When it comes to politics, there’s lots of talk but often very little evidence of what you can really expect if a candidate is elected.But, this year, when it comes to Ashland’s mayoral race, there is hard evidence.
 
VOTING RECORDS! Here’s how I voted on KEY issues and how my opponent, Tonya Graham, who also serves on city council, voted.8.2 MILLION DOLLAR CITY HALL BOND ...

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“If you are elected as the mayor of Ashland, what action would you take to reform Jackson County’s jail and Sheriff's office to reduce excessive force? “This is the question for which David Wick and the Ashland Culture of Peace Commission has requested an answer for a column in the newspaper. He’s asked me because I serve on the Ashland City Council and I’m running for mayor. To me,...

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I get asked often how Ashland can make its housing more affordable. While community members, employers and developers want housing that does not cost more than a third of working people’s income, it still hasn’t happened.Is that because it can’t?  My answer: It absolutely can!Here’s how: Calculate what working families in Ashland make on average and aim for housing at that price ...

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Ashland has some great living wage employers who are makers and builders who pay their employees living wages and offer medical and retirement packages. They do well while doing good.Their employees own homes and send their children to our schools. They support our stores and restaurants. They pay taxes and buy products in our community. These employers and workers are our back bone.Without t...

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