Nehalem Bay Health District Director Position 4
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.Health districts seek to provide a range of physical and mental health services to communities, sometimes in association with a hospital. The board is responsible for budgeting and personnel administration.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter in the district. Employees of the district are not eligible. ORS 440.325 and 440.330(6)Term: 4 years
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Mary Leverette
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What medical, managerial, or financial experience do you bring to this position?
What are the most urgent challenges faced by the District, and how would you address them?
How would you improve transparency on the board and facilitate public input?
Campaign Phone (public)
5034498445
Town Where You Live
Wheeler
Your Experience/Qualifications
Appointed to fill a 6-month NBHD term as of January 2025. Wheeler City Council member 2024-2029.
County
OR
MS in Psychology. Director of Corrections Mental Health Programs, State of Oregon. Wheeler City Council member as of January 2025.
I support & endorse the five (5) priorities outlined in the Nehalem Bay Health District's Strategic Plan: engaging our community; ensuring the fiscal health of the District; enhancing & expanding health services & programs; enhance staffing support; &, govern the District equitably & effectively.
The NBHD makes every effort to be transparent & to engage the public in its endeavors. All meetings are open to the public with agendas & Zoom links clearly displayed. Clients have been asked about their needs & desires in constructing the new NB Health Clinic/Pharmacy & about improvements being considered for the Nehalem Valley Care Center. The NBHD Strategic Plan lists its first priority as "convene community to increase health care access & improve community-wide health factors". This is a very good start at increasing community input & responding to concerns.
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