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.
2026 Election and Appointment
As required by state law, Jefferson County Conservation District (JCCD) will hold an election in the first quarter of 2026. The election date will be set within the next couple months. There will be no in-person voting. The term of elected supervisor Julie Boggs expires in May of 2026. Registered voters who reside within the JCCD boundary are eligible to vote. Likewise, candidates for elected positions must be registered voters residing in the JCCD and may be required to be landowners or operators of a farm.
Additionally, there is an appointed Board seat open for appointment by the Washington State Conservation Commission (WSCC) in 2026. An applicant must be a registered voter in Washington State, does not have to live within the District to apply, and may be required to be a landowner or operator of a farm. Applications for appointed seats must be received by the WSCC no later than March 31, 2026.
To obtain election forms and/or an absentee ballot, please contact the JCCD at 360-385-4105 or info@jeffersoncd.org. To apply for the open appointed position, please contact the WSCC at www.scc.wa.gov. The JCCD office is located at 205c W. Patison Street, in Port Hadlock, Washington, and is currently open by appointment. Up-to-date election and ap-pointment information will be posted on our website.
