About Parks and Recreation District Board
About this position
The Parks and Recreation District board member is responsible for overseeing park and recreation operations within the district.
- Office level
- Local
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Parks and Recreation District Board
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Applicant must reside in the district up for election, be at least 18 years old, and must not be running for any other lucrative office.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee of $10. Signature requirements are the lesser of either 25 signatures or 10% of the total number of active registered voters in the district.
- Filing period
- February 7, 2027 - March 18, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 1300 NW Wall St, Suite 202 Bend, OR 97703-1960
- Filing phone
- 541-388-6547
- Step 3
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