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On The Record: How I Voted

By JULIE AKINS
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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 



Julie Akins promised to vote no.
Voted NO 


My opponent spoke out strongly in favor of the City Hall bond.
 
Voted YES 





MEGA JAIL BOND AND SERVICE DISTRICT 



Julie Akins agreed with 86% of the voters.
Voted NO 


My opponent advocated strongly for the Jail Bond. 
Voted YES 


ALLOWING UBER AND LYFT 



Julie Akins agreed with greater mobility for seniors and gig workers. 

Voted YES



My opponent came out against Uber and Lyft in Ashland.

Voted NO 


BUDGET INCREASES 



Julie Akins advocated for a more rigorous look at possible cost savings.

Voted No 

My opponent formed a committee to float a bond and raise fees.

Voted YES 

RAIDING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND 



Julie Akins lobbied tirelessly and worked against taking money from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.

Voted No 


My opponent, despite claiming to care about affordable housing, supported taking money away from the trust fund.

Voted YES 


RAISING GARBAGE AND UTILITY RATES 



Julie Akins kept her promise to vote against rate increases.

Voted NO 


My opponent supports rate increases .
Voted YES 


STOP AND IDENTIFY 


Julie Akins based her decision around statistics, profiling dangers, and expense. 

Voted NO 


My opponent, who claims to represent equity, supported ‘Stop and Identify’.

Voted YES

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