KimRoneyforAsheville
@kimroney.bsky.social
(she/her) • City Councilor • Music Educator • Neighbor/Settler • Queer • Abolitionist • Transit Commuter
📍 ᏙᎩᏯᏍᏗ (Asheville), ancestral land of ᏣᎳᎩ (Cherokee)
📍 ᏙᎩᏯᏍᏗ (Asheville), ancestral land of ᏣᎳᎩ (Cherokee)
The resolution was not put on the City Council agenda last night. This pause is not a stop: "We will continue to move together. Seguiremos avanzando juntos."
November 19, 2025 at 1:15 PM
The resolution was not put on the City Council agenda last night. This pause is not a stop: "We will continue to move together. Seguiremos avanzando juntos."
From our educators: “Urgent: Email City Council Members and County Commissioners by tomorrow, 11.18, to urge them to pass a resolution to protect our schools and communities from ICE activity on school, city, or county property. We need policy to protect our communities!” - ACAE & BCAE
November 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
From our educators: “Urgent: Email City Council Members and County Commissioners by tomorrow, 11.18, to urge them to pass a resolution to protect our schools and communities from ICE activity on school, city, or county property. We need policy to protect our communities!” - ACAE & BCAE
24/7 Community Hotline (en español en los comentarios…)
To report possible ICE or Checkpoints, CIMA sends verifiers to confirm these reports.
➡️ Check the CIMA Facebook page for updates
☎️ Call hotline if what you see is not posted
1(888)839-2839
To report possible ICE or Checkpoints, CIMA sends verifiers to confirm these reports.
➡️ Check the CIMA Facebook page for updates
☎️ Call hotline if what you see is not posted
1(888)839-2839
November 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
24/7 Community Hotline (en español en los comentarios…)
To report possible ICE or Checkpoints, CIMA sends verifiers to confirm these reports.
➡️ Check the CIMA Facebook page for updates
☎️ Call hotline if what you see is not posted
1(888)839-2839
To report possible ICE or Checkpoints, CIMA sends verifiers to confirm these reports.
➡️ Check the CIMA Facebook page for updates
☎️ Call hotline if what you see is not posted
1(888)839-2839
Spread the word: Health Resources in Asheville & WNC
Info and links here: kimroney4asheville.com/2025/11/heal...
#health #healthshare #medicareforall #salud #Asheville
Info and links here: kimroney4asheville.com/2025/11/heal...
#health #healthshare #medicareforall #salud #Asheville
November 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Spread the word: Health Resources in Asheville & WNC
Info and links here: kimroney4asheville.com/2025/11/heal...
#health #healthshare #medicareforall #salud #Asheville
Info and links here: kimroney4asheville.com/2025/11/heal...
#health #healthshare #medicareforall #salud #Asheville
Losing Our Soul: Why Asheville’s Black Population Keeps Shrinking by #Asheville Watchdog
🗓️ Wed., Nov. 12th: 6:30-8pm
📍 Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center: 285 Livingston St
➡️ Free with registration: bit.ly/3WRBmnX
#gentrification #displacement #urbanrenewal #redlining #Blackhistory
🗓️ Wed., Nov. 12th: 6:30-8pm
📍 Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center: 285 Livingston St
➡️ Free with registration: bit.ly/3WRBmnX
#gentrification #displacement #urbanrenewal #redlining #Blackhistory
November 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Losing Our Soul: Why Asheville’s Black Population Keeps Shrinking by #Asheville Watchdog
🗓️ Wed., Nov. 12th: 6:30-8pm
📍 Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center: 285 Livingston St
➡️ Free with registration: bit.ly/3WRBmnX
#gentrification #displacement #urbanrenewal #redlining #Blackhistory
🗓️ Wed., Nov. 12th: 6:30-8pm
📍 Dr. Wesley Grant Sr. Southside Community Center: 285 Livingston St
➡️ Free with registration: bit.ly/3WRBmnX
#gentrification #displacement #urbanrenewal #redlining #Blackhistory
City manager hiring update: the process, who’s involved, and narrowing down candidates before current manager retires in December. This includes closed sessions, legal meetings of full Council allowed for personnel issues.
