Board Supervisors & Staff

Email general inquiries to Contact@richlandswcd.net or call 419-747-8686.

Board Supervisors

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors are publicly elected by a special general election. The Board of Supervisors create an annual and long-term plan of operation that protects the District’s mission and vision and are interested, conservation-minded, local leaders who promote conservation of the county’s natural resources through education, planning and technical assistance which are key to the success of the District. Supervisors are elected to a three-year term as a public official and serve without pay. Supervisors advocate for the District, attend and participate in monthly board meetings, assist with District programs and services and attend area and state meetings.

The Board meets the fourth Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. and meetings are open to the public. If there is a date or time change, we will provide it. The public is encouraged to contact Matt Christian, Director, for scheduling their time at the meeting and to obtain the District Board packet of action items. Please contact Matt for details.

2025 Board Supervisor Election Information

The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for one open position to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.

There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:

1. At the Richland SWCD office, 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 205 B, Mansfield, from 8/13/2025 until 9/10/2025 during normal business hours; or

2. At the Richland SWCD Annual Celebration, 9/11/2025 from 11:30 am to 12:30 p.m. at the Area Agency on Aging Hawkins Corner Room, 2131 Park Avenue West, Ontario; or

3. Voting absentee from 8/13/2025 until 9/01/2025, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the Richland SWCD office at the following address 1495 W. Longview Avenue, Suite 205 B, Mansfield, by calling 419-747-8686, or email election@richlandswcd.net. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 9/10/2025 at 4 p.m.                                    

Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028. The Board of Supervisors create an annual and long-term plan of operation that protects the District’s mission and vision and are interested, conservation-minded, local leaders who promote conservation of the county’s natural resources through education, planning and technical assistance which are key to the success of the District. Supervisors are elected to a three-year term as a public official and serve without pay. Supervisors advocate for the District, attend and participate in monthly board meetings, assist with District programs and services and attend area and state meetings.

Candidates TBD

How to Become a Board Supervisor

• OAC Rule 901:13-3-01: Nominations (successor elections)
• OAC Rule 901: 13-3-02: Candidate, Voter, and Ballot Eligibility (successor elections)
• OAC Rule 901:13-3-03: Note of Elections (successor elections)
• OAC Rule 901:13-3-04: Election Conduct (successor elections)
• OAC Rule 901:13-3-05 | Election challenge (successor elections)

Past Board Supervisors

Staff