Jackson County Fire District 5 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: 4 years
Biographical Information
What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
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What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
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How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
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Biographical Information
Contact Phone
5412613139
Campaign Phone (public)
541-261-3139
Town Where You Live
Phoenix
Your Experience/Qualifications
Currently serving as one of the Fire District 5 Board of Directors, FD5 Budget Committee and Phoenix Planning Commissioner. Previously served as Mayor of Phoenix, Urban Renewal Board of Directors, Parks and Water Commissions, Phoenix City Council,
County
Jackson
Term
4 year
Term Expires
2029
What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
I currently serve on the FD5 Board and I am very familiar with FD5 challenges and the solutions to these challenges. My budgeting experience is very helpful. I believe that my service on numerous boards and as Mayor of Phoenix brings institutional knowledge and experience that adds value to the board and benefits to the residents that we serve.
What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
My top priority as the citizen's representative is to insure that you, your family and your neighbors receive the services you expect and deserve from Jackson County Fire District No. 5.(JCFD No. 5). The most important priority is SAFETY
- Quick emergency medical response and rescue services.
- Fighting home, business and other structure fires.
FINANCIAL INTEGRITY and TRANSPARENCY
- It's your money. Every dollar counts! Taxes collected for JCFD No. 5 must be budgeted wisely. I am committed to fiscal responsibility.
We must support our first responders. The district needs to continue to offer risk reduction and great community services.
How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
The Board is the policy making body of the fire district. The Board governs activities that help shape the future of the fire district, The Fire Chief and his staff have the responsibility for the day-to-day administration of the district consistent with the policies set by the Board of Directors.