#executivesearch #civics #civics101 #MondayMinute #Asheville
#executivesearch #civics #civics101 #MondayMinute #Asheville
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
City manager hiring update: the process, who’s involved, and narrowing down candidates before current manager retires in December. This includes closed sessions, legal meetings of full Council allowed for personnel issues.
#executivesearch #civics #civics101 #MondayMinute #Asheville
#executivesearch #civics #civics101 #MondayMinute #Asheville
Share and save this post! The Continuum of Care has coordinated with @safeshelteravl for nightly shelter this winter, in addition to code purple during extreme temperatures.
#homelessness #shelter #emergencyshelter #Asheville
#homelessness #shelter #emergencyshelter #Asheville
November 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Share and save this post! The Continuum of Care has coordinated with @safeshelteravl for nightly shelter this winter, in addition to code purple during extreme temperatures.
#homelessness #shelter #emergencyshelter #Asheville
#homelessness #shelter #emergencyshelter #Asheville
Asheville votes in 2026, but cities across North Carolina are voting today by 7:30pm!
Link to Mountain Xpress candidate questionnaires for:
• Woodfin: mountainx.com/2025-electio...
• Weaverville: mountainx.com/news/politic...
#vote #localelections #localmatters #WNC
Link to Mountain Xpress candidate questionnaires for:
• Woodfin: mountainx.com/2025-electio...
• Weaverville: mountainx.com/news/politic...
#vote #localelections #localmatters #WNC
November 4, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Asheville votes in 2026, but cities across North Carolina are voting today by 7:30pm!
Link to Mountain Xpress candidate questionnaires for:
• Woodfin: mountainx.com/2025-electio...
• Weaverville: mountainx.com/news/politic...
#vote #localelections #localmatters #WNC
Link to Mountain Xpress candidate questionnaires for:
• Woodfin: mountainx.com/2025-electio...
• Weaverville: mountainx.com/news/politic...
#vote #localelections #localmatters #WNC
🧵 1/ People deserve stable #foodsystems and food sovereignty! While we mobilize emergency #food distribution during the SNAP funding pause, let’s also stay busy addressing the literal root causes of #foodinsecurity:
#foodsystem #communitygarden #communitygardens #Asheville #MondayMinute
#foodsystem #communitygarden #communitygardens #Asheville #MondayMinute
November 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
🧵 1/ People deserve stable #foodsystems and food sovereignty! While we mobilize emergency #food distribution during the SNAP funding pause, let’s also stay busy addressing the literal root causes of #foodinsecurity:
#foodsystem #communitygarden #communitygardens #Asheville #MondayMinute
#foodsystem #communitygarden #communitygardens #Asheville #MondayMinute
🧵 1/ Free Food in Asheville & Western North Carolina (en español abajo...)
☎️ Call to find local resources: 2-1-1
• Manna Foodbank Finder: mannafoodbank.org/wheretogethelp
• Bounty & Soul Market Schedule: bountyandsoul.org
#endhunger #food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #foodpantry #Asheville
☎️ Call to find local resources: 2-1-1
• Manna Foodbank Finder: mannafoodbank.org/wheretogethelp
• Bounty & Soul Market Schedule: bountyandsoul.org
#endhunger #food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #foodpantry #Asheville
November 1, 2025 at 2:10 PM
🧵 1/ Free Food in Asheville & Western North Carolina (en español abajo...)
