Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue District Director Position 3
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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Gordon L Hovies
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Roy R Rogers
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What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
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Town Where You Live
Tigard
Your Experience/Qualifications
Governmental Experience: Tualatin Mayor; Washington County Commissioner; WorkSystems Inc Board Member; Chair, ODOT Region 1 ACT; Various Regional and State Committees
County
Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill
Term
2025-2029
Term Expires
2029
I am a lifelong public servant and local small business owner. I previously served as the Mayor of Tualatin and a Washington County Commissioner. Additionally, I have been heavily involved in workforce development through my position on the WorkSystems Inc. board, and other various Regional and State Committees. I am pragmatic, transparent, and a bipartisan leader with strong relationships with community groups, local governments, and elected officials.
We need to focus on ensuring that Tualatin Valley Fire &
Rescue can build the infrastructure needed to serve our growing population and train the skilled workforce for the future of our region. Additionally, I would like to focus on a strong and sustainable budget and ensure that we are listening to what firefighters and other employees of TVF&R need to continue to be successful.
The Board needs to work directly with the fire chief in unison. While the chief focuses on daily operations, the Board needs to oversee business operations, and help to ensure that resources are secured, the district is in compliance with fire codes, and emergency services are being delivered effectively.
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