City Manager's Office

Welcome

The City Manager’s Office includes a diverse collection of services and programs that help ensure City government is effective, accountable and inclusive. We collaborate with the organization and other partners to align City work with City Council direction and community values; support elected and appointed officials; and promote an informed public. The City Manager's Office supports Communications, Emergency Preparedness and Economic Development. 

Among the services provided by the City manager's Office are:

  • Leadership on and development of City policy
  • Guidance and direction to all departments on work plans, employee development and customer service
  • Communications and public outreach
  • Economic Development
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Legal counsel


Learn about City operations and the finances of local government through our OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Southern Oregon University) courses, ashlandoregon.gov/OLLI. In the spring of 2025, the City was honored with the League of Oregon Cities' 2025 Good Governance Award for innovative Lifelong Learning Courses, recognizing efforts to engage and educate residents - Learn more. 

City Manager Sabrina Cotta

City Manager Sabrina Cotta

Sabrina joined the City of Ashland in 2022 as the Deputy City Manager. She was appointed as City Manager in August 2024. Read the monthly City Manager Reports. 


Deputy City Manager Jordan Rooklyn Deputy City Manager Jordan Rooklyn

Jordan joined the City April 2024 and became Deputy City Manager in December 2024.

Contact Us

  1. Sabrina Cotta

    City Manager
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  2. Jordan Rooklyn

    Deputy City Manager
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  3. City Manager's Office

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    Physical Address
    20 East Main Street
    Ashland, OR 97520


    Directions

    Phone: 541-488-6002
    Fax: 541-488-5311

    At this time, Office Hours for the City Manager are by appointment only. Please email the City Manager's Office to make an appointment. 


    Directory

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