Ashland City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Kerry Kencairn
Candidate for City Council
Kerry Kencairn 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
Landscape architect and site planner who serves on the Ashland Planning Commission. Also volunteers as a court appointed special advocate.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Landscape Architect and Site Planner; Commissioner on the City of Ashland's Planning Commission
Where Kerry Kencairn stands: positions on the record
Budget and fees1 sourced position
Says residents should collectively pay for the services they rely on, with costs allocated by ability to pay.
“I’m a believer in people paying for the benefits that they get.”
Own statementAshland.news · Aug 20, 2026
Homelessness and shelter2 sourced positions
Says she supported OHRA taking over management of the night lawn.
Own statementAshland.news · Aug 20, 2026
Says there should be more places such as the night lawn in the city.
Own statementAshland.news · Aug 20, 2026
Health care1 sourced position
Says she supports a healthcare district in Ashland while calling the issue complex.
Own statementAshland.news · Aug 20, 2026
Approach to the council1 sourced position
Says she has no agenda and intends to support even-handed and unbiased decision making.
“What is my agenda? I don’t have one.”
Own statementJackson County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General Election (City of Ashland, p. 15-20) · Sep 14, 2026
Also running for City Council
- Linda Adams
- Jack Buckley
- Teresa Cisneros
- Brian Hellwig
- Bob Kaplan (incumbent)
- Ronan Kilkelly
- Clarinda Merripen
- Brandon Polanco
- Dan Ruby
- Victoria Slaboda
- Aydin Timmons
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