Public Notice: Ashland City Council Study Session Meeting Agenda

October 30, 2025

Ashland City Council
Study Session Meeting Agenda
Monday, November 3, 2025
Council Chambers, 1175 E Main Street

Live stream via RVTV Prime at rvtv.sou.edu or broadcast on Spectrum 180.

Public comment is welcome on agenda items.
To speak electronically during the meeting or to submit written comments in advance, please complete the online Public Comment Form by 10 a.m. the day of the meeting.

5:30 p.m. Study Session

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
a. Electric rate presentation and proposal
b. Ballot Measure Question: Should Ashland’s Charter be amended to require voters’ involvement and approval for City of Ashland utility bill fee or tax?

III. ADJOURNMENT



If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Alissa Kolodzinski at [email protected] or 541.488.5307 (TTY phone number 1.800.735.2900). Notification at least three business days before the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

***Agendas and minutes for City of Ashland Council, Commission, and Committee meetings may be found at the City website, ashlandoregon.gov.

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