Elections and Appointments
In 1939, the Washington State Legislature created conservation districts and the Washington State Conservation Commission (WSCC) through the enactment of Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 89.08 for the purpose of conserving natural resources. Each conservation district in Washington is governed by a Board of five members, called Supervisors. Three are elected by voters registered in the district, and two are appointed by the WSCC. At least two of the elected and one of the appointed Supervisors must be local landowners or operators of a farm. Supervisors serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the conservation district. Click here to learn more about conservation district supervisor responsibilities.
2027 Election and Appointment
JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF 2027 ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a mail-in election for an elected position on the Jefferson County Conservation District Board of Supervisors will be held on February 18, 2027. The elected position whose term is expiring in May 2027 is currently held by George Sibley.
An elected conservation district supervisor is a public official who serves without compensation and who sets policy and direction for the District. Interested candidates must be registered voters who reside within Jefferson County. Candidates must file their candidate required information (PF-A form) by mailing it to the District office, emailing it to bmathews@jeffersoncd.org, or by making an appointment to drop it off in person at the District office located at 205 W Patison Street Ste C, in Port Hadlock, Washington by 4:00 p.m. on January 18, 2027.
Eligible voters are registered voters who reside within Jefferson County. Voters must request a ballot from the District. The deadline to request a ballot is 4:00 p.m. on January 28, 2027. Ballots can be requested through the online request form on our website, by emailing bmathews@jeffersoncd.org, or by phone at 360-385-4105. Completed ballots must be returned to the District office by mail or in-person at 205 W Patison Street Ste C, in Port Hadlock, WA. Voters must account for the time it will take for the ballot to be returned by mail. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked no later than February 18, 2027. Ballots dropped off at the District office must be received by 4:00 p.m. on February 18, 2027.
The Jefferson County Conservation District Election Supervisor is Brigitta Mathews. The Board of Supervisors designates Sierra Young as the alternate who will serve as a substitute for the election supervisor if they are unavailable. Published election procedures and additional information can be found on the District website at jeffersoncd.org, or on the Washington State Conservation Commission’s website at www.scc.wa.gov/elections-and-appointments.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that a Jefferson County Conservation District Board of Supervisors position is available for appointment by the Washington State Conservation Commission (WSCC). The appointed position whose term is expiring in May 2027 is currently held by John Bellow. Appointed supervisors are public officials who serve without compensation and set policy and direction for the conservation district. Applicants must be registered voters in Washington State. Applicants for appointed positions do not have to live within the District. For more information, or to apply, contact the WSCC at 360-407-6200, or visit their website at www.scc.wa.gov/elections-and-appointments. Applications for appointed positions must be received by the WSCC on or before March 31, 2027. Published appointment procedures are available at on the WSCC website at www.scc.wa.gov/elections-and-appointments.
Visit the District website at www.jeffersoncd.org, email bmathews@jeffersoncd.org, or call the District at 360-385-4105 for additional information on Election and Appointment procedures, to request forms or a ballot, or other related assistance or accommodations.
Information for prospective candidates for elected positions is available here.