Dan Ruby for Ashland City Council
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Coverage, endorsements, and updates from the campaign trail.
- Ashland.News
2026 Election Ashland City Council Candidate follow-up Viewpoint: Dan Ruby
In his follow-up candidate viewpoint, Dan connects his school board and housing experience to three immediate challenges facing the next council: hiring a city manager, developing a sustainable two-year budget, and making housing easier to build.
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Election 2026: A look at campaign fundraising in Ashland races
Steve Mitchell examines fundraising in Oregon Senate District 3, House District 5, and Ashland's City Council race, including Dan's campaign committee and voluntary spending commitment.
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Election 2026: Ashland City Council candidate Q&A grid
All 12 City Council candidates answer five questions side by side: top three issues, key budget factor, housing attainability, direction on the unhoused population, and why they're the best choice. Dan Ruby outlines his priorities — affordability, better city governance, and a thriving community — and his housing ladder approach, from affordable multifamily rentals to land trusts and workforce ADUs.
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Ashland Citizens Ask Questions of the Candidates Running for City Council Regarding Use of Pesticides in Ashland
Dan answers six questions about pesticide use, glyphosate, integrated pest management, public reporting, and a proposed nontoxic-management pilot, drawing on his Ashland School Board experience.
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Ashland City Hall Tidbits 10/26/2026: Three Council Candidates Report Campaign Spending
David Runkel reviews reported fundraising and spending in the council race, including Dan's campaign committee and certificate of limited contributions and expenditures.
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Dan Ruby Awarded 2026 Gun Sense Candidate Distinction by Moms Demand Action
Moms Demand Action has awarded Dan Ruby the 2026 Gun Sense Candidate distinction, recognizing his advocacy for gun violence prevention and his commitment to governing with gun safety in mind. The distinction — which is not a formal endorsement — signals to Moms Demand Action supporters and voters that Dan will prioritize common-sense gun safety if elected to the Ashland City Council.
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Election 2026 Ashland City Council Candidate Viewpoint: Dan Ruby
Dan Ruby's 800-word candidate viewpoint, published by Ashland.News as part of its series inviting all 12 council candidates to share why they're running. Dan writes about Ashland's affordability crisis — housing, utilities, child care — and the personal experience that drives his campaign. He outlines his housing proposals, approach to the city budget, wildfire and climate resilience, and what good council governance looks like.
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2026 Ashland City Council Candidate Forum — Full Video
The full nearly two-hour recording of the Oct. 11 candidate forum at Ashland High School, co-hosted by Ashland.news and the AAUW Ashland Branch. Dan addresses seven questions: partnering with SOU on affordability and planning, using surplus City property for housing and wildfire management, funding the Community Wildfire Protection Plan through a voter proposal, supporting 2200 Ashland Street as a transitional housing hub, a proposed Youth and Families Activities Grant to support year-round economic activity, why he belongs in voters' top four, and the City's use of glyphosate.
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Guest Opinion: Which City Council Candidates Would Address Ashland's Homelessness Problem?
Ric Holt compares candidates' homelessness proposals, including Dan's support for managed services and regional coordination, while questioning the specificity of his response on expanding capacity. Guest opinion.
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Election 2026: Ashland City Council candidates say why they're the best choice
Part 2 of Ashland.News's forum coverage: candidates answer the final question — "What makes you the best candidate?" Dan Ruby pushes back on the framing, noting it's about who makes voters' top four, and cites his homework, hard decisions, and impeccable follow-through from his school board tenure.
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Guest Opinion: Council Candidates Split on Closing Ashland's Budget Gap
Chronicle contributor Ric Holt compares all 10 City Council candidates' plans to close Ashland's $3.9M structural budget gap — and calls Dan Ruby's approach "the most balanced plan."
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Dan Ruby on KSKQ — What's Up Wednesday
A 23-minute live interview with hosts Jason Houk and Jean Martin covering housing affordability, homelessness, the city budget, transportation, immigration policy, and the three skills Dan brings from his school board experience.
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Election 2026: Ashland City Council candidates share their ideas with voters during public forum
Ashland.News covers the Oct. 11 public forum at Ashland High School, where Dan Ruby and 10 other candidates answered 13 questions on housing, healthcare, SOU, and more. Dan is quoted on affordable housing and the city's role in supporting SOU. Part 1 of 2.
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Guest Opinion: Which Ashland Council Candidates Would Make Housing Affordable?
Chronicle contributor Ric Holt evaluates all 10 candidates on housing affordability — and calls Dan Ruby's plan "the most comprehensive in the field" and "the only answer that pairs supply reform with a dedicated funding stream and a use for existing stock."
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Ashland Chamber of Commerce City Council Candidate Interview 2026 — Dan Ruby
Dan Ruby answers the Ashland Chamber of Commerce's questions for 2026 City Council candidates in this 27-minute video interview.
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Ruby named executive director of Southern Oregon Climate Now
Lee Juillerat reports on Dan's appointment as executive director of Southern Oregon Climate Action Now, his nonprofit leadership background, and his interests in climate science, education, and community resilience.
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Ashland.News October 2026 Election Edition
Ashland.News's special election edition covering the November 2026 City Council race, including coverage of Dan Ruby's candidacy.
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Dan Ruby — Ashland City Council At-large, Oregon, candidate 2026
Ballotpedia's official candidate profile for Dan Ruby, including biography, endorsements, campaign themes, and the full platform quoted from rubyforashland.com.
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The Chronicle Issues Forum – The Candidates Speak Out – Council Candidate – Dan Ruby
Dan Ruby answers 10 questions on the city's structural deficit, City Hall, utility fee ballot measure, homelessness, the food & beverage tax, Ashland's demographic shift, deferred building maintenance, Madrone Ridge, housing permits, and the Asante $4M.
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LGBTQ+ Victory Fund Endorses Dan Ruby for Ashland City Council
The national organization dedicated to electing LGBTQ+ leaders at every level of government has endorsed Dan Ruby in the 2026 Ashland City Council race.
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Two Candidates File for Ashland City Council Election
Coverage of the candidates who have filed for the November 2026 City Council election.
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2026 Ashland Election Info: Candidate Questionnaire
Dan answers RVMBA's questions about watershed stewardship, trails, outdoor recreation, and the proposed Madrone Ridge acquisition.
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Campaign Updates
Direct updates from the campaign — endorsements, events, and what's at stake in November.
- Campaign Newsletter
October 2026 Campaign Update
Dan shares updates on endorsements, upcoming events, and the final push before Election Day.
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September 2026 Campaign Update
An update on the campaign's progress, platform priorities, and how to get involved.
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