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How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Ashland voter guide

Aquatic center

Sep 3, 2026

Resolution 2026-14, the intention to construct the Ashland Wellness and Aquatics Center and issue revenue bonds

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, September 2026

  • YesChuck NiemeyerVoted yes on Resolution 2026-14, the intention to construct the Ashland Wellness and Aquatics Center and issue revenue bonds (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesJake CrnkovichVoted yes on Resolution 2026-14, the intention to construct the Ashland Wellness and Aquatics Center and issue revenue bonds (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesJim PinkmanVoted yes on Resolution 2026-14, the intention to construct the Ashland Wellness and Aquatics Center and issue revenue bonds (passed 4-0, September 2026).

City of Ashland · Sep 3, 2026Link

Aquatic center sales tax

Aug 6, 2026

Resolution 2026-11 placing a half-cent local sales tax increase on the November 2026 ballot

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, August 2026

  • YesChuck NiemeyerVoted yes on Resolution 2026-11 placing a half-cent local sales tax increase on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-0, August 2026).
  • YesJake CrnkovichVoted yes on Resolution 2026-11 placing a half-cent local sales tax increase on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-0, August 2026).
  • YesJim PinkmanVoted yes on Resolution 2026-11 placing a half-cent local sales tax increase on the November 2026 ballot (passed 4-0, August 2026).

City of Ashland · Aug 6, 2026Link

E-bikes and scooters

Sep 3, 2026

The third and final reading of Ordinance 1262 regulating electric bicycles, electric scooters and electric motorcycles

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, September 2026

  • YesChuck NiemeyerVoted yes on the third and final reading of Ordinance 1262 regulating electric bicycles, electric scooters and electric motorcycles (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesJake CrnkovichVoted yes on the third and final reading of Ordinance 1262 regulating electric bicycles, electric scooters and electric motorcycles (passed 4-0, September 2026).
  • YesJim PinkmanVoted yes on the third and final reading of Ordinance 1262 regulating electric bicycles, electric scooters and electric motorcycles (passed 4-0, September 2026).

City of Ashland · Sep 3, 2026Link

Liquor licenses

May 21, 2026

Recommending a special designated liquor license for Platinum Pours at Stir-Up Days

Result as recorded: failed 1-2, May 2026

  • YesJim PinkmanVoted yes on recommending a special designated liquor license for Platinum Pours at Stir-Up Days (failed 1-2, May 2026).
  • NoChuck NiemeyerVoted no on recommending a special designated liquor license for Platinum Pours at Stir-Up Days (failed 1-2, May 2026).

City of Ashland · May 21, 2026Link

Pedestrian underpass

Jun 18, 2026

Resolution 2026-9, an agreement with JEO for the pedestrian underpass project

Result as recorded: passed 4-0, June 2026

  • YesChuck NiemeyerVoted yes on Resolution 2026-9, an agreement with JEO for the pedestrian underpass project (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesJake CrnkovichVoted yes on Resolution 2026-9, an agreement with JEO for the pedestrian underpass project (passed 4-0, June 2026).
  • YesJim PinkmanVoted yes on Resolution 2026-9, an agreement with JEO for the pedestrian underpass project (passed 4-0, June 2026).

City of Ashland · Jun 18, 2026Link

Storage containers

Apr 2, 2026

The second reading of Ordinance 1256 changing outdoor storage container (Conex) standards

Result as recorded: passed 3-0, April 2026

  • YesChuck NiemeyerVoted yes on the second reading of Ordinance 1256 changing outdoor storage container (Conex) standards (passed 3-0, April 2026).
  • YesJim PinkmanVoted yes on the second reading of Ordinance 1256 changing outdoor storage container (Conex) standards (passed 3-0, April 2026).

City of Ashland · Apr 2, 2026Link

Water and sewer rates

May 21, 2026

The third reading of Ordinance 1258 setting water and wastewater charges

Result as recorded: passed 3-0, May 2026

  • YesChuck NiemeyerVoted yes on the third reading of Ordinance 1258 setting water and wastewater charges (passed 3-0, May 2026).
  • YesJim PinkmanVoted yes on the third reading of Ordinance 1258 setting water and wastewater charges (passed 3-0, May 2026).

City of Ashland · May 21, 2026Link

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