Kensington Fire Protection District Notice of Vacancy and Intent to Appoint Director

The community served by the Kensington Fire Protection District is hereby notified pursuant to Government Code §1780 that there is a vacancy on the Board of Directors due to the resignation of Director Julie Stein.  The Kensington Fire Protection District Board of Directors intends to fill the vacancy by appointment made at a special Board meeting to be held on January 29, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.  The appointee will represent the community served by the Kensington Fire Protection District as a Board Director.  The position to be filled will serve the remaining term beginning January 2025 and ending November 2026.

To apply, candidates must submit an application and may include a candidate statement to the Kensington Fire Protection District, attention Raychel Jackson rjackson@kensingtonfire.org by Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. Alternatively, application materials may be dropped off at 10940 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday.

Eligibility:

Any person who is 18 years of age or older, a registered voter, residing in the Kensington community, and who is not disqualified by the Constitution or laws of the state from holding office, is eligible to be appointed a member of the Board of Directors.  Board members are subject to the Conflict of Interest Policy:  Policy 1040 Conflict of Interest (Amended 2020)

Interviews:

The Board of Directors will interview prospective candidates in person at a public meeting on January 29, 2025 at 7:00 p.m., accept oral or written public comment at that time, and select the appointee by a majority vote.

Candidate Applications:

Meet the candidates.