Allen Soil And Water
Conservation District
The mission of the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District is to promote the wise use, improvement and maintenance of the soil, water and other natural resources in Allen County.
The Allen Soil and Water Conservation District provides technical, financial, and education resources to meet the needs of local land users for conservation. We work with farmers on conservation practices to protect soil productivity, water quality, air quality, forestland and wildlife habitat. We also conserve and restore wetlands, protect groundwater, encourage landowners to plant trees and other ground cover, work with developers to control soil erosion and protect water resources during construction, and teach conservation and the importance of natural resources to both children and adults.
ELECTION NOTICE
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are three ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1.) At the SWCD office, 1870 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio 45801, from 7/8/2026 until 8/6/2026 during normal business hours; or
2.) At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at the Allen SWCD Office on 8/6/2026 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, or
3.) Voting absentee from 7/8/2026 until 8/6/2026, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address: 1870 Slabtown Road, Lima, Ohio 45801, by calling 419-222-0846, or by emailing casey@allenswcd.com. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 8/8/2026 and 12:00 pm.
The Allen SWCD Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2030.
Nominees are:
1: Jeff Austin
2: Brandon Fischer
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