City e-News
October 10, 2025—Issue No. 7
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WATCH NOW! Introducing: 3 Things to Know with City Manager Sabrina Cotta. Stay connected with the City of Ashland! Watch our new video series for top City updates, key projects and upcoming events, because in Ashland, We are Better Together.
| | Pictured (front): Charisse Sydoriak, 2025 Ragland Award Recipient, with City Manager Sabrina Cotta. In the background, Mayor Tonya Graham looks on. | |
BETTER TOGETHER:
Join Ashland’s 2026 Town Hall & Celebrate Local Changemakers
Know someone making a difference in Ashland? Nominate them for the Ragland “Volunteer Spirit” Award by Nov 16! Honorees will be celebrated at the Jan 21, 2026, Town Hall Gathering.
| | | The City is Seeking Applicants for Audit & Budget Committees | | |
Municipal Audit Committee
Two Citizen Vacancies
The Municipal Audit Committee provides independent oversight of the City’s financial reporting and internal controls. Deadline to apply is October 31.
Additional information at ashlandoregon.gov/MunicipalAuditCommittee
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Citizens' Budget Committee
One Citizen Vacancy
The Citizens’ Budget Committee works with the City Council to review and recommend the City's biennial budget. Deadline to apply is November 14.
Additional information at
ashlandoregon.gov/CitizensBudgetCommittee
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Median Island Improvement Project
Ashland Street Median Makeover Underway!
City crews are improving medians to boost safety, save water, reduce wildfire risk and cut maintenance.
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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
| | | Fire Danger in Ashland is LOW | |
Ashland’s fire danger drops to “LOW” Oct 10. Some restrictions ease, but fire season continues. We’re safer together; stay alert, stay prepared and help protect our community.
Learn which restrictions are still in place and how you can prepare your home for wildfire. Read on
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Building Better Together
City Project Highlights
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STUDY SESSION
The October 20, 2025, highlights:
- Ballot Measure Request
- Ownership of City Buildings
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REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING
October 21, 2025, highlights:
- Financial Update for 4th Quarter
- Strategic Plan, Food & Beverage Tax
| | | 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 has an APP? Stream meetings live or watch on-demand anywhere, anytime! Download to your desktop, TV or phone and experience fast uploads, captions and keyword search capability! More at ashlandoregon.gov/WatchMeeting.
| | Watch City Council, Parks Commission, Planning Commission and Budget/Finance public meetings. | | 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. | | |
Curious about Something?
Just ask!
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Let curiosity be your guide! Submit your question and see what others in the community are curious about.
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WATCH NOW! Don’t miss our all-new monthly video series, Minute with the Manager! This month’s quick feature highlights how YOU can engage and connect with your City. #BetterTogether
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Recycling Programs
For information on Recycling programs in our area visit Recology Ashland.
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