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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Since You Asked: Wimer Dam fish salvage yields nada natives ... Possible links between dead Oregon man, missing women investigated ... Cemetery tour highlights drifters, saloon keepers ... Since You Asked: Wimer Dam fish salvage yields nada natives ... Possible links between dead Oregon man, missing women investigated ... Cemetery tour highlights drifters, saloon keepers ... MAY ELECTION March 19 is filing deadline for district boards Comment By Buffy Pollock for the Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Buffy Pollock for the Mail Tribune Posted Mar. 3, 2015 at 5:24 PM By Buffy Pollock for the Mail Tribune Posted Mar. 3, 2015 at 5:24 PM » Social News General elections may get the most attention, but county officials are urging voters not to overlook the importance of district elections in May. "A lot of people don't take these district elections seriously, but they don't realize these are candidates that are spending your local tax dollars and deciding on things that affect people in their everyday lives," said Jackson County Clerk Chris Walker. "They are your school board, your fire districts, the transportation district — all important services." Those wishing to run have until March 19 to file (see http://jacksoncountyor.org/clerk/Elections/Election-Forms). The election is May 19. Ashland School Board, Medford School Board and the Rogue Community College board each have three positions open. The Southern Oregon Education Service District also has three open seats, one in Eagle Point and the other two in Klamath Falls. The Jackson County Library District, approved by voters last May, has three seats up for grabs. Voters will also decide directors on the boards of Rogue Valley Sewer Services, the Charlotte Anne Water District, Jacksonville Highway Water District, Medford Rural Fire District 2, Applegate Rural Fire District and Greensprings Rural Fire District. Walker said she hoped interest in both serving and voting on district boards would be high. "It's a hugely significant election. It's unfortunate that the elections that take precedence are the big congressional races when these are the things that affect our everyday lives," Walker said. "We usually average about 30 percent turnout, which is low for our area but high compared to others. I guess vote by mail gets us at least a little better turnout than other places."  Reach Medford freelance writer Buffy Pollock at [email protected]. By Buffy Pollock for the Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Buffy Pollock for the Mail Tribune Posted Mar. 3, 2015 at 5:24 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501