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David Moritz has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from University of Maryland College Park and a master's in business administration from Columbia Business School. He volunteers on the steering committee of the Center for Liveable Cities and Urban Land Institute.

David is a managing partner and co-founder of East West Capital Group. Previously he was managing director and head of real estate in southeast Asia for the Macquarie Group, the director of real estate investment banking for Credit Suisse, and a construction engineer for Bechtel Corporation.

David Moritz's campaign for Asheville City Council Member is his first time running for public office.

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David's campaign for Asheville City Council Member is his first time running for public office.

 2026 Primary Voter Guide: Asheville City Council

Said, "We need to partner with people who want to build our city in places with infrastructure and near transit and amenities. This will both create a more vibrant city as well as a funded one."

- Said, "We need to partner with people who want to build our city in places with infrastructure and near transit and amenities. This will both create a more vibrant city as well as a funded one."

Economy

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

Public Services

Advocates for expanding shelter capacity and services tied to treatment and stabilization to address homelessness.

Supports improving coordination with county partners and providers to address homelessness.

States a need for measurable outcomes, compassion, and accountability to address homelessness.

- Advocates for expanding shelter capacity and services tied to treatment and stabilization to address homelessness.
- Supports improving coordination with county partners and providers to address homelessness.
- States a need for measurable outcomes, compassion, and accountability to address homelessness.

Housing & Urban Development

Believes the Council's role if federal agents were ever deployed to Asheville would be to ensure their actions are lawful, transparent and coordinated with local authorities

- Believes the Council's role if federal agents were ever deployed to Asheville would be to ensure their actions are lawful, transparent and coordinated with local authorities

Public Safety

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Prioritizes stormwater system infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.

- Prioritizes stormwater system infrastructure upgrades and maintenance.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

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David Moritz

As a city councilor, approved $500,000 in tax incentives for a 231-unit downtown micro-housing development.

As of January 2, 2026, David Moritz did not have a website or any information online.

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- 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. 