City of Ashland Mayor Plans to Resign - City Process to Fill Seat

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City of Ashland Mayor Plans to Resign
Council will Outline Process to Fill Seat

CONTACT:
Joseph L. Lessard, City Manager
City of Ashland
541.552.2103
joe.lessard@ashland.or.us

Sabrina Cotta, Deputy City Manager
City of Ashland
541.552.2106
sabrina.cotta@ashland.or.us

City of Ashland Mayor, Julie Akins, announced on Monday, January 23, 2023, via email to Council and staff that she will be resigning effective at the end of the day on Friday, January 27, 2023.

The Council will have 60 days from January 27 to select an Ashland citizen to fill the position. The appointed individual will serve in this role until the next election in November 2024. See the City Charter, ARTICLE III. ELECTIVE OFFICERS, Section 4. Vacancies.

Council will confirm the process to replace the Mayor at the next Regular Business Meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Following the February 7 meeting, additional information, including the application will be posted on the City website, ashland.or.us. City staff will collect applications and present to Council at a future Business Meeting.

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