OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:Department of Revenue (6 years); Governor’s Ombudsman Office (2 years); Department of Commerce (10 years); Department of Consumer and Business Services (16 years)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Kamiah (ID) High School; assorted college coursework

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Talking Book and Braille Services Advisory Council, Oregon State Library (4 years - Chair from 1994-1996); Board of Trustees, Oregon State Library (6 years - Chair from 2000-2001); Salem Public Library Advisory Board (current)

Dedicated to the Salem Public Library District

I joined the effort to establish a Salem Public Library District because our library is a vital, much-used resource in our community. Without a Library District to provide stable, dedicated funding, our library will be seriously cut back in the coming years.

Experienced in fiscal management

I offer skills and knowledge developed in 34 years working in Oregon state government.

• Broad budget experience preparing and managing budgets up to $14 million

• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures

• Knowledge of board roles and responsibilities gained managing 12 state licensing boards

• Fair and responsible personnel management

Knowledgeable about library operations

I come to the board table with a strong understanding of library operations and issues gained through 10 years affiliated with the Oregon State Library and one year as a member of the Salem Public Library Advisory Board. I know that our Salem Public Library needs:

• More hours of service, particularly the restoration of Monday hours, to respond to the demand for access in the community

• More books on the shelves, after deep cuts to the book budget have limited the purchase of new titles for research and entertainment

• More cultural and educational programs for children and adults, promoting learning for all ages

(This information furnished by Elaine Day