<div>I was stunned to read that some of our city councilors are concerned about a possible $100,000 annual maintenance bill for upkeep on the 1,974-acre Madrone Ridge property, which might be given to the city of Ashland. Ownership of that property would be a golden opportunity for the city to create an effective fire barrier on the whole west side of our town, the side from which summer winds frequently come, and which is now covered with highly flammable forests. Years ago a good friend, when asked about a seemingly expensive insurance premium, told me, “If you can’t afford to replace it, insure it.” We can’t afford to replace half the housing stock in our town. We must “insure” it. I’d be happy chip in more than my $7 monthly “fire control fee” to cover this cost. I think many Ashlanders would agree with me. I suggest tripling it for all properties valued in excess of $500,000 to cover the cost of maintenance on this new “city park.”Ward WilsonAshland</div>

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I was stunned to read that some of our city councilors are concerned about a possible $100,000 annual maintenance bill for upkeep on the 1,974-acre Madrone Ridge property, which might be given to the city of Ashland. Ownership of that property would be a golden opportunity for the city to...

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I was stunned to read that some of our city councilors are concerned about a possible $100,000 annual maintenance bill for upkeep on the 1,974-acre Madrone

Letter: Madrone Ridge is worth it

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