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Ashley Fichtner
Ward 4 Commissioner2024-07-15 – 2028-07-01 (sworn in July 15, 2024 per July 15, 2024 minutes; city page 'Term: 2024-2028'; month-level end: 2028-07 per city Mayor and City Commission page which lists a four-year term and 'Term of office is four years')
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Top issues during term (3)(Budget)
high↑Oct 2026[5]
expo center funds investigation
Expect possible legal costs, project delays, and closer scrutiny of every expo-center dollar—taxpayers could end up paying more if problems are confirmed.
high↓Jul 2026[2]
Whistleblower complaint at Shawnee Hospital Authority
Unknown pending the District Attorney's investigation and any forensic audit.
medium↓Apr 2025[0]
mental health funding loss
Losing federal dollars means less cash for local mental health programs, so services may shrink unless another funder steps in.
Decisions during term (8)
Recorded while Fichtner was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
approved6-0Oct 19, 2026
CIP budget amendments (Funds 301 and 303)
approved6-0Oct 19, 2026
Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2026 – 2027:
approved7-0Sep 21, 2026
Shawnee Municipal Authority — Ditch Witch HX-30 Purchase and Budget Amendment
approved7-0Jul 20, 2026
Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026:
approved6-0Jun 15, 2026
Resolution No. 6793 — FY2026-2027 Budget adoption
approved6-0Jun 15, 2026
Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026:
approved6-0May 18, 2026
Budget amendments for Fiscal Year 2025 – 2026:
approvedVoted yes7-0Feb 9, 2026
CIP Budget Amendments — Fleet Replacement Costs (Items 9a-b)
Voting record (1)(Budget)
1 yes0 no
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