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Community Feedback for City of Asheville City Manager Selection Process

INTRODUCTION - The Asheville City Council is inviting public comment regarding the hiring of the next City Manager. The information requested in this survey will be used to identify competencies needed in the next City Manager as well as critical issues facing the City. All responses are anonymous. Results will be summarized by the consulting group Developmental Associates, which will be running the search and hiring process for the City. Please complete your responses before September 5, 2025.
INSTRUCTIONS - Please respond candidly to the items below. Be sure to hit "submit" when you are finished.
1.What do you see as the major opportunities facing the City of Asheville?
2.What do you see as the major challenges facing the City of Asheville?
3.What is the single biggest issue facing Asheville over the next three to five years?
4.In your opinion, what should be the top 3 priorities for the City Manager over the next year or two?
5.From your perspective, what are the most important leadership qualities for the next City Manager? (Examples: Problem-Solving, Developing Staff, Community Engagement, Empathy, Impulse Control, Commitment to Best Practices, Listening, etc.)
6.Other comments?
If you have additional questions, please contact us at hdanfordbishop@developmentalassociates.com.