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Warrenton Rural Fire Protection District Director Position 2 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

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Karen Deeter (N)

Biographical Information

Town Where You Live Warrenton
Your Experience/Qualifications Warrenton Fire Protection District Director Postion 2, Vice President, volunteer firefighter in Washington and Alaska.
Term 2 years
Term Expires May 2025

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

2 years as Vice President, Director Position 2, prior volunteer firefighter, ambulance driver, first responder.

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

Updating hire highdrants is our first priority.

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

Yes, we work in collaboration the the Warrenton Firecheif.