2026 Election for Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District’s (LCSWCD) Board of Supervisors
Get out and vote! 2026 Board of Supervisor Election
Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District has a five-member Board of Supervisors elected by landowners and residents of Licking County. As unpaid Public Officials, the Board members are responsible for conducting business within the scope of the laws and administrative rules that govern Soil & Water. Board members also help guide Soil & Water’s mission with professionalism, efficiency, and effectiveness. One Supervisor will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2027.
Candidates are Bill Goodman, Jeff Carr, and Drue Roberts.
Individuals who own or occupy land within the Licking County 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, 771 East Main Street, Suite 100, Newark, OH 43055, from October 1, 2026 until October 30, 2026 during normal business hours; or
2.) After hours voting:
- At the Soil & Water Annual Meeting, October 15, 2026 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at The Grove by the River, 840 Hollander Street, Newark, OH 43055; or
3.) Voting absentee from October 1, 2026 until October 23, 2026, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot by:
- Mail: 771 East Main Street, Suite 100, Newark, OH 43055; or
- Calling: 740‐670‐5345; or
- Email: BritneyMiller@LickingSWCD.com.
Absentee ballots must be received in the SWCD office by October 30, 2026.
Meet the Candidates for the
2026 Board of Supervisors Election
Bill Goodman (incumbent):
Bill Goodman, a Johnstown resident is a current member of the Licking County Soil & Water Board. He also serves on the State of Ohio Soil & Water Conservation Board. Bill retired from the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
- Wants to continue working with and monitoring the constant growth which is happening in the western sector of the county in regards to water usage.
- Continue and improve working with farmers within the county to use things like Cover Crops and H2Ohio programs to improve the soil.
- Keep everybody aware that the LCSWCD does not take a stand on most issues, but we must act as a “referee” to make sure the laws and regulations are followed for soil & water issues.
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Jeff Carr (incumbent):
Jeff Carr, who resides in Hanover, was a past two-term board member and is presently a board member of the Licking County Soil & Water Board. Jeff is the Director of Water Resources (Water, Sewer and Stormwater) for an Ohio based engineering firm with an office in downtown Newark.
- Would like to work on ground water resiliency.
- Enhance Community regulations on stormwater flooding and mitigation.
- Promote and educate communities on controlled growth policies to reduce farmland depletion.
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Drue Roberts:
Drue Roberts, a resident of Granville township, is a Geologist with a Masters in Geology and a background in environmental management. He is looking forward to serving on the board to promote the needs of everyone and ensuring that our local resources are wisely managed for now and the future.
- Directly addressing growth in a manner that will allow reasonable growth that benefits all residents of Licking County.
- Ongoing evaluation of ground water and surface water resources for long term use and availability for everyone.
- Preserving farmland and promoting greenspaces throughout Licking County as growth continues.
- Promoting agricultural, natural resources and wildlife education.
The Soil & Water Conservation District has served Licking County since 1944, promoting conservation of natural resources through local leadership, education, and technical assistance.
Soil & Water's Board of Supervisors:
Landowners and residents of Licking County elect the governing body of Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District. The governing body is referred to as the Board of Supervisors.
The election of Supervisors is conducted by the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission pursuant to rules it adopts under Chapter 119 of the Revised Code. The five publicly-elected members of the Board of Supervisors serve, unpaid, for three-year terms.
The five Supervisors should represent our county's soil conservation and water conservation needs in rural, suburban and urban settings, on farmland and in our backyards and public lands. They voluntarily work with community members and organizations to encourage wise use of our land and water.
2025 Board Members
Associate Board Members
Associate Board members are concerned citizens who officially volunteer their time to assist the Board and District. Associate Board Members serve on board committees, help plan, promote and implement district programs, activities, field days, etc., represent the district at various meetings and events, and present district programs to individuals, groups, and organizations. Contact us to learn more at Information@LickingSWCD.com.
2023 & 2024 Soil & Water Board Meeting Minutes
Email ContactUs@LickingSWCD.com for board meeting minutes before 2023.
