OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Manager of several businesses (approx 10 years)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Pasadena High School

Pasadena City College A.A. Degree

California State University in Los Angeles

Management & Administration Major

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Marion County Fire District #1 Budget Committee 3 years

Marion County Fire District #1 Board of Directors 6 years

Last 3 years as Board President

RICH MACKIE

COMMUNITY: 25 years resident and property owner in District

Kiwanis Member and Officer many years

Little league parent, coach and umpire

Owned and operated Printing Business for over 25 years in Marion County

Married, 2 adult children

INCUMBENT: 6 years on Board of Directors

Last 3 years Board Chairman

Vice-Chair before that

Labor negotiating Team last 5 years

3 years Budget Committee Member MCFD #1

EDUCATION: Business Management and Administration major

Various classes and seminars in Planning-Accounting and Business Law

WHILE ON BOARD:

Board Chairman during period of time (last 3 years) District has remodeled 2 stations and built 3 new stations as well as built the new Training Center in Brooks.

During this time, Fire District completely upgraded its equipment fleet to serve District approximately next 10-15 years.

PHILOSOPHY: Before I make any decision regarding spending on budget items, my first response is… How does it affect the tax payers pocket book and does it provide the best service?

This position is a Volunteer position and I have invested almost 9 years in the Marion County Fire District #1 to this point looking out for your (the tax payers) interest.

I ask for your vote to continue to do the same.

(This information furnished by Rich Mackie and is printed exactly as submitted.)