December 5, 2024
From: Craig Johnston
Executive Director
Sunset Empire Transportation District
503-861-5399
Executive Director Craig Johnston has announced that the SETD Board of Commissioners has approved Debbie Boothe-Schmidt, as the Interim Executive Director for Sunset Empire Transportation District. Johnston resigned from his position as Executive Director on November 25th. Debbie Boothe-Schmidt will take over as the Interim Executive Director on December 31st, which is Johnston’s last day with the district. Boothe-Schmidt was elected to the SETD Board of Commissioner’s in 2019 and has served as the Board Chair for several years. She will step back from her position as Board Chair temporarily until a new Executive Director is hired, at which time she will return to her position as the SETD Board Chair. Johnston said he will be assisting with 2 meetings in early January to complete a grant application for the district. Boothe-Schmidt also said although the SETD staff and Board are saddened by Johnston’s resignation, the district is doing very well, and she is happy to provide oversight and support of the district’s day-to-day operations. For more information, please contact Executive Assistant Mary Parker at [email protected] or call 503-791-0867.