Sheneika Smith
Council member since Dec 2017
Sheneika Smith has served on Asheville City Council since Dec 2017. This dataset begins in January 2020; across the 2,532 votes recorded from Jan 14, 2020 to Sep 8, 2026, Smith voted yes 2,284 times and no 34 times (1.5% of yes/no votes cast), was absent for 198 and never recused. Smith was on the losing side of 42 votes, made 223 motions and seconded 190, cast the most no votes on Zoning & Land Use items (21), and on split votes agreed most often with S. Antanette Mosley (83% of 180).
2,532recorded votes
34no votes (1.5%)
42times on the losing side
223motions made
198absences
Yes 2,284No 34Absent 198No vote 9Ballot 7
Who Smith votes with
Agreement on split votes (items where at least one member voted no) that both members voted on.
| Colleague | Agreed | Shared split votes |
|---|---|---|
| S. Antanette Mosley | 83% | 180 |
| Sandra Kilgore | 79% | 121 |
| Esther E. Manheimer | 76% | 177 |
| Gwen Wisler | 71% | 90 |
| Maggie Ullman | 67% | 91 |
| Sage Turner | 64% | 169 |
| Bo Hess | 53% | 51 |
| Kim Roney | 41% | 176 |
No votes by topic
| Topic | No votes |
|---|---|
| Zoning & Land Use | 21 |
| Public Safety | 4 |
| Administrative | 2 |
| Community Programs | 2 |
| Boards & Appointments | 1 |
| Budget & Finance | 1 |
| Housing | 1 |
| Parks & Recreation | 1 |
| Transportation | 1 |
Every no vote by Sheneika Smith (34)
| Date | Item | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Resolution calling for the City of Asheville's Manager to terminate the City's contract with Flock Public Safety · RES 26-180 | Passed 5–2 |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Motion to deny the rezoning of 3 S. Tunnel Road from Urban Place Form District to Regional Business Zoning & Land Use | Failed 2–4 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a four-year contract with RATP Dev ($54,899,942) for the Operations and Maintenance of the Asheville Rides Transit fixed-route transit system Transportation · RES 26-56 | Passed 4–3 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 5181 amending Section 10-88 noise regulations (Type 3 sound exceedance permit, 30 to 50 events pilot) Community Programs · ORD 5181 | Passed 4–3 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Resolution authorizing amendment to the design contract with Clark Nexsen for the Malvern Hills Park Improvement Project Parks & Recreation · RES 25-224 | Passed 5–2 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | First reading of ordinance amending Section 10-88 (noise regulations), Type 3 sound exceedance permit, increasing events from 30 to 50 as a pilot through Dec 31, 2026 Zoning & Land Use · ORD 5181 | Passed 4–3 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Roney motion to amend Helene Recovery Boards resolution to instruct staff to accept RWG support for boards wanting to meet regularly Administrative | Failed 2–5 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | UDO amendment on cottage development standards - resident-led proposed wording with Appendix 7-F exclusions (Map 3) Zoning & Land Use · ORD 5125 | Passed 4–3 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | UDO amendment on flag lot standards - resident-led proposed wording with Appendix 7-F exclusions Zoning & Land Use · ORD 5126 | Passed 4–3 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Ordinance No. 5127 amending the UDO to increase the threshold for Level III site plan review and related development review thresholds Zoning & Land Use · ORD 5127 | Passed 4–3 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Ordinance No. 5129 amending the UDO to update definitions and commercial zoning districts to remove barriers and encourage housing along transit supportive corridors Zoning & Land Use · ORD 5129 | Passed 4–3 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Motion to continue the citizen-led zoning text amendment regarding cottage development standards until March 11, 2025 Zoning & Land Use | Passed 4–3 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Motion to reconsider the motion to deny the citizen-led zoning text amendment regarding cottage development standards Zoning & Land Use | Passed 4–3 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Motion to continue the citizen-led zoning text amendment regarding flag lot standards until March 11, 2025 Zoning & Land Use | Passed 4–3 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Motion to reconsider the motion to deny the citizen-led zoning text amendment regarding flag lot standards Zoning & Land Use | Passed 4–3 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Rezone 107 Glendale Ave from RS-8 to RM-16 Zoning & Land Use · ORD 5102 | Passed 4–3 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Modify deed restriction at 148 River Ford Pkwy: 50 supportive + 50 affordable units Housing · RES 24-216 | Passed 4–3 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | Ordinance adopting the Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Operating and Capital Budget with a $0.63 property tax increase and pay plan adjustments Budget & Finance · ORD 5084 | Passed 4–3 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Resolution approving a Land Use Incentive Grant to Catalyst Capital Partners LLC for 115 Fairview Road Zoning & Land Use · RES 23-267 | Passed 4–3 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Ordinance to conditionally zone 115 Fairview Road from Urban Village to Residential Expansion/Conditional Zone Zoning & Land Use · ORD 5054 | Passed 5–2 |
| 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 | Resolution approving a Land Use Incentive Grant for a development located at 46 Aston Street (Aston Flats LLC) Zoning & Land Use · RES 23-173 | Passed 5–2 |
| Dec 13, 2022 | Resolution to execute contract with Cole Pro Media for police transparency engagement advising services Public Safety · RES 22-261 | Passed 5–2 |
