Why I support Ashland Parks and Will Vote Yes on 210 and 211
Let’s start with 210. It rightly gives authority to the city manager over day in, day out staff management as opposed to the elected parks commission. It’s ... Read more.
The Big Quit-Where We Stand
It’s discouraging. When it comes to finding and keeping employees, the “Big Quit” affects everyone. The hardest hit industries are hospitality and r... Read more.
We Have to Talk About Climate Change
Sitting by my window on a recent morning, I smelled smoke thick in the air and saw the morning light as an otherworldly orange, filtered by the haze of two fire... Read more.
Sleepless in Denver
By Julie AkinsMayor About Town It’s 8:30 in the morning and I am groggy and sleepless at the Denver airport where the dense fog offers an otherworl... Read more.
Why Transparency Matters
By Julie AkinsMayor About Town When I got a call from Ashland’s City Manager last week informing me we had an emergency to address, I was grateful that he cal... Read more.
Five Election Suggestions to Help You be Proud of Your Vote
It’s summer! Hot and ripe for all the outdoor activities that make the Pacific Northwest an ideal place to plant your feet in water and observe the nature aro... Read more.