2026 Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission Candidate Forum

Six candidates for three open seats on the Ashland Parks & Recreation Commission share their priorities for the city’s parks, open spaces, and recreation programs. Recorded Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Mountain Avenue Theatre at Ashland High School, this nonpartisan forum was co-hosted by Ashland.news and the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Ashland Branch. It was moderated by Regina Ayars, past president of AAUW Ashland, and Bert Etling, executive editor of Ashland.news.