What Dan Stands For
Building an Ashland That Works for Everyone
A thriving Ashland means people can afford to stay, city services work well, schools and local partners are supported, and Council stays focused on practical solutions.
Making Ashland More Affordable
Rethinking utility assistance and bringing innovative housing policy models from other Oregon cities to help workers, families, students, and seniors on fixed incomes.
Housing & Homelessness
Expanding housing people can actually afford through partnerships like Trusted Homes and Habitat for Humanity and practical, compassionate homelessness solutions.
Responsible City Budget
Transparent, accountable budgeting that preserves essential services. Dan has overseen multimillion-dollar budgets and knows how to cut overhead without cutting community.
Health, Safety & Resilience
Supporting the City's Climate and Energy Action and Community Wildfire Protection plans while navigating real tradeoffs with limited resources.
Schools, SOU & Next Generation
Ensuring the city actively supports the Ashland School District and SOU's vitality — because thriving schools are the heart of a thriving community.
Working Together & Governing Well
Shared goals, clear roles, civil discourse, and accountability. Dan brings collaboration, curiosity, and reliability to every governing body he serves.
I know how to work with people, ask good questions, manage budgets, and stay focused on practical results. Ashland deserves that kind of leader on City Council.
— Dan Ruby
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"Having watched Dan Ruby serve the Ashland community for years, I'm pleased to see him step up for city council. He has the right blend of talents and respect for citizens to do a great job, and I think we should take him up on his offer."
"Dan Ruby has a record of proven leadership experience in several public and nonprofit sectors. He has a broad background as educator and public servant. He has helped guide solutions to fiscal challenges, impacted advancements in housing affordability, and fostered cross-agency collaboration in health and human services. Dan brings contemporary thinking and technology to bear in solving problems. He is creative, yet practical. He listens well and asks hard questions. He enjoys working in teams, showing genuine respect for diverse views. I am happy to endorse his candidacy for a position on our Ashland City Council."
"Dan Ruby has been my trusted colleague and mentor for the first year of my service with the Ashland School Board. He approaches the concerns of our schools with thoughtfulness and intelligence, but what is most outstanding about Dan is his equanimity. He instinctively understands what it means to be part of a decision-making body that listens to the concerns of the community and then gets things done. Dan Ruby has my full support for Ashland City Council."