Defunding police: Asheville city manager proposes cutting budget by $770,000

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — City Manager Debra Campbell has proposed cutting $770,000 from the Asheville Police Department.

The budget amendment will be voted on by city council at its Sept. 22 meeting.

One of the largest parts of the cut -- $220,000 -- would come from reassigning animal control positions to the Developmental Services Department.

Other proposed divestments include:

• One assistant to the chief position (funding reassigned to CAPE; individual moving into another position) - $110,000
• Two park warden positions (1 position reassigned to Parks and Recreation and 1 vacant) - $90,000
• Six telecommunicator positions (all currently vacant; funding being reassigned to ITS and DSD) - $300,000
• Salary savings from sworn police officer positions (resignations between July and September - one-time) - $50,000

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