||| FROM SUSAN D. KUNK |||


Brian has been deeply, and broadly, engaged in community service at many levels since he came to Orcas almost 25 years ago. He has been a structural firefighter, technical rescue team member, a marine rescue/transport team member, and has served as an officer of the Orcas Island Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Association.

He has served as our Planning Commissioner, Port Commissioner, and Housing Commissioner. He has served on the Eastsound Planning and Review Committee and has been a Trustee of the OPAL Community Land Trust and served as its Treasurer. He has been on the Boards of the Eastsound Water Board (and served as its President), the Orcas Family Health Center, Childrens’ House (and served as its Treasurer), and Lopez Island Vineyards. He has served as a Trustee of the OPAL Community Land Trust and has served as its Treasurer. He is currently
VP of the Orcas Highlands Association Board.

In short, Brian has proven skills in leadership, budget and finance; understands government processes and regulations; and has extensive experience collaborating productively with his fellow commissioners/trustees/Board members. Brian is a strong advocate of WA State’s Public Records & Open Public Meetings Acts.

Brian has publicly stated that, as he sees it, the three biggest issues facing the department rightnow are:

  1. Rebuilding the Community’s trust in OIFR’s leadership through Good Governance and Transparency
  2. Developing and Delivering a plan for Financial Stability that the community will support
  3. Volunteer retention, recruitment, and training

I strongly support Brian Ehrmantraut for Fire Commissioner Seat #2.


 

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