LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF PETITIONS FOR ELECTION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICT SUPERVISOR FOR THE RUTLAND NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION DISTRICT

To all residents residing within the boundaries of the Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District (RNRCD), which includes eastern Rutland County, notice is hereby given that by October 19, 2026, petitions for the position of Supervisor for the Conservation District will be available. An election will be held on December 7, 2026, for one Supervisor for the District. Petitions must be completed with a minimum of twenty-five (25) signatures and returned to the local Conservation District office by close of business on November 3, 2026.

RNRCD consists of the towns of Brandon, Clarendon, Danby, Mendon, Mount Holly, Mount Tabor, Pittsford, Proctor, Rutland (City and Town), Shrewsbury, Tinmouth, Wallingford and parts of the towns of Chittenden, Ira, Sudbury and West Rutland.

Only persons residing within the District are eligible to sign a petition or vote. The newly-elected District Supervisor will work with the other members of the Board to assist the District Manager with overall management of the Conservation District.

Natural Resources Conservation Districts are local subdivisions of state government established under the state's Soil Conservation Act to cooperate with landowners and municipalities in applying conservation practices to the land. Conservation Districts sponsor and coordinate educational, technical and financial assistance to address water quality and the conservation of natural resources. Conservation Districts offer a unique and powerful vehicle for citizens to become involved with local conservation work and establish programs that protect the environment.

An eligible voter may contact Katie Stiles at the Rutland Natural Resources Conservation District at katie@rnrcd.org for more information. A petition can be downloaded by clicking the link below.

RNRCD Election Petition 2026.pdf

 

Dated: October 13, 2026