☎️ Call to find local resources: 2-1-1
• Manna Foodbank Finder: mannafoodbank.org/wheretogethelp
• Bounty & Soul Market Schedule: bountyandsoul.org
#endhunger #food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #foodpantry #Asheville
☎️ Call to find local resources: 2-1-1
• Manna Foodbank Finder: mannafoodbank.org/wheretogethelp
• Bounty & Soul Market Schedule: bountyandsoul.org
#endhunger #food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #foodpantry #Asheville
🧵 1/ As the government shutdown continues, EBT/SNAP food benefits remain unfunded starting this Saturday, Nov. 1st. Here are some things we can do to respond at the neighborhood level:
#food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #hunger #endhunger #SNAP #EBT #WNC #Asheville
#food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #hunger #endhunger #SNAP #EBT #WNC #Asheville
October 27, 2025 at 2:42 PM
🧵 1/ As the government shutdown continues, EBT/SNAP food benefits remain unfunded starting this Saturday, Nov. 1st. Here are some things we can do to respond at the neighborhood level:
#food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #hunger #endhunger #SNAP #EBT #WNC #Asheville
#food #foodsecurity #foodinsecurity #hunger #endhunger #SNAP #EBT #WNC #Asheville
I'm spinning records at Static Age record store tonight at 7pm! #supportlocal #communityradio #funddrive
October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
I'm spinning records at Static Age record store tonight at 7pm! #supportlocal #communityradio #funddrive
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate!
Wishing radiant peace, justice, and joy for you and your loved ones as you gather around the light.
Wishing radiant peace, justice, and joy for you and your loved ones as you gather around the light.
October 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate!
Wishing radiant peace, justice, and joy for you and your loved ones as you gather around the light.
Wishing radiant peace, justice, and joy for you and your loved ones as you gather around the light.
Decision making for our state-maintained roads:
⚠️ NCDOT builds and maintains state roads
📝 The French Broad River MPO oversees regional budgets, plans, and priorities
➡️ There are 23 members of the MPO for Districts 13 & 14
Follow along: frenchbroadrivermpo.org
#mondayminute #road #transportation
⚠️ NCDOT builds and maintains state roads
📝 The French Broad River MPO oversees regional budgets, plans, and priorities
➡️ There are 23 members of the MPO for Districts 13 & 14
Follow along: frenchbroadrivermpo.org
#mondayminute #road #transportation
October 20, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Decision making for our state-maintained roads:
⚠️ NCDOT builds and maintains state roads
📝 The French Broad River MPO oversees regional budgets, plans, and priorities
➡️ There are 23 members of the MPO for Districts 13 & 14
Follow along: frenchbroadrivermpo.org
#mondayminute #road #transportation
⚠️ NCDOT builds and maintains state roads
📝 The French Broad River MPO oversees regional budgets, plans, and priorities
➡️ There are 23 members of the MPO for Districts 13 & 14
Follow along: frenchbroadrivermpo.org
#mondayminute #road #transportation
October 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
#OpenStreets Mini-Grants are open!
💰 Grants cover city fees
🚸 Temporary street closures for events
🫶🏻 Supporting economic recovery post-Helene
🗓️ Apply at least 45 days before event
ArtsAVL facilitating, info and application here: artsavl.org/esg
#event #disasterrecovery #supportlocal #Asheville
💰 Grants cover city fees
🚸 Temporary street closures for events
🫶🏻 Supporting economic recovery post-Helene
🗓️ Apply at least 45 days before event
ArtsAVL facilitating, info and application here: artsavl.org/esg
#event #disasterrecovery #supportlocal #Asheville
October 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#OpenStreets Mini-Grants are open!
💰 Grants cover city fees
🚸 Temporary street closures for events
🫶🏻 Supporting economic recovery post-Helene
🗓️ Apply at least 45 days before event
ArtsAVL facilitating, info and application here: artsavl.org/esg
#event #disasterrecovery #supportlocal #Asheville
💰 Grants cover city fees
🚸 Temporary street closures for events
🫶🏻 Supporting economic recovery post-Helene
🗓️ Apply at least 45 days before event
ArtsAVL facilitating, info and application here: artsavl.org/esg
#event #disasterrecovery #supportlocal #Asheville
🧵 1/ City Council will appoint four Helene recovery boards this Tuesday at the end of our regularly-scheduled meeting.
This is the time for inclusion, not exclusion. Email: ashevilleNCcouncil@ashevilleNC.gov
#civics #civics101 #mondayminute #disasterrecovery #Asheville
This is the time for inclusion, not exclusion. Email: ashevilleNCcouncil@ashevilleNC.gov
#civics #civics101 #mondayminute #disasterrecovery #Asheville
October 13, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🧵 1/ City Council will appoint four Helene recovery boards this Tuesday at the end of our regularly-scheduled meeting.
