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POLICE/FIRE: Summary of comments
Two different types of people involved, two different cultures.
Is there a cost saving? If not, why change.
What has happened in other cities? More research would be needed.
Would there be confusion between authorities?
Effectiveness is the most important aspect.
It wouldn't work.
Not a charter issue, but a management issue. But if in the Charter, police and fire should be
equally represented.
Keep separate - I would say that this was the majority opinion.
BAND: Summary of comments
A unique resource, and should be protected by the Charter. It's Tradition. It's a part of Ashland
values. It makes us happy. It's "archaic". The band is an "investment" in tourism and culture.
We should trust the Council to keep the Band. Band should not have to compete for $$. It
would be at higher risk by not being in the charter. Should be in the Charter to provide historic
continuity.
Suggestions:
We should promote arts in the city in general; simplify and encourage arts competition.
There should be more diversity in music and cultural activities in the city, and more access to the
bandshell.
There should be a Cultural Arts Commission.
Charter should promote arts in general, then have the council decide which ones are to be
budgeted.
Could possibly be a Department, or part of a Department.
Finally: Need to keep the Band in the Charter vs. Not a charter issue, and -Put it in under Parks
and Recreation.
Then a reminder that change almost always brings unintended consequences.
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