Ashland School Board faces contested races for all open posts in May election
As the deadline nears to apply for Ashland School Board this Thursday, three more individuals have filed for board posts in the upcoming election on May 20, including Ashland parent and former Hollywood actor Alex Sol, who sued the school district and Oregon Department of Education last year to make Ashland Schools structurally safer in the event of an active shooter scenario, as previously reported by Ashland.news.
Ashland School District board members are elected from the district at large, not from geographical zones. Board elections occur in May of each odd numbered year. This year’s election is on May 20. The term of office for board members begins on July 1 immediately following the election.
Two individuals filed for posts on Monday, March 17: Ann M. Gaffney, who is running for position No. 3, held by incumbent Jill Franko; and Sol, who is running against incumbent and Board Chair Rebecca Dyson for the No. 4 post.
The deadline to file is Thursday, March 20. Candidates must file in person at Jackson County Elections Office, 10 S. Oakdale, Medford.
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