Ashland Schools, SOU & Families
Keeping working people and younger families in Ashland sustains school enrollment, youth programs, and the healthy intergenerational community that Ashland's schools and Southern Oregon University support.
As a current Ashland School Board member, Dan understands the relationship between city government and the school district from the inside. His platform includes a $50K Ashland Youth and Family Activities Grant pilot to make sports, arts, music, camps, outdoor recreation, and after-school programs more accessible and affordable for Ashland families.
Key priorities
- Formalize regular coordination between City Council and the School Board
- Support SOU’s vitality as an economic and cultural anchor for Ashland
- Invest in youth programs, parks, and after-school opportunities
- Ensure city planning decisions consider impacts on schools and families
- Advocate for safe routes to school and family-friendly public spaces