Next Election:
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS
CHRISTIAN COUNTY BOARD ELECTIONS
Let it be known that the Christian County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county. Territory [I] Includes West & East Polk, Lincoln, Union Chapel, North View, Rosedale and Garden Grove Townships and Territory [III] Includes Linden, McCracken, West & East Benton, Sparta and Bruner Townships. The election will take place from February 1st to February 20th. Ballots are available to print online at mosoilsandwater.land/Christian. Printed ballots may be returned to the district by mail and must be postmarked no later than February 20th. You may also vote in person from 8:00a.m until 4:30p.m. at the USDA Office located at 1786 S. 16th Ave., Ozark, MO 65721. Each eligible land representative in the district is allowed one vote. A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located.
The following qualified candidates will be considered for election:
Territory [I] - Brock Mooneyham
Which includes West & East Polk, Lincoln, Union Chapel, North View, Rosedale and Garden Grove Townships
Territory [III] – Amy Forgey
Which includes Linden, McCracken, West & East Benton, Sparta and Bruner Townships
Supervisors manage the administration of district policies and programs, as well as district personnel and funds. The district is supported by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax. For additional information on the district election, contact the district office.
Phone: 417-581-2719
Email: chance.phillips@swcd.mo.gov
Address: USDA Office
1786 S. 16th Ave
Ozark, MO 65721
Areas 1 and 3
Nomination Period 11/1-30/2023
The qualifications required to be a supervisor are:
1. Being a land representative from the district. A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located, 10 CSR 70-4.010(1)(I)
2. Residing in, or owning a farm in, the area from which he/she is nominated where there is an expiring term.
3. Being a cooperator of the district, defined as, "a person who is actively engaged in farming and practices conservation activities related to agriculture”.
4. Being a current resident and tax-paying citizen of the county for at least two years preceding the election date. Section 278.110, RSMo.
5. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older by the election date and be willing to serve the full term they are elected for.
6. Provide a valid mailing address to the program office and notify the program of any change of address during their term.