Scappoose Library District Director Position 1 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.Library districts provide access to educational and informational resources and programs. The board is responsible for budgeting and personnel administration.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter in the district. ORS 451.410Term: 4 years
Biographical Information
Town Where You Live
Scappoose
Your Experience/Qualifications
Veteran, Community Parent, Federal Service
County
Columbia
What skills and experience do you bring to the board?
As a parent within the community, I have directly benefitted from the services of my local library. I have a passion for the preservation of our libraries as an essential community resource. I have demonstrated years of dedicated service as a military veteran and a federal service worker. I have a strong educational background and have worked professionally as a public health professional for over 12 years.
What do you see as the role of libraries today, and what kinds of services do you consider important for the library to provide?
Libraries serve as a medium to accessible information and resources, for their local communities. As a valuable resource, libraries should provide equitable access to materials in support of literacy. To facilitate engagement, libraries should offer community-needed services like computer and internet access, public meeting space, early education programs, and career placement programs.
What do you see as the greatest challenges facing libraries today, and how would you address them?
Libraries, such as ours, have seen an increase in numbers served without an increase in funding to their pivotal programs.