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 young children who are enrolled in the Ashland School District.
 
Greg worked as a police officer for 17 years starting in 1995-1997 with the Ashland Police Department and then later with the Medford Police Department from 1997-2012. During his career, Greg had the opportunity to work in various capacities from patrol to special assignments, finishing his career as a Lieutenant, commanding both the Administration Divisions and the Patrol Divisions.   As a leader in public safety, responsible for making decisions during critical times, he learned the importance of problem solving and working with others to find creative and meaningful solutions.  Greg has also taught various police related topics throughout the state and testifies as an expert in the area of police tactics.  Greg continues to consult in the field of law enforcement through his own consultant business.
 
In 2012, Greg changed careers, taking his public safety and community service experience and using it in the field of sustainable technology for Brammo Inc., an electric motorcycle manufacturer located here in Ashland.  As the Director of Global Fleet Development, Greg’s work focuses on integrating clean alternative fuel vehicles into government fleets around the world. 
 
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 as a coach. Greg is also a volunteer for the Jackson County Special Olympics and the Muscular Dystrophy Association and he even danced for charity as part of the Southern Oregon Sparrow Club’s 2010 “Dancing with the Rogue Valley Stars” show.  Greg is a Paul Harris Fellow with Ashland Lithia Springs Rotary and President of the Board of Directors for the Ashland Emergency Food Bank as well.
 
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 and believes that the City Council should be a “problem solving” body, not a political one. 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 for everyone.