Notice of Election Supervisors FY26

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS

VERNON COUNTY SWCD BOARD ELECTIONS

Let it be known that the Vernon County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county. Territory [ 2 ] includes Blue Mound, Bacon, Washington, Walker, and Clear Creek Township and Territory [ 4 ] includes Coal, Deerfield, Harrison, Moundville, and Drywood Township. The election will take place from February 1, 2026 to February 20, 2026. Ballots are available to print online at https://mosoilandwater.land/vernon. 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 7:00am-4:30pm at the Vernon County SWCD office. 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 [ 2 ] – Justin Ogle, Washinton Township

 

Territory [ 4 ] –  Frank Wilson- Deerfield Township

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

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.

417-667-8137 Ext.3

100 W. Allison St.

Nevada, Mo 64772

Kayla.Leavell@swcd.mo.gov