Ashland City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Ronan Kilkelly

Candidate for City Council

12 candidates · 4 seats4 sourced positions

Ronan Kilkelly 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

Assistant lead electrician at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Lists an MFA from CSULB and no prior governmental experience.

Occupation (from candidate statement): Assistant Lead Electrician - Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Where Ronan Kilkelly stands: positions on the record

Wildfire1 sourced position

Says the city should pursue grants and provide city-supported labor to help lower-income residents and reluctant landlords create defensible space around homes.
Own statementAshland.news · Jun 29, 2026

Climate and energy1 sourced position

Says solar panels on city parking structures could provide shade and power and help make electricity more affordable.
“We’re in a climate crisis. Deny it or not, things are getting bad.”
Own statementAshland.news · Jun 29, 2026

Small businesses1 sourced position

Suggests exploring lower taxes or fees for small and start-up businesses.
Own statementAshland.news · Jun 29, 2026

Housing1 sourced position

Says workers are being pushed out of Ashland because housing is expensive, and that this needs to change.
“Workers are being pushed out of Ashland”
Own statementJackson County Voters' Pamphlet, Nov 3, 2026 General Election (City of Ashland, p. 15-19) · Sep 14, 2026

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