This is the time for inclusion, not exclusion. Email: ashevilleNCcouncil@ashevilleNC.gov
#civics #civics101 #mondayminute #disasterrecovery #Asheville
This is the time for inclusion, not exclusion. Email: ashevilleNCcouncil@ashevilleNC.gov
#civics #civics101 #mondayminute #disasterrecovery #Asheville
Council has just two months to hire the next City Manger. Check out the Council agenda briefing to watch a City Manager’s team in action:
🗓️ Thursday, Oct 9th: 11am
📍 Streaming and archived on the City’s YouTube
➡️ Each Thursday Council meetings
#civics #citymanager #MondayMinute #asheville
🗓️ Thursday, Oct 9th: 11am
📍 Streaming and archived on the City’s YouTube
➡️ Each Thursday Council meetings
#civics #citymanager #MondayMinute #asheville
October 6, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Council has just two months to hire the next City Manger. Check out the Council agenda briefing to watch a City Manager’s team in action:
🗓️ Thursday, Oct 9th: 11am
📍 Streaming and archived on the City’s YouTube
➡️ Each Thursday Council meetings
#civics #citymanager #MondayMinute #asheville
🗓️ Thursday, Oct 9th: 11am
📍 Streaming and archived on the City’s YouTube
➡️ Each Thursday Council meetings
#civics #citymanager #MondayMinute #asheville
Public transit is at the intersection of equitable access, economic mobility, and environmental stewardship. Your input on the survey is needed:
www.ashevillenc.gov/projects/art...
#transit #publictransit #ridethebus #Asheville
www.ashevillenc.gov/projects/art...
#transit #publictransit #ridethebus #Asheville
October 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Public transit is at the intersection of equitable access, economic mobility, and environmental stewardship. Your input on the survey is needed:
www.ashevillenc.gov/projects/art...
#transit #publictransit #ridethebus #Asheville
www.ashevillenc.gov/projects/art...
#transit #publictransit #ridethebus #Asheville
#MondayMinute Know Your Rights: Police Body Cam Footage
Full info: www.ashevillenc.gov/service/requ...
#knowyourrights #civics #civics101 #Asheville
Full info: www.ashevillenc.gov/service/requ...
#knowyourrights #civics #civics101 #Asheville
September 29, 2025 at 4:38 PM
#MondayMinute Know Your Rights: Police Body Cam Footage
Full info: www.ashevillenc.gov/service/requ...
#knowyourrights #civics #civics101 #Asheville
Full info: www.ashevillenc.gov/service/requ...
#knowyourrights #civics #civics101 #Asheville
As the call moves into practice: “We are unstoppable, another world is possible!”
This gratitude reel goes out to my friends and neighbors who stepped up for rescue and recovery in the aftermath of Helene.
#mutualaid #communitycare #communitysafety #hurricanehelene #Asheville #WNC #mountainstrong
This gratitude reel goes out to my friends and neighbors who stepped up for rescue and recovery in the aftermath of Helene.
#mutualaid #communitycare #communitysafety #hurricanehelene #Asheville #WNC #mountainstrong
September 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
As the call moves into practice: “We are unstoppable, another world is possible!”
This gratitude reel goes out to my friends and neighbors who stepped up for rescue and recovery in the aftermath of Helene.
#mutualaid #communitycare #communitysafety #hurricanehelene #Asheville #WNC #mountainstrong
This gratitude reel goes out to my friends and neighbors who stepped up for rescue and recovery in the aftermath of Helene.
#mutualaid #communitycare #communitysafety #hurricanehelene #Asheville #WNC #mountainstrong
This morning I’m thinking of what Pattie Gonia refers to in the intersectional work of economic justice and climate justice, of what Dan Savage noted during the AIDs epidemic: We mourn in the morning, we fight in the afternoon, we dance at night.
