City e-News

February 13, 2026—Issue No. 14


City offices will be closed

Feb 16 for Presidents' Day

Public Meetings | Register for a Parks & Recreation Program | Report an Issue


City Hall: History, Challenges & Future Options


Learn about City Hall’s history, costs, building conditions and legal constraints, then take the survey and share your vision to help shape Ashland’s future together. 


ashlandoregon.gov/CityHall



Building Better Together

Major Project Highlights

ashlandoregon.gov/MajorProjects

Home Energy Score

Free Home Energy Scores


Free Home Energy Scores are now available to Ashland Electric customers, helping residents understand energy use, lower utility bills, improve comfort and cut emissions.


This pilot program will run through

May 7, 2026.


"If I were Mayor..."


Students in grades 4-12 are encouraged by Mayor Tonya Graham to enter the Oregon Mayors Association’s “If I Were Mayor…” CONTEST and share their ideas for the Ashland community.


Deadline to apply is

March 13, 2026.


Artwork by Ember Richards, 2024 (4th grade at the time of entry.)

SeeClickFix - Your LIVE Citizen Reporting Tool


Report storm damage, power outages and more with SeeClickFix. This easy-to-use tool routes your report directly to the appropriate City team. You can register for an account to track progress and receive updates. Registration is optional.


SeeClickFix is for non-emergency issues only. Submit reports online or download the app to report issues on the go.


City Council Meetings

Attend In person at Council Chambers, 1175 East Main Street | Stream on RVTV

Contact Your City Council

STUDY SESSION - 5:30 p.m.

February 16, 2026 - No Session in observance of Presidents' Day

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING - 6 p.m.

February 17, 2026:

  • Potential sale of 380 Clay Street (public hearing)
  • Process for disposing of City-owned property (public hearing)
  • Changes to Utility Customer Account Policies (public hearing)
  • Various recommended code clean-ups (public hearing & second readings)
  • Consideration of an electric rate increase (resolution)

Stay informed and engaged with Ashland’s local government. The Public Meetings page, ashlandoregon.gov/PublicMeetings, provides easy access to City Council agendas and minutes, meeting schedules, public comment options, and information about commissions and committees. Explore archived City records, learn about Oregon’s public meeting laws and more!

Did you know RVTV (Rogue Valley Television) has an APP? Stream meetings LIVE or watch on-demand anywhere, anytime! Get the RVTV App on your desktop, mobile or TV streaming device. Enjoy fast access, captions and keyword search capability! More at ashlandoregon.gov/WatchMeeting 

Watch City Council, Parks Commission, Planning Commission & Budget/Finance meetings on RVTV...

LIVE or on-demand.



Interested in contacting a Commission or Committee?

Office Hours for Council & City Manager


Meet your City Councilors and City Manager during regular office hours at City Hall to discuss issues, ask questions and share concerns. NOTICE: Office hours will not be available the week of February 16.


Curious about Something?

Just Ask!


Let curiosity be your guide! Submit your question and see what others in the community are curious about.

In case you missed it...

Check out our Accomplishment Video


This short film showcases some of our key accomplishments from 2023–2025. We’re grateful to PostScript Strategy and the SOU Digital Media Center for bringing this story to life.

City of Ashland Accomplishments Video for 2023 through 2025

We also extend our thanks to our community partners for sharing their time and perspectives: Ashland School District, Community Wildfire Preparedness Volunteers, Trusted Homes, Epic Ashland and Ashland Folk Collective. We are Better Together!

Together around Town

Storytown’s new Community Calendar App is here! Discover theatre, live music, foodie festivals, Mt. Ashland adventures and more – all for free. Download on iOS (Apple) and start exploring or sharing Ashland events! (Android capability coming soon.) More information at storytownashland.com.

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