Position 1: Marilyn McWilliams

Marilyn McWilliams has lived in the District for 40 years.  She taught science, math and computers in Beaverton schools, later changing careers to do analytical laboratory work.  She worked in the Oregon Public Health Laboratory doing drinking water analysis and other tests.  Later Marilyn worked for the Portland Water Pollution Control Laboratory where she analyzed environmental waters and sludges.  She is now enjoying retirement. Her elected career started in 1990, when she served on the Sunset High Local Committee and the district Siting and Boundary Committee.  She has been active following environmental issues.  She feels it is an honor to represent the customers of the Tualatin Valley Water District and is committed to work to insure the expansion of the Hagg Lake Dam, while keeping our supply of clean, reliable water affordable.

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Position 2: Dick Schmidt

Dick Schmidt was born and raised on a farm between Albany and Lebanon, Oregon. He served four years in the United States Navy from 1963-1967 and worked for 30 years in special weapons laboratories and analytical laboratories specializing in water and wastewater. Presently, he works for the City of Portland, Office of Sustainable Development regulating the 54 garbage haulers permitted by the city and deal with the problems our garbage and recycling customers face. He's been married to his beautiful wife, Donna for over 20 years. She is a Program Manager for the Westside Transportation Alliance. He has one son, Brian who is pursuing his education.

Position 3: Jim Duggan

Jim Duggan is a registered professional engineer specializing in civil and environmental engineering. He is employed by the City of Beaverton. A Board member since 1993 and a life-long resident of the district, Jim currently is the TVWD representative to the Regional Water Providers Consortium Board. Jim believes the district must be continually vigilant and actively pursue partnerships with the other water providers in the region to assure emergency supplies, explore economic efficiencies, and properly plan for growth. Jim thinks the district must also maintain its focus on consistently providing excellent service to all our customers.

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Position 4: Richard Burke

Richard Burke runs a small business providing internet services and is the Executive Director of Oregon's third largest political party. Richard worked on a variety of water issues in the 2001 legislative session and has served as the Secretary of Washington County's CPO#1 citizen organization. Richard has been elected to two Local School Committees and has worked on a variety of regional planning issues. "I'm most concerned with the basics: TVWD must continue to secure safe drinking water, limit rate increases to 3% per year, phase out our remaining property tax base and enhance our water delivery infrastructure."

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Position 5: Jim Doane

Jim Doane is a retired professional engineer. For over 30 years, Jim specialized in water resource engineering and civil engineering. Jim believes that the Board faces a number of critical issues associated with the continued delivery of an abundant quantity of high quality, affordable water to the residents of the district. Jim also wants to make sure that the district does everything it can to promote conservation and sustainability.

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