September 27, 2025 at 2:20 PM
This morning I’m thinking of what Pattie Gonia refers to in the intersectional work of economic justice and climate justice, of what Dan Savage noted during the AIDs epidemic: We mourn in the morning, we fight in the afternoon, we dance at night.
• Slide 5: Still Standing Celebration
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 11am-6pm
📍 @bluntpretzels: 120 Alexander Pl, Swannanoa
➡️ Fundraiser with music, fun, and games!
• Slide 6: Helene Survivors Committee Town Hall
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 1-4pm
📍 Land of Sky UCC: 15 Overbrook Pl
➡️ Register: bit.ly/WNCFightsBack
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 11am-6pm
📍 @bluntpretzels: 120 Alexander Pl, Swannanoa
➡️ Fundraiser with music, fun, and games!
• Slide 6: Helene Survivors Committee Town Hall
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 1-4pm
📍 Land of Sky UCC: 15 Overbrook Pl
➡️ Register: bit.ly/WNCFightsBack
September 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
• Slide 5: Still Standing Celebration
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 11am-6pm
📍 @bluntpretzels: 120 Alexander Pl, Swannanoa
➡️ Fundraiser with music, fun, and games!
• Slide 6: Helene Survivors Committee Town Hall
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 1-4pm
📍 Land of Sky UCC: 15 Overbrook Pl
➡️ Register: bit.ly/WNCFightsBack
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 11am-6pm
📍 @bluntpretzels: 120 Alexander Pl, Swannanoa
➡️ Fundraiser with music, fun, and games!
• Slide 6: Helene Survivors Committee Town Hall
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 1-4pm
📍 Land of Sky UCC: 15 Overbrook Pl
➡️ Register: bit.ly/WNCFightsBack
• Slide 3: St. James AME & @eastendvalleystreet’s Hurricane Helene Anniversary Volunteer Celebration
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 10am-5pm
📍 MLK Park: 50 MLK Jr. Dr.
➡️ Music, Fun, Food, Fellowship!
• Slide 4: Community Tree Giveaway
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 10am-2pm
📍 @townofblackmountain: 160 Midland Ave.
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 10am-5pm
📍 MLK Park: 50 MLK Jr. Dr.
➡️ Music, Fun, Food, Fellowship!
• Slide 4: Community Tree Giveaway
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 10am-2pm
📍 @townofblackmountain: 160 Midland Ave.
September 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
• Slide 3: St. James AME & @eastendvalleystreet’s Hurricane Helene Anniversary Volunteer Celebration
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 10am-5pm
📍 MLK Park: 50 MLK Jr. Dr.
➡️ Music, Fun, Food, Fellowship!
• Slide 4: Community Tree Giveaway
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 10am-2pm
📍 @townofblackmountain: 160 Midland Ave.
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 10am-5pm
📍 MLK Park: 50 MLK Jr. Dr.
➡️ Music, Fun, Food, Fellowship!
• Slide 4: Community Tree Giveaway
🗓️ Sat., Sept. 27th: 10am-2pm
📍 @townofblackmountain: 160 Midland Ave.
Remembering Helene and Healing Together in WNC: A Special Edition of the Community Connection & Care Calendar
• Slide 2: @buncombecounty Listing of Helene Anniversary Events
➡️ A resourceful calendar of events at:
www.buncombenc.gov
#communitycalendar #mountainstrong #hurricanehelene
• Slide 2: @buncombecounty Listing of Helene Anniversary Events
➡️ A resourceful calendar of events at:
www.buncombenc.gov
#communitycalendar #mountainstrong #hurricanehelene
September 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Remembering Helene and Healing Together in WNC: A Special Edition of the Community Connection & Care Calendar
• Slide 2: @buncombecounty Listing of Helene Anniversary Events
➡️ A resourceful calendar of events at:
www.buncombenc.gov
#communitycalendar #mountainstrong #hurricanehelene
• Slide 2: @buncombecounty Listing of Helene Anniversary Events
➡️ A resourceful calendar of events at:
www.buncombenc.gov
#communitycalendar #mountainstrong #hurricanehelene