Ashland City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Jack Buckley

Candidate for City Council

12 candidates · 4 seats5 sourced positions

Jack Buckley is running for Ashland City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 12 candidates are running for 4 seats.

Voter registration deadline · Tue, Oct 13, 2026

Stagehand at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival who has held union offices with IATSE Local 154. Lists no prior governmental experience.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Stagehand at The Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Endorsed by: Lists Southern Oregon Labor Chapter, Oregon Labor Federation. Jackson County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General Election (City of Ashland, p. 15-21) · Sep 14, 2026

Where Jack Buckley stands: positions on the record

Budget and fees1 sourced position

Says his focus is on raising revenue for the city.
“my focus is on raising revenue for the city”
Own statementThe Ashland Chronicle Issues Forum · Oct 4, 2026

Wildfire1 sourced position

Says he supports city subsidies, city crews or contractors to help people clear and maintain defensible space around their homes.
Own statementAshland.news · Aug 12, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Says the city itself will need to be involved in constructing housing to sell and rent to control costs for families.
“the city itself will need to be involved in constructing housing to sell as well as rent”
Own statementThe Ashland Chronicle Issues Forum · Oct 4, 2026

Utility fee measure1 sourced position

Says he has decided to abstain from voting on Measure 15-243.
“I have decided to abstain from voting on this ballot measure.”
Own statementThe Ashland Chronicle Issues Forum · Oct 4, 2026

Health care1 sourced position

Would use the $4 million Asante payment to support other providers such as La Clinica through a city grant process.
“through a city grant process”
Own statementThe Ashland Chronicle Issues Forum · Oct 4, 2026

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