Nedonna Rural Fire Protection District Director Position 3 Choose 1
Special districts in Oregon are formed to provide specific local government needs. They are created by a vote of the people in the local area being served. Examples include people’s utility districts, library districts, water districts, fire protection districts, and more. They are governed by a board of directors, which is responsible for management and financial accountability. Special districts are empowered to levy any necessary taxes and fees to fulfill their mandate. Board members are not paid but may receive a per diem reimbursement.The 267 fire protection districts in Oregon can have different structures and mandates, but all are responsible for funding and staffing fire prevention and safety services, and for managing the budgets of local fire stations.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter or a landowner in the district. If the district has a supporting ordinance, employees of the district are not eligible. ORS 478.050Term: 2 years (incomplete term)
Biographical Information
Town Where You Live
Rockaway Beach
Your Experience/Qualifications
over 30 years in Finance
County
Tillamook
What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
I bring over 30 years of working in the finance field. I was a member of the Rose City Park Neighborhood Association, and a Board Member of The Avenue Condo Association when I lived in Portland.
What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
My top priorities for the district are to support our communities life and safety services.
How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
I understand my role to be primarily a bookkeeping position, and to work with other volunteers to promote safety and support in our district.