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
JEFFERSON COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
NOTICE OF 2026 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 March 3, 2026. The elected position whose term is expiring in May 2026 is currently held by Julie Boggs.
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. Interested candidates must file their candidate required information at the District office located at 205 W Patison Street Ste C, in Port Hadlock, Washington. The deadline for candidates to file their candidate required information is 4:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026.
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 February 20, 2026. Ballots can be requested by emailing bmathews@jeffersoncd.org or by mailing Jefferson County Conservation District, Attn Election Supervisor, 205 W Patison Street Ste C, in Port Hadlock, WA. Ballots requested by mail must allow sufficient time for mailing. Completed ballots must be returned to the District by mail or in-person at 205 W Patison Street Ste C, in Port Hadlock, WA. Mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before March 3, 2026. Ballots dropped off at the District office must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2026.
The Jefferson County Conservation District Election Supervisor is Brigitta Mathews. Published election procedures can be viewed and requested at the District office or the Washington State Conservation Commission website at www.scc.wa.gov. Additional information is also available on the District’s website at www.jeffersoncd.org.
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 2026 is currently held by Al Latham. 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. Applications for appointed positions must be received by the WSCC on or before March 31, 2026. Published appointment procedures are available at the District office located at 205 W Patison Street Ste C, in Port Hadlock, WA, and the WSCC website at www.scc.wa.gov.
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.
Candidate Announcement
The following individuals are running for the 2026 elected position (alphabetical by last name):
Julie M Boggs:
Candidate statement: “I am Julie Westergaard Boggs. I am a lifetime resident of Jefferson County. My husband and I have owned and managed West Brook Angus farm in the West Valley of Chimacum Creek for 45 years. I have been a Supervisor for the past 25 years on the Jefferson County Conservation District. The reason I am seeking reelection is to continue to understand local farmer’s needs for land use. It is important to maintain land use while working to keep clean water flowing in the streams and creeks for fish, wildlife, forests and farms.
I will sincerely continue to work for the betterment of our county and community.”
Stephen Mader:
Candidate statement: “I would be thrilled to serve on the Board of Supervisors for the Jefferson County Conservation District. My entire career has been devoted to natural resources management and conservation. Now retired, I have worked for over 30 years as an environmental consultant focusing on environmental regulations and permitting for large infrastructure projects, such as highways, bridges, pipelines, and utility corridors. I became skilled at integrating regulatory strategies into site planning and engineering projects, proficient in reviewing engineering plans and details to forecast environmental outcomes, and experienced incorporating sustainability principles into construction plans and specifications. Environmental documentation was an important part of my professional work- NEPA/SEPA evaluations, biological assessments, and wetland and vegetation assessments. Often, my work involved native landscape design, vegetation restoration, and impact mitigation and monitoring. I prepared erosion and sediment control plans and specifications for construction, and served as environmental compliance manager for highway and bridge construction. I contributed to stormwater master planning in several municipalities, and have experience with developing state and city park plans. I used my education in forest biology, silviculture, and forestry to contribute to forest practices rules in Washington, Oregon, and California. Locally, I served as a technical advisor to update the Jefferson County Critical Areas Ordinance (CAO) for agriculture, commenter on county CAO riparian buffers, Stakeholder Committee member for Port Townsend’s Sims Way Gateway and Boatyard Expansion Project, member of the Port Townsend Planning Commission, and environmental consultant to the Port Townsend Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall project. I am a Certified Forester, Certified Senior Ecologist, Professional Wetland Scientist, and (former) Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control.”
