I am an attorney/small business owner in Ashland. Over the years, I have known Tonya Graham, she has filled many roles — mother, community activist, leader.
Tonya works tirelessly. She throws herself into her work as a city councilor and executive director of a respected climate-action nonprofit. And I have watched her cheer on her son playing tee-ball with mine!
Our town needs a mayor who knows how to get things done through leadership, planning and delegation. Tonya has just the right combination of skills — forward-thinking, competent, compassionate, consensus-building — and she demonstrates that in word and deed every day.
Tonya devotes her intelligence, time and heart space to those who have suffered disasters and severe trauma. Where others might run from heartbreak, Tonya leans into it. With a kind and capable mayor, we can turn our recent fire-disaster into a community-building and town-enhancing experience. I wholeheartedly endorse Tonya Graham for mayor.
