Asheville City Council Candidate Ken Michalove

City council elections will be happening in Asheville this fall. Right now there are 15 candidates in the field. On October 6th there will be a primary to narrow the field to 6 candidates vying for 3 seats. The general election will take place on November 3rd to elect these new city council representatives. 

Asheville SHAC posed the following question to all 15 candidates: 

"What's your position on increasing density / affordable housing in Asheville via micro housing?" 

In the time leading up to the election we will share the candidates' answers in the order in which they respond. If you're a resident of the city of Asheville we encourage you to vote in October and November.

*SHAC as an organization does not endorse any specific candidate, though our individual members may. The candidates' answers will be provided for informational purposes only.


Here is the answer from city council candidate Ken Michalove. 

I am aware of the affordable housing needs in Asheville and I am aware of the number of organizations working on this issue, including the City through the annual budget and boards, committees and commissions the City appoints. As a City Council member I will be looking to the boards, committees and commissions the City sponsors and/or appoints for recommendations to solve the affordable housing issues. This is a governmental/social service and private enterprise issue to help resolve. Further, I prefer open public hearings on matters of ordinance and/or rules changes...that way the Council hears all issues, can question proponents and opponents and request additional info before making a final decision.

 You can contact Michalove through Facebook or via email at kenmichalove@gmail.com.