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Glide Rural Fire Protection District Director Position 5

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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    Ashley Hicks
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Biographical Information

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?

Contact Phone 541-530-1460
Campaign Phone (public) 541-530-1460
Town Where You Live Roseburg
Your Experience/Qualifications Former Roseburg City Council Member, City of Roseburg Budget Committee, STIF/STAC Umpqua Transportation District
County Douglas
Former Elected City of Roseburg City Council, City of Roseburg Budget Committee, UTRANS STIF/STAC
I’m ready to help however I’m needed.
My understanding will change in time as I learn directly from the leadership of this district board and fire chief.