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Council Member, City of Asheville
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Drew BallBuncombe County

Drew Ball

Candidate for Council Member, City of Asheville

No party listed

Background

Occupation
Southeast campaigns director, Natural Resources Defense Council; Buncombe County commissioner
Campaign website
ball4yall.com

Buncombe County commissioner (District 3) serving an unexpired term since 2024, and Southeast campaigns director with the Natural Resources Defense Council. He is a volunteer firefighter with the Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposes energy efficiency and operational savings to close budget gap

    2026 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

    Candidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Feb 5, 2026 · web.archive.org

    “The city should invest in energy efficiency, seek operational savings and pursue smart consolidation where appropriate.”
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Public safety

  • Pledges Council would protect civil rights if federal agents deploy

    2026 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

    Candidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Feb 5, 2026 · web.archive.org

    “If federal agents come to Asheville, Council must protect civil rights, ensure people know their rights and push back against fear-based enforcement.”
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Housing

  • Supports increasing housing supply to keep Asheville livable

    2026 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

    Candidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Feb 5, 2026 · web.archive.org

    “a track record of moving policy to increase supply and keep Asheville livable for residents”
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Health & human services

  • Supports prevention, supportive housing and community paramedics for homelessness

    2026 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

    Candidate questionnaire · Mountain Xpress · Feb 5, 2026 · web.archive.org

    “We need prevention, supportive housing, emergency rental assistance, community paramedics and nonprofit partnerships.”
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