Monteblanco, Thompson elected to THPRD board
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation Board of Directors will have two new members starting July 1.
On May 16, voters in the district elected Felicita Monteblanco and Holly Thompson to the board. Monteblanco defeated the incumbent, Larry Pelatt, for Position 1. Thompson was the victor for Position 3, which has been occupied by Bob Scott, who chose not to run for reelection. Lori Waldo and Nathan Dahlin also ran for the seat.
In addition, Jerry Jones, current president of the board, was reelected to Position 2, defeating Stephanie Thompson.
All of the winners will serve a four-year term.
About THPRD
Formed in 1955, THPRD is the largest special park district in Oregon, spanning 50 square miles and serving about 240,000 residents in the greater Beaverton area. The district provides year-round recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Offerings include thousands of widely diverse classes, 95 park sites with active recreational amenities, nearly 70 miles of trails, eight swim centers, six recreation centers, and about 1,500 acres of natural areas. For more information, visit www.thprd.org or call 503-645-6433.
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Date: May 18, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |