There is one Whatcom Conservation District (WCD) Board position open for election in March. These elections follow many typical rules for WA State elections but are administered by WCD staff. So you must request a ballot in order to vote by mail. The request process is quick & easy from this online website

Summary information & links below are all from the complete WCD election website.

• All information provided in your request must match your Whatcom County Voter Registration; view your Voter Registration here at the County Auditor’s Office.
• Each Conservation District is governed by a board of five supervisors; see this page to meet current board members.
• The two candidates in this election are: Theresa Sygitowicz and Valeri Wade (click on names for biographies.)
• Further details about the rules & timeline – for ballot validations, receiving ballots & then returning them, or voting in person, etc – are on the election website.
• If you have any questions regarding elections or serving on the Board, contact Dawn Bekenyi at wcd@whatcomcd.org or 360-526-2381 x 101.