ASHEVILLE BOARD OF ALCOHOLIC CONTROL PUBLIC HEARING On May 26, 2026   NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Asheville Board of Alcoholic Control Fiscal 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget has been presented to the Board. The recommended Budget is summarized as follows:   ASHEVILLE BOARD OF ALCOHOLIC CONTROL ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FISCAL 2026-27 RECOMMENDED     Estimated Revenues                                               $ 44,518,200   Taxes Based on Revenue                                          10,803,668 Cost of Sales                                                               22,476,476 Operating Expenses: Stores                                                                             5,260,475 Warehouse                                                                        713,925 Administrative                                                              1,274,120 Law Enforcement                                                             435,525 Capital Outlay                                                                  571,900 Debt Service                                                                     690,535 Distributions                                                                  2,418,610 Net Assets Appropriated                                              (217,034)   Total Expense, Distribution & Reserve                $ 44,518,200   A detailed copy of the recommended Budget is available for public inspection at the administrative office, 24 Old Brevard Road, Asheville, NC 28806.   A Public Hearing on the Recommended Budget will be held in the Board Room of the administrative office, 24 Old Brevard Road at the regularly scheduled Board meeting, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on May 26, 2026. The Recommended Budget with any required changes is scheduled to be adopted by the Board on June 30, 2026.   The public is invited to attend and comment. Written comments may be sent to: Budget Officer, P.O. Box 519, Enka, NC 28806 May 15,22,2026           12330037