Sandra Kilgore
Council member Dec 2020–Dec 2024 (Vice Mayor Dec 2022–Dec 2024)
Sandra Kilgore served on Asheville City Council from Dec 2020 to Dec 2024. Across 1,478 recorded votes from Dec 8, 2020 to Nov 12, 2024, Kilgore voted yes 1,412 times and no 13 times (0.9% of yes/no votes cast), was absent for 40 and recused 2 times. Kilgore was on the losing side of 9 votes, made 121 motions and seconded 242, cast the most no votes on Zoning & Land Use items (5), and on split votes agreed most often with Esther E. Manheimer (92% of 117).
1,478recorded votes
13no votes (0.9%)
9times on the losing side
121motions made
40absences
Yes 1,412No 13Recused 2Absent 40No vote 7Ballot 4
Who Kilgore votes with
Agreement on split votes (items where at least one member voted no) that both members voted on.
| Colleague | Agreed | Shared split votes |
|---|---|---|
| Esther E. Manheimer | 92% | 117 |
| Maggie Ullman | 90% | 48 |
| Sage Turner | 80% | 123 |
| Sheneika Smith | 79% | 121 |
| S. Antanette Mosley | 75% | 129 |
| Gwen Wisler | 74% | 77 |
| Kim Roney | 26% | 129 |
No votes by topic
| Topic | No votes |
|---|---|
| Zoning & Land Use | 5 |
| Community Programs | 3 |
| Contracts & Procurement | 1 |
| Budget & Finance | 1 |
| Housing | 1 |
| Transportation | 1 |
| Administrative | 1 |
Every no vote by Sandra Kilgore (13)
| Date | Item | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2023 | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to direct staff to move forward with the College Patton Complete Streets Project, and ordinance amendments to permit use by all modes of personal transportation within bike lanes Zoning & Land Use · RES 23-221 | Passed 4–3 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Motion to delay the LUIG application for Aston Flats LLC for 46 Aston Street until after the LUIG policy is revised Administrative | Failed 3–4 |
| May 24, 2022 | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with the N.C. Dept. of Transportation regarding its 4-3 lane conversion Transportation · RES 22-115 | Passed 6–1 |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Amendment to include request for authority to conduct a referendum on a 1/4 cent sales tax for transit Housing · RES 22-79 | Passed 6–1 |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Second and final reading of ordinance approving Blue Ridge Rickshaw to operate a pedi-cab transportation service Community Programs · ORD 4929 | Failed 3–4 |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Public hearing/ordinance to amend the UDO to establish a new Urban Place Form District Zoning & Land Use · ORD 4044 | Passed 4–2 |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Ordinance to rezone 57 acres (phase one properties) to Urban Place Form district and amend the Future Land Use Map Zoning & Land Use · ORD 4405 | Passed 4–2 |
| Jul 27, 2021 | Amendment to repeal Chapter 10 Article IV noise ordinance with modification subtracting 8 decibels in residential districts Community Programs | Failed 2–5 |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Resolution to approve the demolition and removal of the Vance Monument and authorize a contract with Chonzie, Inc. Contracts & Procurement · RES 21-64 | Passed 6–1 |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Budget amendment of $70,000 from General Fund unassigned fund balance for the comprehensive Community Vision Document Budget & Finance | Passed 6–1 |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Ordinance to amend the UDO (hotel standards) - Roney motion with 100% public benefits increase (restated, deleting quarterly review) Zoning & Land Use | Failed 2–5 |
| Feb 23, 2021 | Hotel Overlay District - Roney amendment to remove properties adjacent to Urban Renewal Program Area Zoning & Land Use | Failed 3–4 |
| Dec 8, 2020 | Motion to accept the recommendation of the Vance Monument Task Force and partner with Buncombe County Community Programs | Passed 6–1 |
Recusals (2)
| Date | Item | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Amend Urban Village Master Plan for 5 Michael Street (site plan / mix of uses) Zoning & Land Use · ORD 5101 | Passed 6–0 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Recuse Vice-Mayor Kilgore from 5 Michael St matter (conflict of interest) Administrative | Passed 6–0 |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Kilgore | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2024 | Motion to come out of closed session Administrative | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Motion to go into closed session (privileged/confidential info; attorney-client - American Finance Trust v. City of Asheville) Administrative | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolution authorizing the sale of one 2011 Freightliner dump truck deemed surplus Environment & Sustainability · RES 24-254 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolutions authorizing sole source procurement for Asheville Rides transit fleet technology and purchase of four 30-foot clean diesel buses from Gillig Transportation · RES 24-252 / RES 24-253 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolution authorizing a contract with TranSystems Corporation for the Southside Accessibility Improvement Project CEI services Transportation · RES 24-251 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolution authorizing a contract with Enterprises G Inc. for the Roger Farmer Sports Court Project Transportation · RES 24-250 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolution authorizing submission of the City's HUD Continuum of Care grant applications for FY2024 Housing · RES 24-249 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolution dissolving the Homeless Initiative Advisory Committee Housing · RES 24-248 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolution authorizing an amendment to the contract with Responder Support Services for individual mental health services for employees and families Public Safety · RES 24-247 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolutions to permit possession and consumption of malt beverages/wine at the Holiday Jamboree (Nov 23) and Grove Arcade Tree Lighting (Nov 30) Administrative · RES 24-245 / RES 24-246 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolution authorizing an amendment to the contract with Fiserv for Harrah's Cherokee Center point of sale software licensing Contracts & Procurement · RES 24-244 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolution authorizing a contract with AAR of North Carolina Inc. for the Municipal Building Roof Replacement Project Public Safety · RES 24-243 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Budget amendment for Helene disaster recovery and response expenses funded with FEMA reimbursements Transportation · ORD 5107 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolution approving an emergency contract with RATPDev USA LLC for supplemental transit operations and maintenance services Transportation · RES 24-242 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to temporarily suspend and defer affordable housing loan payments due to Helene impacts Housing · RES 24-241 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |