Netarts Water District Commissioner 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.Water districts are responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure necessary to deliver potable water to homes and businesses in their service area. The board manages the budget and administers personnel.Qualifications: If the district has 100 or more voters, a candidate must be a registered voter in the district and a landowner in the district. ORS 264.410Term: 2 years (incomplete term)
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Traci Bean
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What do you see as the main challenges facing the District today, and how would you address them?
What skills and training would you bring to the board?
How could the District improve its water conservation practices?
Campaign Phone (public)
503-842-9405
Town Where You Live
Netarts
Your Experience/Qualifications
40+ yrs. in financial services with staff management, budget, operations, regulatory compliance, risk, acquisition and consolidation experience. General Manager for the Netarts Water District. Previously served on the district's board.
County
Tillamook
Term
2 years
Term Expires
Unexpired
Secure funding for numerous projects to address aging treatment and distribution infrastructure.
Pursue a conservation easement to protect the district's watershed thus ensuring continued availability of clean, safe drinking water.
40+ yrs. in financial services industry with staff management, budget, operations, regulatory compliance, and risk management experience. Served on the district's board before joining the district as the General Manager.
Educate customers on ways to conserve water.
Implement an effective tiered pricing structure to incentivize customers to adopt conservation practices thus reducing their water consumption.
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