Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is guided by a volunteer board of local landowners, three elected and two appointed supervisors, who each serve overlapping three-year terms. To expand the pool of knowledge, interest, and volunteer assistance for district programs and projects, non-voting associate supervisors who are appointed by the board also advise the district.

A general election, which is open to all registered voters residing in Knox and Lincoln counties, is held each fall to fill the vacancy for the elected supervisor whose term is expiring. This year, the district has one opening for a supervisor to serve a three-year term on the district board. Mark F. Hedrich of Union, currently serving as board chair, is running for re-election.

Balloting for the 2012 Supervisor Election begins on Nov. 1 Completed ballots must be received at the district office by mail or in person by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15. To be eligible to vote, one must be a registered voter residing within Knox or Lincoln counties. To receive a ballot, voting instructions, and a voter registration affidavit, please call Hildy at596-2040 or stop by the district office at 893 West St. (Route 90), 103, in Rockport. It can also be downloaded from knox-lincoln.org/supervisor-elections.