The Marion Soil and Water Conservation District (MSWCD) Board of Directors (Board) is comprised of seven Directors. Each Director is elected by the registered voters of the district to serve a four-year term. There are two types of Director positions available on the MSWCD Board: At-large and Zone.

The MSWCD has six Director positions up for election in 2022 four Zone Directors and two At-Large. Check with the MSWCD office to determine if you are eligible for an At-large or a Zone position. Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) will review the information provided on the Declaration of Candidacy form to ensure the candidate qualifies for the position.

A. At Large Director Eligibility

• Must reside within the boundaries of MSWCD.
• Must be a registered voter in that District.

B. Zone Director Eligibility

The other positions on SWCD boards are Zone positions. Two pathways to Zone Director eligibility are:

Option #1:

• Must reside within the boundaries of MSWCD.
• Must be a registered voter in that District.
• Must be involved in the active management of 10 or more acres of land in the district by:
  • Residing within the zone that is represented, and actively managing 10 or more acres in the conservation district boundaries; or
  • Residing within the conservation district boundaries, and actively managing 10 or more acres within the zone that is being represented.

Option #2:

• Must reside within the boundaries of MSWCD.
• Must be a registered voter in that District.
• Have served at least one year as a director or associate director of a district.
• Have a conservation plan approved by the district.

Request an Information Packet

Interested candidates can request an information packet, which includes information about the MSWCD, Director position, and application/selection process, by contacting Brenda Sanchez at 503- 871-7311 or by email at brenda.sanchez@marionswcd.net. You may also visit our office by appointment located at 408 N Third Ave, Stayton.

We also recommend attending a MSWCD Board meeting prior to deciding to be a candidate to understand what Director duties entail before making a commitment. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Contact Brenda Sanchez if interested in attending a Board meeting.

Dates to Know

Dates to know for the 2022 Director election:

• July 21, 2022, 8:00 AM: First day to file Declaration of Candidacy and Petition for Nomination Signature Sheet
• August 30, 2022, 5:00 PM: Last day to file Declaration of Candidacy and Petition for Nomination Signature Sheet
• November 8, 2022: Election Day
• January 1, 2023: First day of Director term.

For more information, please contact District Manager Brenda Sanchez at 503-871-7311.