2026 Holmes SWCD Supervisor Election

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Supervisor Election Notice

The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.

There are three (3) ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:

  1. At the SWCD office from October 19 until November 17 normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (except until 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 17); or

  2. At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at Harvest Ridge, Millersburg on November 17 from 5:45-7:15 p.m.; or

  3. Voting absentee from October 19 until November 17, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at 62 West Clinton St, by calling 330-674-2811 ext 3, or email holmes.swcd@gmail.com. Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by November 17.

One supervisor will be elected to a three‐year term commencing  January 1, 2027 and ending December 31, 2029.

Nominees are: Ian Gilt & Kyle Hanna

Ian Gilt: Was raised in Holmes County and attended West Holmes for grades K-12. After high school, he attended The Ohio State University, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Sustainable Plant Systems with a specialization in Agronomy. He currently works for Wellington Implement as a Precision Farming Specialist, helping farmers manage the fast-paced growth of precision farming practices developed by CNH Industrial, Raven, and Precision Planting. He also own and operate a small hay and cow-calf operation near West Holmes High school.

Ian would like to be on the board because he believes his education and experiences equip him to provide valuable insight into the day-to-day world of farming. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature. He believes that Soil and Water Conservation Districts are critical in helping both farmers and everyday residents find ways to feed our country while preserving and protecting our natural resources. This ensures that many generations to come can enjoy the outdoors and make a living farming, without facing top-down regulations that don't ultimately benefit local people or local natural resources.

Kyle Hanna: Kyle has served 2-terms on the Holmes Soil & Water board of supervisors, where he gained a greater understanding of how the Soil & Water program works to create a strong partnership with landowners and state/county agencies.  Kyle and his family operate a small cow-calf operation where they raise hay and livestock outside of Shreve.  On the farm they utilizes crop rotations, grazing and nutrient management practices to keep the soil productive and water clean. He loves all things conservation, and is excited to be running for re-election to the board of supervisors.