/tags/ashland-city-council Ashland City Council en-US Copyright Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:23:06 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-21/ashland-city-council-appoints-sabrina-cotta-as-permanent-city-manager Cotta was promoted as Ashland's new city manager during Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 12:23:06 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-21/ashland-city-council-appoints-sabrina-cotta-as-permanent-city-manager James Kelley /housing/2023-11-07/ashland-drafts-urban-camping-restrictions-after-opening-homeless-shelter With the opening of a new homeless shelter in Ashland last week, city officials are now developing an urban camping ban. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:51:34 GMT /housing/2023-11-07/ashland-drafts-urban-camping-restrictions-after-opening-homeless-shelter Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2023-10-25/ashland-city-manager-abruptly-resigns Ashland City Manager Joe Lessard will be stepping down, according to an internal email sent to city staff. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 02:15:32 GMT /politics-government/2023-10-25/ashland-city-manager-abruptly-resigns Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2023-04-28/ashland-ballot-measure-would-dramatically-boost-city-council-pay-but-could-save-money During a special election on May 16, Ashland voters will decide on a measure that would dramatically boost the compensation for the mayor and city council members. But, the proposal could ultimately save the city money. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:36:05 GMT /politics-government/2023-04-28/ashland-ballot-measure-would-dramatically-boost-city-council-pay-but-could-save-money Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2023-03-16/ashland-appoints-two-new-council-members The Ashland City Council appointed two new council members Wednesday night, after multiple resignations earlier this year. Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:37:36 GMT /politics-government/2023-03-16/ashland-appoints-two-new-council-members Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2023-02-08/ashland-council-member-tonya-graham-appointed-mayor Ashland has a new mayor. Tonya Graham was appointed from within the city council Tuesday night. The council also added two ballot measures to a special election in mid-May. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:32:52 GMT /politics-government/2023-02-08/ashland-council-member-tonya-graham-appointed-mayor Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2022-05-25/1-5-million-in-budget-cuts-proposed-in-ashland Ashland’s city manager is proposing over a million dollars in budget cuts to address a growing deficit. Thu, 26 May 2022 01:05:27 GMT /politics-government/2022-05-25/1-5-million-in-budget-cuts-proposed-in-ashland Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2022-05-24/ashland-surveys-residents-on-new-2-million-budget-gap The city of Ashland is considering how to address a total $3 million dollar budget shortfall and avoid major cuts to city services. Tue, 24 May 2022 13:11:59 GMT /politics-government/2022-05-24/ashland-surveys-residents-on-new-2-million-budget-gap Roman Battaglia /law-and-justice/2019-12-04/ashland-council-approves-jail-plan-sending-choice-to-voters The Ashland City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night that could make way for a new Jackson County jail. Previously, Ashland was the only city in… Wed, 04 Dec 2019 13:41:53 GMT /law-and-justice/2019-12-04/ashland-council-approves-jail-plan-sending-choice-to-voters Erik Neumann /law-and-justice/2019-12-03/criminal-justice-expert-discusses-alternatives-to-a-bigger-jackson-county-jail The Ashland City Council has signed onto a plan to expand the Jackson County jail. Now, county voters will decide whether to spend $171 million to… Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:57:08 GMT /law-and-justice/2019-12-03/criminal-justice-expert-discusses-alternatives-to-a-bigger-jackson-county-jail Erik Neumann