Opportunities exist to become a Tama Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Commissioner, give back to your community and have a positive impact on Iowa’s land and people.

Seats for three Tama SWCD commissioner seats will be found on the November 3, 2020 election ballot, all four-year terms.

SWCD Commissioners help set local priorities for natural resource protection, facilitate activities such as youth and adult conservation outreach and assist the management of district funds and personnel. They may come from all walks of life. All that’s needed is an interest in protecting our natural resources. Commissioners are reimbursed for expenses and protected from personal liability.

Any eligible voter residing in Tama County is eligible to be a candidate for the office of Tama SWCD commissioner, except that no more than two commissioners may reside in any one township. Existing commissioners with terms not currently expiring include Jack Boyer of Grant Township and Adam Nechanicky, Geneseo Township.

Nomination petitions need to be completed and filed with the Tama County Auditor by 5:00 p.m. on March 20. Twenty-five (25) signatures from county residents must be on the petition. The person whose nomination is proposed by the petition may not sign it.

Nominating petitions may be obtained from the Tama County Auditor’s office at 104 W. State Street in Toledo, Iowa. Questions regarding becoming a commissioner may be directed to Tama SWCD at 641-484-2702, extension 3 or the Tama County Auditor, 641-484-2740.