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Ashford went through the various
city departments, and associated companies or agencies, and
provided contact information and a brief run-down of how to
access the appropriate service. She addressed public
services, parks and forestry, public utilities, solid waste,
crime stopper information and Toledo Edison.
The neighborhood meeting, held
at Kent Branch Library, is an example, said Ashford, of the
types of ways in which she intends to communicate with
district residents when she is in office.
“You want someone who is honest,
trustworthy and with the patience to listen,” said one of
Ashford’s campaign volunteers when she addressed the
attendees.
Ashford, who worked for the
State of Michigan for years as an account examiner,
departmental analyst and senior auditor before her
retirement in 2013, is making her first bid for elected
office. She has stated that her focus is on four primary
issues – safety, education, economic development and
expanding opportunities for youth.
Ashford’s opponents include
Democrat Yvonne Harper and independent Scott Ramsay, who was
appointed to fill the seat vacated by current Mayor Paula
Hicks-Hudson.
The special election for the
District 4 seat will be held on May 5.
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