I am running for City Council to Make Ashland Cool Again!
I fell in love with Ashland 26 years ago and I want to retain and maintain the unique, historic character of Ashland. There is alway room for improvement on a number of different fronts, but the Ashland “vibe” is special, and it needs to be tended to. I have a lot of ideas but I certainly don’t have all the answers. After reporting on the Ashland City Council for over 5 years, I believe that I have the tools, attitude, and perspective to open up lines of communication and encourage better cooperation.
Communication and cooperation between the various city departments is a problem. Parks, Council, Planning, and Schools too often behave as competitors. City government shouldn’t be engaged in a battle but rather, a dance. Just because we disagree on some priorities doesn’t mean we can’t share information honestly and explain our intentions clearly.
Gandhi may or may not have said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” But I, Jim Falkenstein, definitely said, “Have the attitude you want to see in your community.”
P.S. – If you’re a hard core issues person, check out my priorities on the ISSUES page. They will be expanding as the campaign goes on.
Jim’s Bio
Inventor of the Ashland City Council 5 Minute Meeting.
Host and King of Production at www.AshlandTrails.com
Writer at AshlandTrails.com – The Book!
BS in Forestry from Michigan State University
Worked as a forester for I & M Electric in Michigan
Worked for the Forest Service in Oregon on the Siuslaw National Forest
MA in Television Communication at The University of Michigan.
30 year IATSE Local 44 Union Property Master on numerous mediocre television comedies.
Occasional instructor of television production at Southern Oregon University.
Vice President of his Ashland HOA – 4 years
Firewise Captain of his Ashland HOA – 6 years
AWTA volunteer
Husband to a wife named Beth.
Father of two girls named Freya and Gretel.
Fully vaxed and boosted.
The 5 Minute Meeting!
My 5 minute summary of every Ashland City Council meeting since 2017…I know, it’s a bit much.
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