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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

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John Ketchum (N)

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Town Where You Live Keno
Your Experience/Qualifications I have done the Fire Chief's job and understand the role of the board as it relates to the Fire Chief. 40 plus years working with and for other boards in Klamath County. Strong working knowledge of Oregon Budget Laws.
County Klamath
Term 4 year
Term Expires 6/2029

What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?

I have worked for and with a number of different boards and have served on the Klamath County Interoperable Communications Group as the board chairman as well as the Klamath County 911 User Board and was the chairman for many years.

What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?

The top priorities of the board are to ensure stable funding and appropriate spending, and to ensure that the district is ready to respond and fill the needs of our community. These priorities can be achieved by supporting the staff and volunteers in order to provide the service the community deserves.

How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?

The role of the board is to set policy, assure fiscal responsibility and maintain an open line of communication to the community while providing the Fire Chief with the tools and funds necessary to deliver vital services to the community. While the Board directs policy, the Fire Chief directs the department and we best achieve this by supporting each other.

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Robert (Bob) Moore (N)

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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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