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Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ hosts open houses for upcoming May special election
Story by James Hill
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Board zones map.
With an unprecedented number of Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Board of Directors seats on the ballot for the May 21 special election, Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ is hosting two open houses for interested parties. The open houses are for anyone interested in learning more about what is involved with becoming an elected board member.
The schedule includes:
- 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 19.
- 10-11:30 a.m., Friday, March 5.
Hosts for these events include Chair Mohamed Alyajouri (Zone 6), Vice Chair Tiffani Penson (Zone 2), Secretary Denise Frisbee (Zone 1) and President Mark Mitsui. There are five Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Board seats on the ballot for the May election. The seats on the ballot include:
- Zone 1: boundaries (incumbent not seeking reelection);
- Zone 4: boundaries;
- Zone 5: boundaries;
- Zone 6: boundaries;
- Zone 7: boundaries; for a 2-year unexpired term. (No incumbent, due to a change of residency for current board member).
The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Board of Directors consists of seven members elected by zones to four-year terms. Board members govern the college, which includes selecting the president, approving the college budget, and establishing policies that govern the operation of the college.
For information on the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Board of Directors and the open houses, visit the webpage. For information on local elections, visit your county elections offices.
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »