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Council Member, City of Asheville
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Keith YoungKeith Young for Asheville City Council

Keith Young

Candidate for Council Member, City of Asheville

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Background

Occupation
Public policy analyst; deputy clerk of superior court
Campaign website
keithforavl.com

Public policy analyst and deputy clerk of superior court who served five years on Asheville City Council. On Council he led the 2016 housing bond that dedicated $25 million to affordable housing.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to protect city credit rating and rebuild reserves

    2026 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

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

    “Protect the city’s credit rating at all costs and rebuild a healthy fund balance”
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Public safety

  • Supports requiring judicial warrants for city facilities and records

    2026 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

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

    “I support requiring judicial warrants for access to city facilities and records”
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Housing

  • Proposes legalizing missing-middle housing and faster permitting

    2026 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

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

    “legalizing missing-middle housing, using predictable approvals when standards are met, speeding up permitting with public service targets”
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Health & human services

  • Proposes aligning outreach, shelter and behavioral health services

    2026 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

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

    “I will align outreach, shelter and behavioral health so people move into stable housing, tracked by placements and retention.”
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