I am asking for your vote for Tillamook County Commissioner Position #1
Erin, Emily , and Jim Skaar
I am an Oregonian and a small town girl born in Hood River and raised in Maupin. I am truly most at home in the rural areas of Oregon. I have strong connections to both natural resource and tourist economies. I was raised in a family restaurant and motel business (The Oasis Café and Motel). My father also worked as a fishing guide on the Deschutes River. I appreciate all that small businesses bring to a community, and I understand that our natural resources must both be protected and are critical to providing living wage jobs.
My husband Jim and I moved to Tillamook in December of 2003 to the Trask Fish Hatchery where he is the manager and where we still live today. Our son Kasey graduated from Tillamook High School in 2005 ensuring that I was first known here as Kasey’s mom. The birth of our daughter Emily has extended that legacy as I am now known as Emily’s mom. Kasey now lives in Madras with his wife Erika and our two granddaughters. He is a fireman and his wife is a kindergarten teacher. Emily attends Tillamook High School where she plays volleyball, is in the band, and volunteers often as a member of the Key Club. I so appreciate how small towns and rural areas provide good education and experiences for our children.
As a family we love the out of doors and can often be found on the rivers, the bays, or the ocean chasing salmon, steelhead, rockfish, and crab. If we aren’t fishing we may be hiking, hunting, or camping. With a lifetime of outdoor pursuits I understand the complexities of sharing our resources among a variety of activities while ensuring these opportunities into the future.
My work has always been based in helping others. I started out in my family’s business, and then after I earned my Bachelor’s Degree, I worked in a variety of not-for-profit businesses. My roles included serving as a supervisor, a program manager, a fundraiser, and now as the executive director of Community Action Resource Enterprises (CARE). I have spent my career supporting and advocating for my community. I would love the opportunity to advocate for and serve Tillamook County as your county commissioner.
Erin Skaar
VoteErinSkaar@Outlook.com
My husband Jim and I moved to Tillamook in December of 2003 to the Trask Fish Hatchery where he is the manager and where we still live today. Our son Kasey graduated from Tillamook High School in 2005 ensuring that I was first known here as Kasey’s mom. The birth of our daughter Emily has extended that legacy as I am now known as Emily’s mom. Kasey now lives in Madras with his wife Erika and our two granddaughters. He is a fireman and his wife is a kindergarten teacher. Emily attends Tillamook High School where she plays volleyball, is in the band, and volunteers often as a member of the Key Club. I so appreciate how small towns and rural areas provide good education and experiences for our children.
As a family we love the out of doors and can often be found on the rivers, the bays, or the ocean chasing salmon, steelhead, rockfish, and crab. If we aren’t fishing we may be hiking, hunting, or camping. With a lifetime of outdoor pursuits I understand the complexities of sharing our resources among a variety of activities while ensuring these opportunities into the future.
My work has always been based in helping others. I started out in my family’s business, and then after I earned my Bachelor’s Degree, I worked in a variety of not-for-profit businesses. My roles included serving as a supervisor, a program manager, a fundraiser, and now as the executive director of Community Action Resource Enterprises (CARE). I have spent my career supporting and advocating for my community. I would love the opportunity to advocate for and serve Tillamook County as your county commissioner.
Erin Skaar
VoteErinSkaar@Outlook.com