Stan Benson of Hood River quietly exited the Hood River County Planning Commission this week after 25 years of service. Benson deserves thanks for a quarter-century of service in what is largely a thankless role.
Communities rely on people serving in appointed positions, such as Planning Commissions for cities and the county, and in elected ones, ranging from county-wide jurisdictions such as Transportation, Library or Parks, to location-specific bodies such as water and fire districts.
The filing deadline is approaching for a busy ballot on the May 19 Special Districts election.
It’s a long list, with plenty of opportunities for anyone interested in trying their hand at public service. Does anyone expect a typical board member to last for 25 years? It’s unusual, though not rare, but credit goes to anyone who serves with dedication for a term or two in these volunteer positions.
The filing period ends March 19 for the Special District election. Potential candidates can find the filing form on the Hood River County Elections website, hoodriver.co.us/elections. All applications must be in the Elections office no later than 5 p.m. on March 19. For details contact the Hood River County Elections office at 541-386-1442.
Here is the complete list of open positions scheduled for the May 19 ballot:
HRC Transportation District
Director 1 — unexpired 2- year term
Directors — three 4-year terms
HRC School District
Position 1 — 4 year term
Position 3 — 4 year term
Position 5 — 4 year term
Parkdale RFD
Directors — three 4 year terms
Westside RFD
Directors — three 4 year terms
Wy’East RFD
Directors — two 4 year terms
Crystal Springs Water District
Commissioners — three 4 year terms
Ice Fountain Water District
Commissioners — two 4 year terms
HRC Library District
Board Members — two 4 year terms
HRV Parks and Recreation
Board Members — three 4 year terms
Port of Cascade Locks
Commissioners — three 4 year terms
Port of Hood River
Commissioners — two 4 year terms
Odell Sanitary District
Director — one 4 year term
Parkdale Sanitary District
Director — one 4 year term
Directors — two 2 year unexpired terms
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