| Aug 23, 2022 | Budget amendment to establish a budget for the Asheville Police Department's state and federal forfeiture funds Public Safety · ORD 4963 | Passed 5–2 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | Public hearing to consider a Land Use Incentive Grant for Hilliard Flats LLC at 217 Hilliard Avenue Zoning & Land Use · RES 22-129 | Passed 5–2 |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Conditionally zone 363 Hilliard Ave et al. from CBD to CBD Expansion/Conditional Zone Zoning & Land Use · ORD 4936 | Passed 6–1 |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Conditional zoning request for property at 363 Hilliard Avenue from CBD to CBD Expansion-Conditional Zone Zoning & Land Use | Failed 2–5 |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Public hearing/ordinance to conditionally rezone 22 Woodfin Place to Central Business Expansion-Conditional Zone Zoning & Land Use · ORD 4399 | Passed 4–3 |
| 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 9, 2021 | Resolution requesting the local delegation pursue a modification to the School Board selection process (fully elected model) Boards & Appointments · RES 21-49 | Passed 5–2 |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Resolution approving Civil Service Board substantive rule Administrative · RES 21-27 | Passed 4–3 |
| Sep 22, 2020 | Budget amendment regarding the fiscal year (public safety reimagining), adopted as presented Public Safety · ORD 4829 | Passed 5–2 |
| Mar 24, 2020 | Second and final reading: Ordinance No. 4794 amending the previously approved conditional zoning for the RAD Lofts project Zoning & Land Use · ORD 4794 | Passed 4–3 |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Amend conditional zoning (Ord 4602) for RAD Lofts, 146/179 Roberts St, re affordability Zoning & Land Use · ORD 4794 | Passed 4–3 |
Most recent votes
| Date | Item | Smith | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | Ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Asheville by adding a new Section 4-209(c) in order to provide additional protections for tenants from unsafe dwelling conditions Housing · ORD 5261 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Motion to amend the proposed Section 4-209(c) tenant-protection ordinance so the prohibition on collecting rent applies only upon issuance of an order prepared in accordance with Section 4-217(b) Housing | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Dogwood Health Trust Leverage Fund for grant development assistance, to accept grant funds if awarded, and enter into any agreement documents necessary for such acceptance Budget & Finance · RES 26-188 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit an application to the Fiscal Year 2026 Federal Transit Administration Low or No Emission Grant Program to construct a new Asheville Rides Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility Transportation · RES 26-187 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into the Fiscal Year 2027 N.C. Dept. of Transportation State Maintenance Assistance Program funding agreement Transportation · RES 26-186 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Resolution ratifying the grant application and award acceptance from the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program for the Barricade Trailer Project; and associated budget amendment Public Safety · RES 26-185 / ORD 5260 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement with the Asheville City Schools Foundation for the disbursement of college scholarship funds to graduating seniors from the City of Asheville Youth Leadership Academy Economic Development · RES 26-184 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Motion to recuse Vice-Mayor Mosley from participating in the City Collective, LLC Deaverview Master Plan contract (Consent Item E) due to a conflict of interest Administrative | Yes | Passed 6–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with City Collective, LLC to develop a Master Plan for land in the Deaverview neighborhood owned by the City of Asheville and Housing Authority of the City of Asheville Housing · RES 26-183 | Yes | Passed 6–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Budget amendment in the amount of $4.2M for additional Helene Disaster Recovery and Response expenses, funded with Federal and State Emergency Management Agency reimbursements, to fund upcoming expenses such as a temporary bridge for Gashes Creek and a recent obligation for Parks content replacements and grants management costs; and transfer $105,000 in donations from the Special Revenue Fund to the General Capital Projects Fund to support the temporary skating rink project Budget & Finance · ORD 5259 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Resolution to permit the possession and consumption of malt beverages and/or unfortified wine at Oktoberfest on October 3, 2026 Administrative · RES 26-182 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Opticos Design, Inc. to develop an update to the Living Asheville Comprehensive Plan and new development regulations, including the Unified Development Ordinance, and Standard Specifications and Details Manual; and approval of an associated budget amendment to transfer funds to the Special Revenue Fund for the contract Zoning & Land Use · RES 26-181 / ORD 5258 | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Approval of the minutes of the special meeting held on August 25, 2026; combined minutes of the agenda briefing worksession held on August 20, 2026, and the formal meeting held on August 25, 2026 Administrative | Yes | Passed 7–0 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Resolution calling for the City of Asheville's Manager to terminate the City's contract with Flock Public Safety · RES 26-180 | No | Passed 5–2 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Monthly municipal property tax refunds or releases per North Carolina General Statute section 105-381 Budget & Finance | Yes | Passed 7–0 |