HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-152 Letter of Resignation Mayor Akins CITY OF
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CITY COUNCIL
Julie Akins,Mayor
January 23, 2023
Fellow Councilors, the people of Ashland and Joe Lessard,
Today I am submitting my resignation, effective Friday, January 27th at
the close of business.
I've served the community as a volunteer legislator for four years, two
years as a city councilor and two years as your mayor. I'm proud of
certain.accomplishments: Creating the Social Equity and Racial Justice
Committee, changing thefocus to housing, funding emergency shelter
for vulnerable populations; moving our communitythrough the
pandemic and the Almeda fire, working toward a sustainable budget
and setting an agenda of transparency.
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I've been;honoredto serve the people of;Ashland as your elected mayor,
an-honor afforded few, and I have appreciated the support of the people.
But it's important to admit when it's time and for me it's time.
I hope I leave behind the understanding it's possible.to.be kind and
caring but firm and clear.
I would also like to thank my husband Leo who sacrificed so much in
order for me to do this kind of volunteerism in our community and toward
our shared.values. And I look forward to spending.more time with him,
with my family and in rebuilding mycareer,which I love. To the people of
Ashland: You will see me around and my heart remains open to you.
e care of each other.
espectfully,
Julie Akins
CITY COUNCIL
20 East Main Street- Tel: 541.488.6002' julie@council.ashland.or.us
Ashland,Oregon 97520 ' . Fax: 541.488.5311 council@ashland.or.us(email all of Council) .:
ashland.or.us TTY: 800.735.2900