Scottsburg Rural Fire 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: 2 years (incomplete term)
Biographical Information
Campaign Phone (public)
541-587-4490
Your Experience/Qualifications
Former Voluteer Fireman
County
Douglass
Term
2 yts
Term Expires
2027
What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
Have served on many boards, corporate, church, legal, medical and charitable over the years.
What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
Preparing this fire district for fire protection, including a possible large conflagration. Develop additional water reserves and trained volunteers.
How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
Advisory and. planning; provide professionals and volunteers with the resources they need.