The Bond Accountability Committee is an independent, volunteer committee that ensures transparency, fiscal responsibility, and public trust in the implementation of bond-funded projects.
Committee Overview
The Bond Accountability Committee is an independent, volunteer committee that ensures transparency, fiscal responsibility, and public trust in the implementation of bond-funded projects. The Committee’s responsibility is to monitor, report, and make recommendations to the District Board on the progress of the bond program.
Committee Members
- Nancy Hendrickson
- Keith Hobson
- Tricia Kent
- Lynn Lindgren
- Ariana Johnson (Board Liaison)
Learn more about the Bond Accountability Committee members:
Keith Hobson
Keith Hobson’s career includes 35 years in finance and capital program management roles. After 10 years as a practicing CPA, Keith spent 25 years in municipal finance and finished his career as the Director of Business and Facilities for Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD). In this role he oversaw the THPRD budget including two large capital programs, the System Development Charge program and the Parks Bond program. Keith also oversaw the Planning and Development department responsible for project delivery. The Parks Bond was a $100 million general obligation bond levy passed by voters in 2008; it included a provision for a Citizens Oversight Committee and Keith served as the staff liaison to this committee.
Since retiring from THPRD in 2020 Keith has served in multiple interim roles, including Interim CFO for the Multnomah County Drainage District. Since 2023 Keith has also served on the Beaverton School District Citizens Bond Accountability Committee and currently serves as Chair of this committee.
Nancy Hendrickson
Nancy Hendrickson is a public service professional with over 30 years of experience in watershed management, flood risk reduction, and climate resilient infrastructure. She has worked for Oregon Health Sciences University and the City of Portland and has served on several local boards relating to water infrastructure. Her work spans applied science, project planning and delivery, and public sector governance, with a strong foundation in data-driven decision making and responsible resource management. She has held leadership roles focused on water quality protection and ecosystem restoration programs, translating analysis into effective public investments. From 2018 to 2024, she served as a board member for the Urban Flood Safety and Water Quality District, where she helped guide policy and budget decisions to ensure alignment with statutory requirements and long-term public benefit. Her career is grounded in transparent stewardship of public resources and a commitment to ensuring that infrastructure investments deliver inclusive, community centered outcomes.
Tricia Kent
Tricia Kent is a Small Utility Consultant with Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC). In this role, they support small water and wastewater utilities across Oregon and Washington with cost-of-service analysis, emergency response planning, and navigating infrastructure funding cycles. Tricia lives in North Portland with their partner and new baby.
Lynn Lindgren
Lynn Lindgren a construction project manager/owner’s representative for affordable housing. Lynn is a licensed architect in Oregon and California and has 20 years of experience managing and designing residential and commercial development projects. Lynn is familiar with public bond funding and the need for bond accountability through her professional experience. Lynn holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in architecture from Montana State University. She is a licensed architect in Oregon and California, a LEED Green Associate, and NCARB–certified. In her free time, Lynn enjoys being outdoors hiking and kayaking. Lynn is a volunteer with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council and is on the Tualatin Riverkeepers paddle team.
Committee Responsibilities
The Bond Accountability Committee’s responsibility is to monitor, report, and make recommendations to the District Board on the progress of the bond program based on the objectives below. The District Board, through the District’s Executive Director, is accountable for ensuring the Bond Program follows the law and delivers on the promises made to the community and voters.
The Committee will:
- Review bond spending to ensure it is consistent with the voter-approved bond measure and state law;
- Receive and review bond program performance and financial reports;
- Visit bond project sites with District staff;
- Communicate its findings in an annual report to the District Board, Executive Director, and District stakeholders;
- Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by the District Board or the Executive Director.
Committee Meeting Materials and Recordings
Committee meeting materials are uploaded a week before committee meetings. These materials are also available in the document library.
Recordings are available on the District’s YouTube channel. Please note that some meetings are site visits so they will not have a recording.
Bond Accountability Committee Quarterly Reports
The Bond Accountability Quarterly Reports are created by District staff to report on the progress of the projects funded by the bond. These reports are included in the committee materials and are also available in the document library.
Additional Resources