Asheville, NCVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Asheville City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Drew Ball

Candidate for City Council

8 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

Drew Ball is running for Asheville City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 6 candidates are running for 3 seats.

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Buncombe County commissioner and Southeast campaigns director for the Natural Resources Defense Council. He is a volunteer firefighter with the Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department.

Endorsed by
Sen. Julie Mayfield; Rep. Brian Turner; County Commissioners Al Whitesides, Parker Sloan and Martin Moore; Woodfin Town Council members Johanna Young and Chip Parton; Register of Deeds Drew Reisinger; Asheville for All; NC State AFL-CIO; WNC Central Labor Council; Asheville Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 332; NC Police Benevolence Association; Sunrise Movement WNC; Sierra Club Drew Ball for Asheville City Council
Campaign website
www.ball4yall.com

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Where Drew Ball stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

  • Supports allowing townhomes, duplexes, ADUs and small multifamily homes, especially near jobs and transit.

    “I support expanding a wider range of housing options, including townhomes, duplexes, ADUs, and small multifamily homes, especially near jobs, transit, and services.”

    Own statementDrew Ball for Asheville City Council

Budget1 sourced position

  • Would delay some capital projects before raising property taxes.

    “If necessary, I would delay some capital projects before raising property taxes.”

    Own statementBPR

Bonds2 sourced positions

  • Voted with the other Buncombe County commissioners to put a $30 million open space bond and a $40 million housing bond on the Nov. 3 ballot (unanimous, June 2026).

    Council voteMountain Xpress · Sep 17, 2026

  • Called bonds a democratic process and said he supported the county putting bonds on the ballot this year.

    “We’re taking the long view, and that long view can strengthen our budgets and our community for future generations”

    Forum answerMountain Xpress · Sep 4, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

  • Calls for prevention, supportive housing, rental assistance and community paramedics.

    “We can address real safety concerns without criminalizing poverty or trauma.”

    Own statementMountain Xpress · Feb 5, 2026

Boards and commissions1 sourced position

  • Said boards are a meaningful way for residents to stay connected and that volunteers need their time used effectively.

    “Citizen input is important. Boards and commissions are one way we do that”

    Forum answerMountain Xpress · Sep 4, 2026

What Drew Ball said vs. how Drew Ball voted

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  • Voted with the other Buncombe County commissioners to put a $30 million open space bond and a $40 million housing bond on the Nov. 3 ballot (unanimous, June 2026).

    Sep 17, 2026 ·Mountain Xpress · Sep 17, 2026

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