WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — The Fayette Soil & Water Conservation District (Fayette SWCD) will hold an election ending on Aug. 31, 2023 to elect one supervisor to its Board of Supervisors.
The term for the supervisor is three years, commencing Jan. 1, 2024. Any resident 18 years of age or older who resides within Fayette County can seek election to the Fayette SWCD Board of Supervisors.
There are two ways for persons interested in becoming a Fayette SWCD supervisor to get their name on the ballot. Candidates can be nominated by the Fayette SWCD nominating committee. This committee works throughout the year looking for people who are interested in the conservation and protection of natural resources within Fayette County. To date the committee has nominated incumbent Kyle Montgomery.
Interested individuals may also have their names placed on the ballot by petition. A Statement of Candidacy and a Candidate Nomination Petition Form may be obtained from the Fayette SWCD office at 1415 US 22 SW, Suite 500, Washington Court House, Ohio, 43160. The necessary forms and a summary of the duties of a supervisor are also available on the district’s website: https://fayette-co-oh.com/departments/soil_and_water_conservation_district/index.php.
Potential candidates must secure at least 10 valid signatures from residents and/or landowners in Fayette County who are at least 18 years of age. The completed petition must be received by the Fayette SWCD office before 4 p.m., June 28, 2023. The election will begin on Aug. 2, 2023 and end at on Aug. 31, 2023.
Questions about becoming a supervisor candidate or about the election may be forwarded to Fayette SWCD Director Chet Murphy at 740-313-3214 or [email protected].
