The 2020 elections for the ORA Board of Directors will be held online from March 19 - April 13, 2020; paper ballots are available on request. 

The Nominating Committee is presenting a slate of 7 candidates including 2 current directors who are seeking another term:  Cori Brewster (La Grande) and Devan Noblit (Pendleton). Candidates running for a 2 year first term include: Janet Marrs (Cove); Obdulia “Abby” (Umatilla); Jose Garcia (Hermiston); Miguel Angel Ramirez (Hermiston); Ana Maria Rodriguez (Boardman).

Together with the 2 current ORA Board Directors, Mitch Wolgamott and Norm Cimon whose terms end in 2021, the Nominating Committee believes these candidates will allow ORA to continue to build long-term sustainability through consistent leadership and greater representation from the diverse communities in Eastern Oregon.  

 If you have questions or would like to request a paper ballot, contact ORA by email at  info@oregonrural.org. Paper ballots must be returned to ORA PO Box 1231 and postmarked by Friday, April 13, 2020.  Election results will be announced at the Annual Meeting on April 18, 2020.