Stand up, get involved, do good

 There looks to be an opportunity for a budding politician to step up and put their name forward to be appointed to one of our local districts. Two sitting commissioners, one at the fire district and the other at the hospital district, have announced their intention to resign their seats.

Fire commissioner Raye Newman told fellow commissioners at the fire district’s regular meeting on January 12 that he and his wife would be moving from the Point and that his resignation would be effective January 31, 2022. “It’s been an honor and a privilege to work with you,” he said.

A notice from fire chief Christopher Carleton and commission chair Virginia Lester subsequently called for individuals to make their interest known. “A recent resignation has resulted in an opening that the board of commissioners is seeking to fill by appointment. The commissioners are looking for a motivated, thoughtful, community-oriented individual who understands the importance in helping guide the current and future work of a progressive community emergency services agency. Interested individuals must be a registered voter, U.S. citizen, 18 or older, no felony status, and a permanent resident of Point Roberts.

If you are interested, please compose a letter stating your reasons for seeking the position, along with a professional resume. Please send to fire chief Christopher Carleton at chief@wcfd5.com no later than Friday, January 28, 2022 at 5 p.m. If you have questions regarding the position or the process, please feel free to contact chief Carleton or board chair Virginia Lester at vlester@wcfd5.com.”

The appointment of the position could take place at the regularly scheduled monthly board meeting on February 9, 2022.

Later that same day, hospital district commissioner Richard Dennis announced his intention to give up his seat. “For personal reasons, I will be moving to Texas at the end of March or beginning of April. My wife and I are selling our house – this is a permanent move and I will be tendering my resignation at the conclusion of the February meeting to give the district time to find a replacement in time for the March meeting. I've enjoyed the opportunity to work with everyone.”

After thanking Dennis for his service, hospital commission chair Stephen Falk said, “I would encourage people to consider becoming a commissioner.” Those interested in serving on the board may write district superintendent Barbara Wayland at superintendent@prphd.org.