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Mayor casts deciding vote against putting fees approval measure on ballot

A divided Ashland City Council narrowly decided against asking voters to weigh in on utility fee increases, with Mayor Tonya Graham casting the tie-breaking vote. The split decision followed a tense debate over fee hikes, budget pressures, and a potential 3.9% electric rate increase, which would result in a $2.99 increase on an average bill.

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Letter: Website launched to put fees approval on May ballot

George Kramer: Three members of the Ashland City Council voted against putting the question of whether residents should have a say before new fees or taxes are added to our monthly utility bills. Three others supported asking voters that question. Mayor Graham voted no, against democracy, which means the only way this question can be put to the voters is through the petition process.

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Obituary: Harriet L. Williams

Obituary: Harriet L. Williams passed away on Sept. 19, 2025. She was 97. Harriet had lived in Ashland for five years, having lived in Chicago, Skokie and Scottsdale before.

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