May 10, 2023

By now it has become apparent that Measure 15-214 has only one true purpose: to create a slush fund for the Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission (APRC).  If passed, it will enable them to fund... Read More

APRC Chairman Rick Landt finally admitted what the opponents of Measure 15-214 have been warning all along. In an interview with JPR’s Roman Battaglia, as reported on the JPR website, he stated: “Which is the... Read More

There is a lot of misinformation going around about measure 15-214, and it’s causing confusion for many people.  There is no reason for anyone to be confused.  You simply have to refer to the source... Read More

A proponent of Measure 15-214 recently posted a statement for supporting the measure on Next Door.  It was such a succinct presentation of all that is wrong with his position that I was compelled to... Read More

When discussing Measure 15-214, there is one thing about which everyone agrees: it will not create any new taxes by itself.  But it WILL create more pressure on the city’s general fund, which will in... Read More

Right at the end of the “public” Citizens’ Budget Committee meeting Monday night, City Manager Joe Lessard gave an extended explanation of franchise fees. He did a good job of explaining the rationale for charging... Read More