Board Supervisor Election Begins

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 Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) 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 8/28/2024 until 9/25/2024 during normal business hours.

2. At the Richland SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at the Ohio Area Agency on Aging, on 9/26/2024 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or

3. Voting absentee from 8/28/2024 until 9/19/2024, 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 at the SWCD office by 9/25/2024 at 4 p.m.                                    

Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2027. 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 are Jean McClintock and Pamela McKown.

Don’t forget to register for the Annual Celebration by September 18, 2024. The Annual Celebration takes place September 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Area Agency on Aging. More information about the Celebration and registration at https://richlandswcd.net/event/annual-celebration-3/.