Board & Election Information

Next Election:

Territories 1 (Jasper, Swan, Branson) & 3 (Big Creek & Cedar Creek)

BALLOT

Nomination Period: November 3, 2025- December 2, 2025

SEEKING NOMINEES

Supervisor Qualifications: 

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. 

NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS 

TANEY COUNTY SWCD BOARD ELECTIONS 

Let it be known that the Taney County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county. Territory 1 includes Swan township, and Territory 3 includes Cedar Creek and Big Creek townships. The election will take place from February 1, 2026, to February 20, 2026. Ballots are available to print online at mosoilandwater.land/taney. Printed ballots may be returned to the district in person or by mail and must be postmarked no later than February 20th. You may also vote in person from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 15056 US 160, Forsyth, MO, 65653. 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 1- Danny Neal (Swan Township) 

Territory 3 – Wayne Gailey (Cedar Creek 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 417-546-2089, or at carabelle.wiles@swcd.mo.gov