The Van Buren Conservation District is accepting nomination petitions to be on the ballot for the 2026 Board Directors Election. Candidates who are residents of the conservation district interested in being on the ballot must submit a nominating petition, signed by a minimum of five residents of the conservation district and signed by the candidate (circulator) at least 60 days before the Director Election.
A resident is defined as a person of legal age to vote (18 years of age) who can demonstrate primary residence in the conservation district with one (1) piece of identification. A voter registration card, driver’s license, or other picture ID indicating a local address is acceptable. Alternatively, a tax bill in their name with a principal residence exemption listed on the bill can work. If proof of residency cannot be provided at the time of submitting a petition, that petition will be considered ineligible for the upcoming election.
The due date for completed Nominating Petitions and Certificates of Circulation is 4:30 PM on Friday, August 28, 2026. The form must be completed in its entirety and be verified by a Van Buren Conservation District staff member.
In 2026, the Van Buren Conservation District Director Election will be held Friday, October 29, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM at the Van Buren Conservation District office in the USDA Service Center at 1035 E Michigan Ave., Paw Paw, 49079.
Please see the Board Director Policy linked below and the official nominating petition.
- Click here for: Board Director Policy
- Click here for: Nominating Petition and Certificate of Circulation
Please contact Executive Director Emilly Hickmott with questions.
director@VanBurenCD.org
269-633-9054
