Asheville City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Jeffrey Burroughs

Candidate for City Council

8 candidates · 4 seats6 sourced positions

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

Voter registration deadline (5 p.m.) · Fri, Oct 9, 2026

In 4 days

Artist and small-business owner in Asheville's River Arts District. Founded the Jeffrey Burroughs brand, a design studio and boutique.

Where Jeffrey Burroughs stands: positions on the record

Housing1 sourced position

Supports deeply affordable and workforce housing, missing-middle options and preserving existing units.
“I support deeply affordable and workforce housing, missing-middle options and preservation of existing units”
Own statementMountain Xpress · Feb 5, 2026

Budget1 sourced position

Would prioritize core services and outcome-based budgeting; calls tax and fee increases a last resort.
“Repeated tax and fee increases should be a last resort, especially for residents and small businesses.”
Own statementBPR

Bonds1 sourced position

Said support for bond-funded capital projects would depend on what each project is meant to accomplish.
“Anything that would bring back a long-term investment that would allow the community to benefit is something worthy of that expense”
Forum answerMountain Xpress · Sep 4, 2026

Transparency1 sourced position

as reported by Mountain Xpress; not a direct quote
Suggested the city publish the Helene recovery board's processes and set timelines for its work.
Forum answerMountain Xpress · Sep 4, 2026

Homelessness1 sourced position

Supports housing-first approaches paired with mental health care and substance-use treatment.
“I support housing-first approaches paired with mental health care and substance-use treatment.”
Own statementMountain Xpress · Feb 5, 2026

Federal immigration enforcement1 sourced position

Says the council should limit cooperation with federal agents beyond what is legally required.
“That means limiting cooperation beyond what is legally required”
Own statementMountain Xpress · Feb 5, 2026

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