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2026 Open Seats

SeatCurrently Held ByTerm Length
City CouncilJeff Dahlefour-year term
City CouncilEric Hansenfour-year term
City CouncilBob Kaplanfour-year term
City CouncilDereck Sherrelltwo-year term*
Municipal JudgeRyan Mulkinsfour-year term*
Parks CommissionJim Bachmanfour-year term
Parks CommissionJustin Adamsfour-year term
Parks CommissionRick Landtfour-year term

*City Charter Article III Section 4 - The appointee's term of office shall begin immediately upon appointment and shall continue until a successor, elected at the next biennial election, takes office for the unexpired term.

**For City Council and Parks Commission, the three highest vote recipients shall fill the three four-year biennial terms, and the next highest vote recipient or recipients shall fill the remaining unexpired Council seat or seats.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Any candidate must be registered to vote in Ashland. Verify your voter status.
  • Candidates must live within Ashland's city limits at the time of filing for candidacy. 

Things to consider

Mayor and Councilors

  • Compensation: Receive a monthly stipend of $900, plus a travel and training budget.
  • Time Commitment: Approximately 15–25 hours per week
  • Meetings:
    • City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m.
    • Study sessions take place on the Monday prior to each meeting at 5:30 p.m.
    • Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed
  • Additional Responsibilities:
    • Serve on the Citizens’ Budget Committee
    • Participate on other boards, commissions, or committees as assigned.
    • Attendance at meetings is required.

Parks Commissioners

  • Compensation: This is a volunteer position.
  • Time Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week.
  • Meetings:
    • APRC meetings are held on the first and second Wednesdays of each month at 6:00 p.m.
    • Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed.
  • Additional Responsibilities:
    • Serve on other Parks-related committees.
    • Attendance at meetings is required.