OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Prior to Joining the Oregon School Boards Association in 1997, I was employed as a school business official by the Oregon Department of Education from 1984 to 1997.

From 1978 to 1984 I was the Business Manager of the Estacada School District, Estacada Oregon.

From 1969 to 1978 I was employed as an accountant in the Business Office of Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington.

U.S. Navy, 1960 to 1966. U.S. Air Force Reserve: 1981 to 2002

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Graduated from Roosevelt High School, Seattle, Washington 1960

Graduated from Central Washington State College in 1969 with a degree in Business Administration

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Appointed to the Estacada City Council in September 1982. Elected in November 1982.

Appointed member of the Cherrots Budget Committee, 1990

Appointed member of the Salem Keizer School District Budget Committee, 2001 to present.

My name is Al Shannon and I’m asking you for your vote for the Marion County Fire District 1 Board of Directors. My experience as a city council member in Estacada, and budget committee member for both the Cherriots Transit district and the Salem Keizer school district, provide me with the background and wealth of knowledge to draw from. My career has centered on the prudent fiscal operation of local governments, and I fully understand the roll of a board member in governance.

The rural residents of Marion County need the assurance that prompt response to fire and/or emergencies will be available to all of us. It is important that the district maintain its base of taxable property in order to fund operations.

After 26 years service to the United States Military, I retired in June of 2002 as a Chief Master Sergeant (E-9).

Endorsed by Cliff Zauner, State Representative, Randy Franke, former County Commissioner, Mike Ryan, Marion County Commissioner and the Professional Fire Fighters of Marion County, Fire District 1, local 2557.

Thank you for your vote. Al Shannon