Election 2015: Haynie and Jones Vie as Park and Recreation Commission Candidates

Please consider attending the League of Women Voters of the San Juans Election Forum on Orcas Island on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall.

The following information on candidates for the Orcas Fire and Rescue Commissioners Race is from the Washington Voters Pamphlet, which will be mailed to county voters next week.

Yesterday we posted similar information on the two candidates for the Orcas Park and Rec Commissioners’ race.

Theresa Haynie

Statement:
A great believer in fitness regardless of one’s age, Theresa Haynie expects to work with Orcas
Parks and Rec District to widen its partnerships in the community. She hopes to see the concept of a
sustainable recreation program for Orcas children continue to expand to islanders of all ages and skill
levels. OIPRD faces some unique challenges in the next couple of years, and Theresa’s ability to focus
on results, to consider strategic direction and tactical activities would build on the great work being done
by the current Orcas Island Parks and Rec District staff and commissioners.

Deborah Jones
Elected Experience: Suncrest Homeowner’s Association 2006-2014; Rico, Colorado Town Council Member 2004-2007; The Rico Center Board of Directors, a community foundation, 2003-2007
Other Professional Experience: The mother of two boys, Logan and Calder, I am self-employed operating two businesses: Bluebird Builders LLC, 2003-present, with my husband Prescott Jones and DH Jones Design, 2008-present.
Education: Los Altos High School, Los Altos, CA; graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.A.
in history, 1992
Community Service: Coached youth soccer 2010-2014; volunteered for the Orcas Island Children’s House Mayoral Fundraiser Campaign 2009-2011; volunteer at the Orcas Island Elementary School

Statement:
I believe that I am an excellent candidate to serve on the OIPRD board position. I offer a fresh
perspective to the board and will work to ensure that our community’s recreational resources are available
to all of our residents. A main goal of mine is to keep youth programs viable. Strong youth programs create
healthy communities. Thank you for considering me for this position.