Board Supervisor Election
2026-09-29 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-09-30 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Longview Center, 1495 W Longview Avenue, Mansfield, Ohio, 44906, United States
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. There is one open seat. Eligible voters shall be at least eighteen years of age at the time of the official election and own or occupy land with the boundaries of Richland County.

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 9/2/2026 until 9/30/2026 during normal business hours.

2. At the Richland SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at the Ohio Area Agency on Aging, on 10/01/2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; or

3. Voting absentee from 9/2/2026 until 9/30/2026, 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 9/30/2026 at 4 p.m.

Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2029. 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.

Annual Celebration
2026-10-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Ohio Area Agency on Aging District 5, 2131 Park Avenue West, MANSFIELD, Ohio, 44906
America is celebrating 250 years and we’re celebrating 78 years!

Join us for the Annual Celebration at the Ohio Area Agency on Aging District 5, Hawkins Center, located at 2131 Park Avenue West, Mansfield.

11:30 am: Lunch Buffet

Noon: Program with District updates and Cooperator and Volunteer of the Year recipients announced.

Board Supervisor Voting is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The Celebration is open to the public. The cost is $25.00 per person and reservations are requested by September 17 at noon. Reserve your ticket below. A convenience fee will be added to your purchase at checkout.

We’re looking forward to celebrating with you!

Board Supervisor election information below will be updated as details are available.

Office Closed in Observance of Columbus Day
2026-10-12 00:00 - 23:59, 2027-10-11 00:00 - 23:59

Conservation Creations Arts & Crafts Workshop
2026-10-14 18:00 - 19:30
Details will be added when they are available

If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us within 48 hours of the workshop by calling 419-747-8685 or emailing contact@richlandswcd.net.

This workshop is free due to the generosity of money raised through Richland Gives sponsored by the Richland County Foundation. Learn more at https://richlandgives.mightycause.com/story/7hsc2g.

When you register for the workshop you agree to receive marketing materials from Richland Soil and Water Conservation District. Photos may be used for promotional purposes.

Board Supervisor Meeting
2026-10-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-11-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-12-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-01-27 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-02-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-03-24 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-04-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2027-05-26 09:00 - 10:00 and 5 more dates
Board Supervisor meetings are open to the public and held in the Richland SWCD Conference Room 258. Please contact Matt Christian, Director, before the meeting if you wish to attend.

Office Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
2026-11-11 00:00 - 23:59

Office Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
2026-11-26 00:00 - 2026-11-27 23:59

Office Closed Early Christmas Eve
2026-12-24 10:00 - 16:00
Wishing you a joyous Christmas!

If you need to reach us in an emergency, please call 419.961.4469.

Office Closing at Noon New Year's Eve
2026-12-31 12:00 - 16:00

Office Closed in Observance of New Year's Day
2027-01-01 00:00 - 23:59

Office Closed in Observance of Martin Luther King Day
2027-01-18 00:00 - 23:59

Office Closed in Observance of President's Day
2027-02-15 00:00 - 23:59

Office Closed in Observance of Memorial Day
2027-05-31 00:00 - 23:59

Office Closed in Observance of Juneteenth National Independence Day
2027-06-19 00:00 - 23:59

Office Closed in Observance of Independence Day
2027-07-04 00:00 - 23:59

Office Closed in Observance of Labor Day
2027-09-06 00:00 - 23:59
