City e-News

November 10, 2025—Issue No. 9

Watch Minute with the Manager Sabrina Cotta

WATCH NOW! Minute with the Manager Sabrina Cotta

Learn how to nominate someone for the annual James M. Ragland "Volunteer Spirit" Community Service Award. The deadline is Nov 16 - Apply directly.

City of Ashland Community Belonging & Welcoming Survey

Help shape a stronger, more inclusive Ashland! Take the anonymous Community Belonging & Welcoming Survey, your voice matters. Available online and at local events. We Are Better Together!

Take the Survey today

Controlled Burn Season is Here

Cooler, wet weather signals the start of controlled burn season in Southern Oregon. These prescribed fires reduce wildfire risk and support healthier forests near Ashland. Stay healthy when smoke is in the air! Learn more

Climate, Energy & Conservation

Stay informed. Stay inspired. Stay green.

Pilot home energy score program

CEAP Incentives

Charge Ahead EV Rebate ending

City Committee Vacancies

Apply Today!

The Citizens’ Budget Committee works with the City Council to review and recommend the City's biennial budget. Open until filled. Additional information and application at ashlandoregon.gov/CitizensBudgetCommittee.

Ashland Parks & Recreation invites residents to apply for open positions on the Ashland Senior Advisory Committee or Recreation Division Advisory Committee. Apply by Nov 17!

Learn more.

Are you coming to the Town Hall Gathering 2026?

LOCATION

Ashland High School Theatre on Mountain Avenue

DATE AND TIME

01/21/26 5:30pm - 01/21/26 7:00pm US/Pacific

We would love to see you in person but if you can't make it, the event will be broadcast by RVTV (Rogue Valley Community Television).

I'll be there!

Maybe

I can't make it

Building Better Together

City Project Highlights

East Main Community Park

2200 Ashland Street Shelter

Water Treatment Plant

Better Together, the Work of the City

Once again we are presenting our award-winning Better Together series through OLLI. The courses have been dubbed by OLLI participants as, "Civics 101!" In case you missed it, the presentations were recorded. Watch now

Ashland Youth Invited to Share Their Vision in the

“If I were Mayor…” Contest

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.

Artwork by Ember Richards in 2024 (4th grader at the time of entry.)

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City Council Meetings

STUDY SESSION

The November 17, 2025, highlights:

Ordinance language review
Camping ordinance review

REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING

November 18, 2025, highlights:

Finance update for first quarter, FY26
OHRA Winter Shelter Proposal

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!

Public Meetings at your fingertips! 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 and Budget/Finance public meetings.

Contact Council

Interested in contacting a Commission or Committee?

Office Hours for the City 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.

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Curious about Something?

Just Ask!

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

Recent CURIOSITY questions include:

Q: How can I report non-emergency storm damage or a power outage?

A: Use our LIVE Citizen Report Tool, SeeClickFix. See the full answer.

Q: I'm overwhelmed by leaves. They are in my street and in my yard. What are my options?

A: Our Street crews are working hard to collect leaves citywide. Please don't dump leaves in the street, rather use Recology Ashland's green bins or consider their FREE leaf drop-off days on Nov 23 or Dec 7. See the full answer.

Ask your question at ashlandoregon.gov/Curious

Events

All City offices will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

Together around Town

Construction at the Electrical Substation on East Nevada Street

Upgrades to the PacifiCorp electrical substation on East Nevada Street began in September 2025.

As part of the ongoing work, fans powered by a generator will be operating 24/7 for the duration of the project. PacifiCorp is currently exploring sound-dampening solutions, as construction is anticipated to continue through mid-to-late December.

For questions or concerns about this project, please contact PacifiCorp directly.

Call: 888-221-7070

Email: customerservice@pacificorp.com

RecycleOn Oregon!

Ashland just made recycling history. The first RecycleOn center/bin in the U.S. is now open, making it easier to recycle tricky items and shifting costs from residents to companies that produce packaging materials. Learn more.

For information on other Recycling programs in our area visit Recology Ashland.

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