Greg Lemhouse was elected to the City Council in 2008. He is a native Oregonian, born and raised in Salem and is married to an Ashland High School Alumni whose family has lived in Ashland for over 30 years. Together they have 3 children young children who are enrolled in the Ashland School District.
Greg worked for the city as a police officer from 1995 to 1997. During that time he worked closely with the community, experiencing first hand the “New Years Day Flood” of 1997. He has worked for the Medford Police Department since 1997 and is currently a Lieutenant. He commands the Administrative Division and is responsible for overseeing the department’s budget, internal affairs investigations, recruitment, department training and fleet management. Greg is also responsible for the department’s disaster preparedness preparation, working with agencies throughout the county in preparing community responses to natural or man-made disasters. Greg teaches throughout the state on several public safety related topics as well.
Greg has a degree in Sociology from Oregon State University. He enjoys reading, outdoor sports and traveling with his family. He is involved in Ashland Little League and YMCA Youth Sports. Greg is also a volunteer for the Jackson County Special Olympics and a member of Ashland Lithia Springs Rotary.
Greg is a proud Ashlander and is dedicated to protecting the character of Ashland. His priorities include addressing the challenging budget and fiscal issues that face the city, protecting parks and open space, addressing the forest resiliency of Ashland’s watershed and the creation of a long term plan for economic development that will keep Ashland financially sustainable for the future.
As a registered Independent, Greg feels as though he represents all of Ashland. He is dedicated to creating and maintaining strong relationships between the city government, its partners and most of all the community, keeping Ashland a wonderful place to live, work and play.
Commissions & Committees
Audit Commission
Citizens' Budget Committee
Public Arts Commission
Forest Lands Commission
Address & Contact Information
20 E Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: 541-488-6002
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