Applications open for Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioner position

Taylar Ansures August 10, 2023

Last Updated: August 10, 2023

ASHLAND, Ore. – The City of Ashland says former Ashland Parks and Recreation Commissioner Leslie Eldridge resigned from the Commission effective July 31.

Eldridge resigned to accept the Interim Director role for Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission.

The former Director, Michael Black, announced his resignation effective July 14.

This resignation vacates the commissioner position through December 31, 2024.

The deadline to apply for the vacant position is Wednesday, August 23. The Commission will lead the vetting process for applicants.

The new commissioner’s term of office will begin immediately and will continue until the end of the current term.

Interested applicants may apply online at ashland.or.us.

Taylar Ansures August 10, 2023

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Taylar Ansures is a producer and reporter for NBC5 News. Taylar is from Redding, California and went to California State University, Chico. After graduating, she joined KRCR News Channel 7 in Redding as a morning producer. She moved to Southern Oregon in 2022 to be closer to family and became KTVL News 10’s digital producer. Taylar is currently finishing her Master's Degree in Professional Creative Writing through the University of Denver. In her free time, Taylar frequents independent bookstores and explores hiking trails across Southern Oregon and Northern California.