The idea of having citizens vote to approve every fee increase is nuts.
City councilors are elected to conduct the business of the city, and this is part of the job. Requiring a public vote on every issue would reduce decision-making to a crawl and create much more conflict with endless debate.
George Kramer is a consistent critic of the city, and his idea would throw a wrench into the works. This is not just a bad idea, it’s a horrible idea.
Karen Smith
Ashland
On Oct. 11, the city of Ashland conducted a full-scale Community Wildfire Evacuation Drill, engaging more than 300 residents, local agencies and partner organizations in a coordinated evacuation exercise.
Herbert Rothschild: Vladimir Putin has said he is willing to abide for one more year by the limits on nuclear arms in the New START treaty while another treaty is being negotiated. Our immediate task is to convince Donald Trump to accept that offer. Don’t react to this call to action in a knee-jerk fashion. Trump wants to be seen as an international peacemaker.
Cori Frank: I was privileged to attend the groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 2 for 19 pickleball courts in Medford. This will be an economic boon to the city.
Chris Millias: Both Republicans and Democrats seem to wait until the last possible moment to act. By turning every policy deadline into a crisis, they create leverage for their side — but at the cost of responsible governing.
A majority of judges on a federal appeals court want to review for errors a decision made by two of their peers greenlighting National Guard deployment to Portland. This means there will be no troop deployment until their review is complete, and such reviews typically take several weeks or more.
Sage on Stage: An enthusiastic fan of the Rogue Theater Company ask how decisions are made artistically to best showcase a production, especially in the choice of stage configuration.
Obituary: Heriberto Petschek’s long, eventful life spanned three continents. Born in Prague, he and his family fled ahead of the Nazi regime, settling in Argentina, and then the U.S. A chemical engineer and businessman, he was active in education and community volunteer work in Ashland.
On Oct. 11, the city of Ashland conducted a full-scale Community Wildfire Evacuation Drill, engaging more than 300 residents, local agencies and partner organizations in a coordinated evacuation exercise.
Local nonprofit Rogue Valley Street Dogs helps humans and companion animals affected by houselessness and poverty throughout the Rogue Valley. Learn how one local woman turned her life around with the help of Street Dogs and is now helping raise awareness and funds so the organization can keep helping others.
Southern Oregon Climate Action Now will host a sustainability fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Ashland Elks Lodge. The evening will feature guest speakers, live music and local food and wine.
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