“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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