The purpose of local assemblies is to unite and empower We the People at a grassroots level to restore lawful structures of collective self-governance, in order to live in harmony with Natural and Common Law, and to rebut corporate authority that has become the de facto status quo. It is our right and responsibility to protect and uphold our unalienable rights as articulated in the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, and to hold our civil servants accountable to their oaths of office.

An assembly at the county level is also known as a Committee of Safety; We the People formally united into a lawful body, also known as a body politic, that is “settled on the land” (lawfully recorded with the county clerk, and unrebutted). The primary goal of the Committee of Safety is to maintain safety in the local community. Committees of Safety and Common Law Grand Juries are forming now, to facilitate the peaceful settlement of disputes and to create bridges from the broken systems currently operating to sustainable structures that provide for organized preservation and defense of life, property, and liberty.

The Buncombe County Committee of Safety, affectionately referred to as the Asheville Assembly, was founded in September 2022 by seven dedicated people. In its first year the membership grew to well over 60 men and women. We meet weekly and onboard new members every other week.

We welcome all who are aligned with the work that we are doing to join us, as long as you have not taken an oath that would conflict with the oath required to join the assembly. Those who do not live in Buncombe County may join (it can be a great way to learn how to create one in your own county!) but will not be able to hold office nor have voting privileges. If you would like to know more or get involved, send an email to: [email protected]


The United States Civil Flag of Peacetime (image above) is one of two national flags. Most Americans are only familiar with the military flag. It is time to bring our country back into peace.