The Ashland Chamber of Commerce recently hosted and sponsored the 2016 Fall Legislative Forums. Ashland Chamber Legislative Chair Cindy Bernard chaired the discussions, including this one, featuring candidate for District 5 State Representative, Pam Marsh. The discussion was moderated by board members Jac Nickels, Mary Gardiner and Sheila Cough and was filmed at the RVTV Studios at the SOU Digital Media Center.

You can see the rest of the 2016 Fall Legislative Forums, which include candidates for Ashland City Council – positions #1, #3 and #5, Ashland Mayor, Jackson County Commissioner (Position #2), and State Senator (District 3) here.

By Pam Marsh

Pam Marsh was elected to the Oregon State Legislature to represent House District 5 in November 2016. She is a 24-year resident of Oregon, former Ashland city council member, small business owner and past manager of Ashland’s nonprofit food bank. It’s a diverse resume that’s given her a good understanding of the local economy and the challenges facing families that require state attention, including early childhood programs, strong schools and the continuation of health care reform.