How Ashland Connects to the Internet– A Definitive Guide
Explanation and Opinion by Dean Silver [This is adapted from a post on social media in response to a question. I’m pretty sure most people aren’t aw... Read more.
Debt and the Budget— Some Interesting Numbers
by Dean Silver There are some really important facts in the Biennial Budget. Many of them are difficult to uncover without some digging. Here are so... Read more.
Ashland’s $264 Million Budget— Where Does All the Money Go?
by Dean Silver The City of Ashland is operating with a budget of $263,949,218 during the current biennium. That budget projects a deficit of $10,773,036 (... Read more.
Water, Water, Everywhere… But Not a Drop to Drink
by Dean Silver Water is life. Most of western United States, including Ashland, is in the midst of what is inarguably a significant period of drought.&nbs... Read more.
Comparing City of Ashland Compensation: Average Incomes
by Dean Silver As a follow up to my previous article regarding City of Ashland compensation, here is some additional data for comparison and context. I am pre... Read more.
The Suppressed Position Report Finally Sees the Light of Day
by Dean Silver Do you wonder how City of Ashland public employees are compensated? They work for you, after all, so you are entitled to know. The City of ... Read more.