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Council Corner: Ashland responds to the homeless crisis
First in a series of columns by Ashland City Council members By Tonya Graham As I make my way across Ashland and Southern Oregon, I am struck by what has become a constant — people sleeping on...
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Council Corner: City Government of, by and for the people
Volunteers discuss issues, shape city policy recommendations at advisory committee meetings By Bob Kaplan When we talk about the work of our city councilors, most of us probably think about what takes...
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Council Corner: Take control, start small, start early
Doing a series of small steps now can prevent serious fire damage later By Paula Hyatt In Ashland we are not strangers to the risk of wildfire, and many of us have experienced evacuation firsthand. We...
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Council Corner: We need to develop the city’s Southside
The Ashland Street corridor gives visitors a bad first impression; long term, the area represents the city’s economic future By Gina DuQuenne Not all of Ashland is what you see on postcards, but with...
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Council Corner: Doing something about homelessness
Tackling a complex challenge requires a multifaceted approach By Dylan Bloom In Ashland, Oregon, where the natural splendor of the outdoors converges with a vibrant cultural scene, our community...
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Council Corner: Economic innovation is critical to Ashland’s future
The city and businesses aim to build up shoulder season tourism and establish the city as a ‘base camp’ for outdoor sports enthusiasts By Jeff Dahle In most circles, discussing economic development is...
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Council Corner: Managing our water resources
We all need to use water wisely because changing climate and population growth will increase total demand By Bob Kaplan I’ve been a water geek since before I went to Paraguay with the Peace Corps as a...
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Council Corner: Supporting our local business community — one garbage bin at...
Ashland is offering programs to help business owners as the city emerges from the pandemic By Tonya Graham If you have been downtown recently, you probably noticed new, stylish rectangular garbage...
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Council Corner: The economics of musical chairs
Ashland doesn’t have childcare for all the families seeking seats, and that affects parents’ ability to work, but the city’s taking steps to help By Paula Hyatt, John M. Love and Lisa Verner Many of...
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Council Corner: Residential water rates in Ashland
How does the city compare with nearby municipalities? It’s complicated By Bob Kaplan I’ve had several conversations recently about Ashland’s water rates. Are they high? Are they low? How are they set?...
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Council Corner: Tapping into the city’s master plan for water
Of all the roadmaps for managing Ashland’s infrastructure, ensuring its water supply is the most important By Jeff Dahle “The first way to ensure that you will kill your community is to neglect the...
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Council Corner: ‘A mountain town that doesn’t know it yet’
Ashland should tell the world to hit the trail — on e-bikes, if you’d like By Eric Hansen Ashland’s diverse network of trails is world-class! Considering all of the awesome opportunities that our...
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Council Corner: When wildfire comes to town, will you burn down your...
Fire season has begun — your actions protect your home and your neighborhood By Tonya Graham I know the title of this Council Corner is provocative, but we need to talk about something serious....
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