01/21/2026
NOTICE OF ELECTION OF SUPERVISORS - DEKALB COUNTY SWCD BOARD ELECTIONS
Let it be known that the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District will hold an election for one supervisor in each of two different territories in the county: Territory II (Sherman & Camden Townships) and Territory IV (Dallas, Adams & Grand River Townships). The election will take place from February 1 – 20, 2026.
Ballots will be available to print online at https://mosoilandwater.land/dekalb. You may also call or e-mail the district to request a ballot be mailed to you. Printed ballots may be returned to the district by mail and must be postmarked no later than February 20th. You may also vote in person between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm at 110 W. King St. in Maysville.
Each eligible land representative in the district is allowed one vote. A land representative is defined as the owner or representative authorized by power of attorney of any farm lying within an area proposed to be established, and subsequently established, as a soil and water conservation district under Chapter 278, RSMo. Each farm is entitled to representation by a land representative: provided, however that the land representative is a taxpayer of the county within which the soil and water district is located.
The following qualified candidates will be considered for election:
Territory II:
Henry Schnitker - Sherman Township
[write-in]
Territory IV:
[write in]
Supervisors manage the administration of district policies and programs, as well as district personnel and funds. The district is supported by the one-tenth-of-one-percent parks, soils and water sales tax. For additional information on the district election, contact the district office:
DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District
District cell: (816) 284-2975
E-mail: [email protected]
Mailing address: 209 Ash St. Gallatin, MO 64640
