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Learn more about Homeless Services in Ashland by visiting ashlandoregon.gov/HomelessServices. 

City Councilors are available to meet with their constituents. In addition to impromptu meetings, some hold regular meetings or office hours, currently hosted at The Grove in Ashland.

1. Councilor Jeff Dahle: 3rd Monday of each month from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
2. Councilor Bob Kaplan: 1st Monday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
3. Councilor Gina DuQuenne: 1st Thursday of each month from Noon to 1:30 p.m.

At this time, office hours for City Manager Sabrina Cotta is by appointment only. Please email the City Manager's Office  to make an appointment. 

These office hours provide an additional opportunity for residents to voice concerns, ask questions and engage with their City Councilors or the City Manager on important issues. The Grove is located at 1195 East Main Street. 

Office hours exclude holidays. 

Questions or Comments:

• Email the City Manager's Office 
• Contact City Council

Looking for quick updates from City Hall? City Manager Sabrina Cotta shares what’s happening in Ashland through two engaging video series.

Minute with the Manager 

Don’t miss Minute with the Manager! Each month, City Manager Sabrina Cotta shares quick updates on key City news, projects and upcoming events to keep Ashland residents informed.

• Video No. 2. November 10, 2025. Nominate someone for the annual James M. Ragland "Volunteer Spirit" Community Service Award. Nominations are due by November 16, 2025 and will be presented at the 2026 Town Hall gathering on January 21, 2026. 
• Video No. 1. September 25, 2025. How to Engage with the City.  

3 Things to Know 

Stay connected with 3 Things to Know! Every other month, City Manager Sabrina Cotta highlights the top three things happening in Ashland, from Council actions to community projects.

• Video No. 2. October 24, 2025 
  1. Clean Title for City Hall Building
  2. BPA (Bonneville Power Administration) Contract
  3. CEAP (Climate and Energy Action Plan) Incentives for Residential Homes
• Video No. 1. October 10, 2025
  1. City Council Retreat on December 1, 2025
  2. Public Art on Traffic Signal Boxes
  3. Regional Fire Service Planning and Capacity Study

Stay in the Know without Lifting a Finger! From feel-good stories to can’t-miss events & updates, our e-News brings it all straight to your inbox. No digging, just the good stuff, all in one spot!

We are so thrilled for the opportunity to present to OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Southern Oregon University).

Below is our "Better Together" series that covers City Operations. Dubbed by OLLI participants as “Civics 101,” these presentations highlight the operations of City departments.

Following the "Better Together" series is our "Show Me the Money" series. This is your chance to learn about the finances of local government - The City's fund structure, revenue streams, major expenses and what the City can and cannot spend money on. 

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.

FALL 2025: Better Together, The Work of the City of Ashland

• September 17, City Manager's Office (includes Human Resources and Finance) 
• October 1, Community Development 
• October 8, Ashland Fire & Rescue 
• October 15, Ashland Police 
• October 22, Ashland Parks & Recreation 
• October 29, Electric 
• Nov 5, Public Works 

No recording on September 24 

SPRING 2025: Show Me the Money!*

• April 2 Introduction and Fund Structure   
• April 9, Major Revenue and Expenses   
• April 23, Budget Process
• April 30, Property Taxes
• May 7, Economic Development
• May 14, Debt

 No class on April 16 

FALL 2024: The "Better Together"*

• September 19  Introduction to Course and City Manager’s Office: Recorder, Emergency Management, Communications and Economic Development 
• September 26  GIS (Geographic Information System) & AFN (Ashland Fiber Network): Mapping, data & Fiber Network
• October 3  Fire & Wildfire 
• October 10  “Show me the Money,” City Finances and Budget
• October 17  Police 
• October 24  Public Works
• October 31  Electric & Conservation
• November 7  Parks & Recreation
• November 14  Community Development, Affordable Housing & course wrap-up

*The Q&A portions were not recorded in these series. 

More on OLLI at sou.edu/olli. 

"We are Better Together!" 

Learn more about your local government with the Civic Education Toolkit provided by OCCMA (Oregon City/County Management Association), ashlandoregon.gov/Civics101. 

From paving to street sweeping and tackling snowy conditions, our Streets Crews handle it all. Visit our Streets page for the sweeping schedule, snowplow routes and more!

Fun, it's in our Nature! Sign up today for a Parks and Recreation program. You'll be glad you did!

Let curiosity be your guide! Ask a question and we will share it for the community to see. After all, if you're curious, chances are others are too!

With the MyAccount feature, you can customize your viewing experience, sign up for notifications, and engage in information you care about. 

The OCCMA (Oregon City/County Management Association) offers tools to help residents, community organizations and elected officials better understand local government. 

Did you know Ashland has a Council-Manager form of governance? 

OCCMA has created a Civic Education Toolkit --- Check it out today to learn more about your city government. “We are Better Together!”

Want to learn even more about the City of Ashland? Check out our "BETTER TOGETHER: The Work of the City of Ashland," series as presented to OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute). 

The entire community of Ashland is at risk to wildfire. The goal of Fire Adapted Ashland is to help all of us prepare for wildfire, including before, during and after the fire. This work is never done, but we continue to make progress by building new partnerships and strengthening existing relationships with our ever-growing list of partners! 

Smokewise Ashland is a local collaborative working group in southwest Oregon dedicated to protecting public health and creating economic resiliency in the face of increasing summer wildfire smoke and the overwhelming need to reduce community wildfire risk through proactive, safely conducted controlled burning.