The conservation districts of both Clallam and Jefferson counties will hold board elections in March, and filing deadlines for candidates are set for early February.
In Clallam County, this year’s conservation district board of supervisors election is scheduled at Armory Square, 228 W. First St., Suite F, Port Angeles, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 8.
The elected three-year term of office presently held by Joseph Murray and the appointed three-year term of Matthew Heins both expire in 2016.
Anyone residing and registered to vote in Clallam County is eligible to run for the position of conservation district supervisor.
Those interested must submit the Candidate Information for the Office of Elected Supervisor form to the Clallam Conservation District by the candidate filing deadline of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9.
The Nominating Petition for the Office of Elected Supervisor form, signed by 25 or more registered county voters, must be submitted to the conservation district by the filing deadline in order for the candidate’s name to appear on the election ballot.
To be considered for appointment to the board of supervisors, an appointed supervisor application form must be submitted online to the Washington State Conservation Commission at www.scc.wa.gov by March 31.
Absentee ballots may be requested through Feb. 16.
Five positions make up the board of supervisors. Each serves a three-year term without compensation.
Registered county voters elect three of the positions while the Washington State Conservation Commission appoints the other two.
Forms and information about the responsibilities of district supervisors are available at the Clallam Conservation District, Armory Square, 228 W. First St., Suite H, Port Angeles, by phoning 360-775-3747, ext. 5, or visiting www.clallamcd.org.
More information is also available at the Washington State Conservation Commission website, www.scc.wa.gov, or by calling 360-407-6200.
Jefferson County
In Jefferson County, a poll-site election for a board seat on the Jefferson County Conservation District will be held March 2 at the district office, 205 W. Patison St. in Port Hadlock.
Polls will open at 3 p.m. and close at 7 p.m. for registered voters who reside within the conservation district boundary.
Candidates must be registered voters residing in the conservation district and may be required to own land or operate a farm.
The candidate filing deadline is 4 p.m. Feb. 3.
Election procedures are available at the district office.
Absentee ballots are available for eligible voters but must be requested by 4 p.m. Feb. 10.
For absentee ballots or more information, visit the district office or call 360-385-4105.
There are no open Jefferson County Conservation District board seats for appointment by the Washington State Conservation Commission in 2016.
