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Gilmer Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisor

Works to ensure the conservation of your county’s natural resources

Full office description

  • The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission was established in the 1930s after the Georgia Dust Bowl.
  • The Commission is in charge of conserving, improving, and protecting Georgia's natural resources, with a focus on soil and water. They run water quality improvement projects, operate and maintain dams, and conduct inspections anytime someone needs to conduct any land-disturbing activities.
  • District Supervisors are responsible for providing local representation. District Supervisors work with the Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service to voice their local county needs.
  • District Supervisors hold monthly meetings in their counties where citizens can give input on local resource priorities from state and federal assistance programs.
  • Each county is represented by at least two district supervisors, one appointed and one elected. SWCD Managers are unpaid.

Election results

WINNER

Michael Bushey

65.4%

7,017 votes

Blake Hoffman

20.5%

2,199 votes

Ronald Cheslock

14.1%

1,513 votes

Candidates (3)

Blake Hoffman

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Michael Bushey

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Ronald Cheslock

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