Baker County Commissioner Position 1
County Commissioners set policy and adopt budgets for their counties. They supervise County departments either directly or, when there is a County Administrator, indirectly. Counties provide a wide range of important public services, from managing elections to maintaining roads. To qualify, a candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, a resident of the district for at least a year prior to the General Election, and 18 years of age or older.Term: 4 years. This position is nonpartisan.
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Michelle Kaseberg
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Curtis W Martin
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What are the three greatest challenges facing the County, and how would you address them if elected?
What qualities and experience make you the best candidate for County Commissioner?
What role would you support for the County to play in addressing the supply of housing in the region?
Town Where You Live
Baker City
Your Experience/Qualifications
43+ years in banking industry; last 17 years as Operations Solutions Manager covering 26 branches in 3 states; current member of Baker County Fair Board, member of OSU Extension Citizens Advisory Network, current member of Baker County Cattlewomen and Oregon Cattlewomen.
County
Oregon
For Baker County: quality health care and emergency response management; adequate housing; economic development. To grow our communities and attract new residents and have people stay here, we need to have access to a quality health care system (including a fully functioning hospital) and adequate emergency response units (including city and rural fire districts - paid and volunteer). We need access to affordable housing for first time home buyers, new buyers to the area, etc. With strong health care, emergency management and adequate housing, people will want to move here and this help drive economic development. We have to have a base to work from.
I have 43 years in the banking industry. Most recently 17 years as an operations solutions manager. Prior to that, I did training, marketing, and executive administrative duties. I am involved with Baker County Fair Board, Baker County Cattlewomen, OSU Extension Citizens Advisory Network, and am a 4H leader. My corporate and non-profit experiences have taught me the importance of listening and to be accountable for one's actions. I can bring a well-rounded approach to working with all departments and agencies and be an advocate to help Baker County be the best it can be.
The biggest barrier I see currently is the cost of infrastructure for new homes: including, fees to hook up water, sewer, utilities, build sidewalks, streets, etc. These costs greatly impact the price of new homes - whether it be for single family dwellings, apartments, etc. I see the County working working closely with planning officials to see options to help with the costs of new builds and even remodels of existing homes.
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