The Evolution of the Food and Beverage Tax
The Food and Beverage Tax (FBT) has taken on a prominent role in Ashland politics leading up to this year’s election. There is a lot of confusion about that tax, so it is worthwhile to... Read More
An Open Letter to the Ashland City Council
Councilors, I beseech you to accept the staff recommendation to refer the City Manager’s two proposed initiatives to the voters this November. Please approve Resolution 2022-21 and a first reading of Ordinance 3212. Also please... Read More
APR Mismanagement Part 2 – Fiscal Irresponsibility
Supporters of increased funding for The Ashland Parks and Recreation Department have begun a campaign to have the Food and Beverage Tax assigned exclusively and without restriction to APR. There are two questions that must... Read More
The Truth Comes Out
There was plenty of interesting conversation at City Hall last week. Two meetings, a City Council business meeting on Tuesday, June 21, and a Parks and Recreation Commission special business meeting via Zoom on Thursday,... Read More
Park’s “Pure” Power Play
It all began at the last City Council meeting. Just after public comment, Councilor Stephen Jensen made an unexpected announcement. He explained that an “ad hoc working group” had been formed consisting of himself, Councilor... Read More
Alison Chan’s Parting Words
Alison Chan’s last day as Finance Director of the City of Ashland was June 15. She had served in that position on a temporary, part time basis since last August, when previous FD Melanie Purcell... Read More
