20 Asheville council candidates vie for only 3 seats; Who are they?

Bobby Smith lives in Oakley and is an Asheville native. 

Bobby is an automotive service writer at Walmart

Bobby's campaign for city council member is his first run for public office.

 2026 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

Wants to strengthen the job sector of the city.

Plans to expose budget shortfalls and increase transparency.

- Wants to strengthen the job sector of the city.
- Plans to expose budget shortfalls and increase transparency.

Economy

As of January 2, 2026, Bobby Smith Jr. did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Prioritizes addressing the decline of the Black population in the city and housing.

Wants to address substance abuse and mental health issues that homeless people face.

- Prioritizes addressing the decline of the Black population in the city and housing.
- Wants to address substance abuse and mental health issues that homeless people face.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

Bobby Smith Jr.

- Wants to strengthen the job sector of the city.

- Prioritizes addressing the decline of the Black population in the city and housing.

Bobby Smith is originally from Asheville.

As of January 2, 2026, Bobby Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Advocated for reduced traffic on Stoner Road.

Bobby Smith

- City council members work together to set and implement city policy. 
- The city council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city.
- City council members work with the mayor to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 