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 "city": "Ashe County",
 "state": "North Carolina",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/ashecounty/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Ashe County holds public hearings on disaster recovery funds and cemetery ordinance",
   "summary": "The County Commission will hold public hearings regarding Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds and the Ashe County Cemetery Ordinance. The body will also review budget amendments and contracts for the Riverview Community Center and a tennis court project.",
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   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1376&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to direct opioid settlement fund expenditures for two fiscal years",
   "summary": "The Ashe County Commission will consider resolutions directing expenditure of opioid settlement funds for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27. Other business includes a consent agenda with appointments, a university lease agreement, presentations on a budget amendment, Blue Ridge Parkway land dedication, a trails month proclamation, and a river access sponsorship resolution. Public comment will be heard.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/7/1374_A_County_Commission_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1374&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-19",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County Commission to vote on FY 2026/2027 budget ordinance",
   "summary": "This is a special budget session focused on the Ashe County Sheriff's Office, Corrections, and Communications. The commission will discuss and then vote on approving the FY 2026/2027 Budget Ordinance and the FY 2026/2027 Economic Development Budget Expenditures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1375_A_County_Commission_26-06-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1375_M_County_Commission_26-06-19_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1375&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County to adopt FY 2026/2027 budget after public hearings",
   "summary": "The Ashe County Commission will hold two public hearings on the proposed FY 2026/2027 budget ordinance and economic development budget expenditures, then vote on adoption. Other public hearings include a land sale. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as budget amendments, project ordinances for the agriculture center and landfill cell, and an appointment to the workforce development board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1369_A_County_Commission_26-06-15_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1369_M_County_Commission_26-06-15_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1369&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1362_A_County_Commission_26-06-08_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1362_M_County_Commission_26-06-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1362&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1373_A_County_Commission_26-06-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1373&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Ashe County Commission holds FY 2026-27 budget session",
   "summary": "The County Commission is meeting for a budget session to review funding for various county departments. The agenda includes a specific focus on EMS transition and budgetary planning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1371_A_County_Commission_26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1371&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Presentation on middle school change order for utilities and generators",
   "summary": "The Ashe County Commission will consider a consent agenda including minutes and airport board appointments. A presentation will cover a proposed change order for the middle school's site utilities and generator revisions. Announcements note public hearings on the proposed budget scheduled for June 1 and June 15. The board will also hold an executive session for legal and economic development matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1368_A_County_Commission_26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1368_M_County_Commission_26-06-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1368&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on FY 2026-27 proposed county budget",
   "summary": "The Ashe County Commission will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed FY 2026-27 county budget. No other items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1370_A_County_Commission_26-06-01_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/6/1370_M_County_Commission_26-06-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1370&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County to hear FY 2026-2027 budget presentation",
   "summary": "The Ashe County Commission will hear presentations including the FY 2026-2027 budget, a landfill change order, DSS statistics, a budget amendment for Riverview Community Center using insurance proceeds, and a request from Todd Island Park. The board will also consider consent agenda items such as meeting minutes and the monthly tax report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/5/1363_A_County_Commission_26-05-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/5/1363_M_County_Commission_26-05-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1363&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County to vote on right-sizing NC 221 Business and Helene recovery park funding",
   "summary": "The Ashe County Commission will consider multiple items including a resolution to narrow NC 221 Business from four lanes to three, a contract for the Helene Recovery Fund project at a park, and budget requests from AppHealthCare and for the Riverview Community Center. The board will also act on a salary reinstatement for a law enforcement officer, a routine resolution appointing a plat review officer, and other operational matters.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/5/1361_A_County_Commission_26-05-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1361&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County to vote on opioid settlement agreement",
   "summary": "The Ashe County Commission will consider a resolution authorizing participation in the Remnant Defendant Opioid Settlement Agreement and receive information on new national opioid settlements. Presentations are scheduled on fire department recognition, DSS statistics, the EMS study, Ashe Bash, and Ashe Harvest Ministries. The commission will also discuss a landfill timber sale RFP and a DEQ grant for environmental services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/4/1360_A_County_Commission_26-04-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/4/1360_M_County_Commission_26-04-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1360&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider updated GE Aerospace incentive agreement",
   "summary": "The Ashe County Commission will hear an updated incentive agreement with GE Aerospace (Project Pandora), a prefinal agreement for the EMS base, and a resolution from Down Home NC on federal and state budget impacts. The consent agenda includes letters of support for potential land acquisitions on the Blue Ridge Parkway. An executive session is scheduled for economic development.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/4/1358_A_County_Commission_26-04-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/4/1358_M_County_Commission_26-04-06_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1358&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider financing and bids for Landfill and Environmental Services building",
   "summary": "The County Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on an installment financing contract for a Landfill and Environmental Services building. The board will also review bids for airport fencing, obstruction removal, and school facility repairs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/3/1357_A_County_Commission_26-03-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/3/1357_M_County_Commission_26-03-16_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1357&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-02",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to hear EMS base site selection proposal recommendation",
   "summary": "The commission will receive a proposal recommendation for an EMS base site selection, discuss a cemetery ordinance, and consider a budget amendment from Emergency Management. They will also approve minutes and hear a proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month. A mid-year budget review and executive session on property and legal matters are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/3/1356_A_County_Commission_26-03-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/3/1356_M_County_Commission_26-03-02_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1356&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-16",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County commission to authorize financing for landfill and consider shell building ordinance",
   "summary": "The County Commission will consider authorizing installment financing for landfill operations and an ordinance amendment for the Industrial Park Phase 3 project. The meeting also includes updates on the Middle School, EMS, and ambulance purchases.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/2/1355_A_County_Commission_26-02-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/2/1355_M_County_Commission_26-02-16_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1355&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County Commission meeting canceled due to winter storm",
   "summary": "The Ashe County Commission meeting scheduled for February 2, 2026, was canceled due to a winter storm. The agenda included items such as the approval of the 2026 Ashe Bash facility grounds use and a presentation on a middle school change order.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/2/1354_A_County_Commission_26-02-02_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/2/1354_M_County_Commission_26-02-02_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1354&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-20",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "Ashe County Commission to consider Capital Improvement Plan adoption",
   "summary": "The County Commission will review the adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan and an engineering contract for a proposed animal shelter site. The meeting includes updates on the 2027 countywide revaluation and Riverview repairs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/1/1353_A_County_Commission_26-01-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/1/1353_M_County_Commission_26-01-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1353&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-01-05",
   "body": "County Commission",
   "headline": "County Commission to consider ambulance base request and volunteer awards",
   "summary": "The Ashe County Commission will hold a public hearing on the Shell Building Project Ordinance and Community Development Block Grant funds. The body will also consider a budget amendment for Sheriff's training materials and approve the 2026 Volunteer Awards Program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/1/1352_A_County_Commission_26-01-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/ashecounty/meetings/2026/1/1352_M_County_Commission_26-01-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://ashecounty.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=1352&GID=342&G=8E9148B2-8D66-460A-ACBC-7328B13799EB"
  }
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