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Jackson County Library District Director Position 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.Library districts provide access to educational and informational resources and programs. The board is responsible for budgeting and personnel administration.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter in the district. ORS 451.410Term: 4 years

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    Patty Jensen
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    Karen Spoonts
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    James W Theen
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Biographical Information

What skills and experience do you bring to the board?

What do you see as the role of libraries today, and what kinds of services do you consider important for the library to provide?

What do you see as the greatest challenges facing libraries today, and how would you address them?

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Town Where You Live Medford
Your Experience/Qualifications Medford City recorder; Clerk of Medford City council/medford Urban renewal agency / Medford water commission. Attended study sessions board meetings executive sessions and budget meetings
County OR
Member of Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders (OAMR); member of the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC); OAMR Region Director; OAMR 2016 Recorder of the year; OAMR Committees: Legislative Committee, Records Management, By-laws; Chamber Leadership; Alba Committee
Reading is always the most important role the library provides. Unfortunately children don't read as much as they used to. I would like to see programs in place where we use volunteers to help children with their reading, offer spelling bees and obtain grants for high school students to attend college or trade schools
The perception that libraries aren't needed anymore. Libraries are needed. Again it's on the focus of educating the young to enjoy reading.
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