Brookings Rural Fire Protection District Director Position 5 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: 4 years
Biographical Information
Contact Phone
5416613134
Town Where You Live
Brookings
Your Experience/Qualifications
Member of the Board for over 10 years, maintain open communications with county, city and state officials.
County
Curry
Term
4 years
Term Expires
2025
What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
Title Officer, Principal Broker, Loan Originator, Corporate Director Customer Service, Systems.
What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
District priority is oversight of tax dollars, keep the budget.
How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
Assist Brookings Fire Chief in Support of the Contract for services to the Fire District.