City hosts ‘Coffee & Conversations’ Tuesday at Railroad Park

Candace Williams, back to camera, discusses the city budget with Councilor Dylan Bloom at a Coffee & Conversations event in May 2025. Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini
June 13, 2025

Informal gatherings offer chance to chat with city councilors, senior city staff

Ashland.news staff report

The second of six scheduled city of Ashland “Coffee & Conversations” gatherings is set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, in Railroad Park.

Some members of the City Council and senior city staff are expected to be on hand for the casual meet-and-greet, according to a city announcement. The public is invited to come by for a cup of coffee.

The rest of this year’s get-togethers are set for:

  • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Garfield Park 
  • 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Hunter Park 
  • 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Enders Shelter in Lithia Park
  • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, at North Mountain Park 

 The informal gatherings have no set agenda, according to the city announcement — “just a chance to connect.” No RSVP is necessary.

This year’s first gathering was held May 13 at Oak Knoll Golf Course. To read about it, click here.

Email Ashland.news at news@ashland.news.

June 14: Corrected start time of the June 17 event.

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Bert Etling is the executive editor of Ashland.news. Email him at betling@ashland.news.

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