September 28, 2023 3:30 a.m.

State Senator David Brock Smith has been appointed to the Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority Board.

A release from the lawmaker’s office said the IFA Board is the policy and advisory body to the Infrastructure Finance Authority within Business Oregon. There is only one senator allowed to serve on the board, with a term that is 4 years.

Brock Smith said, “I am honored to have the opportunity to serve on Oregon’s IFA Board and appreciate Senate President Wagner for his confidence in my knowledge and ability to help manage the work of the Infrastructure Finance Authority, their critical projects and the resources that fund them”.

The release said the IFA Board advises on development and implementation of state policies related to infrastructure needs and is tasked with oversight of many of Business Oregon’s infrastructure financing programs, including the approval of funding for specific projects. The IFA Board is also responsible for oversight of the Federal Community Development Block Grant funding program.

Brock Smith, a Republican from Port Orford, represents Senate District 1, which includes Douglas, Coos and Curry counties.