Virginia L. Honeywell

OCCUPATION:

Retired; Presently serving on the Stayton City Council.

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Corporate Officer of KJ Enterprises of Oregon, Inc.; Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal, State of Oregon; Administrator of Fire Standards and Accreditation Board, State of Oregon; Administrator State Board of Barbers and Hairdresser, State of Oregon; Administrator of the Board of Cosmetic Therapy, State of Oregon.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

Marylhurst, Portland State University, Oregon State University, Chemeketa Community College, Treasure Valley Community College, all course work. Graduated from the National Fire Academy 4 Year Executive Fire Officer Program. Graduate of Mapleton, OR High School. Graduate of Eugene Beauty College and Bea’s Floral Design School

PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:

Served on Cascade School Board 1987-95; Served on North Santiam School Board 1998-99 & 2000-2002; Served on the Stayton Library Foundation to present; As Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal I lead and directed a staff of 64 FTE’s and worked with cities, counties, special districts and Indian Tribes totaling 419 legal entities. Developed and wrote the Y2K Plan for the Cities of Aumsville and Stayton; Presently serving on the Marion County Fair Board; I worked for the City of Aumsville as staff support for the Planning Commission.

I would like to serve as the Mayor of Stayton because I believe I have the skills and expertise to assist the city in its endeavors. I like problem solving and I am good at doing it. I believe it is every citizen’s responsibility to give back, in some way, to its community that has served him or her. My goals will be maintaining livability for all Stayton’s citizenry, addressing the city’s codes to meet the criteria that best meets the need of the city and working to improve the infrastructure. We need to bring to fruition current plans and projects that are on the table before we take on new one. I want people to talk to me and tell me their concerns and ideas.