Willamalane Budget Committee Opening
Submitted by Whitney Hoshaw, Willamalane Park and Recreation District
The Willamalane budget committee plays an essential role in providing exceptional parks and recreation to the Springfield community. The committee is comprised of the district board members and an equal number of citizens. Each year, the budget committee studies the proposed budget and makes recommendation to the Willamalane Board of Directors about revenues and expenditures.
Willamalane is now seeking applicants to join the committee for the upcoming budget season. The ideal candidate will have a financial or budgetary background, who may have insight into city, county, or special district budgeting. Willamalane does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, race, color, political affiliation, or mental or physical disabilities. Willamalane encourages applicants representative of the area’s wealth of diverse backgrounds.
This opportunity is a great way to get involved, apply specialized skill sets, and make a difference in the local community. Many Willamalane Board Members first served as budget committee members.
Applicants must live within the district’s boundaries. View the district map to determine if you live within district.
The five positions are for a three-year term. The successful candidates will be appointed by the board. Weekly evening meetings are set to begin in mid-May and may extend through the end of the month.
Apply for the Budget Committee
Willamalane is accepting applications to fill five open seats on its volunteer budget committee:
3 Positions for a Full Three-Year Term: 01/01/2020 – 12/31/2023
2 Positions for a Partial Two-Year Term: 01/01/2020 – 12/31/2022
Interested candidates can pick up an application during regular business hours at Bob Keefer Center for Sports and Recreation, 250 S. 32nd St. in Springfield, or download an application here. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, February 21, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Full information available HERE.
For more information contact Jo Schutte, Executive Assistant, at 541-736-4002.
About Willamalane:
Willamalane Park and Recreation District maintains and operates five recreation facilities and 46 parks and natural areas totaling nearly 1,500 acres. Highlights include 10 waterfront areas, 29 miles of hiking and biking trails, 9 turf and 4 synthetic sports fields and 27 playgrounds.
Willamalane offers recreation programs to people ofall ages and abilities. Created by voters in 1944, Willamalane is a special tax district, separate from the city of Springfield, with its own boundaries. It is governed by a five-member, elected board of directors and managed by a district superintendent. Online information is available at willamalane.org.
