Elections

Division No. 3 Vacancy

After 27 years of outstanding service to the South Columbia Basin Irrigation District, Director Richard Conrad has resigned from Division No. 3 effective May 9th, 2024.   The South Columbia Basin Irrigation District Board of Directors expresses their appreciation and thanks to Richard Conrad for a long career of service.    

Per RCW 87.04.010, a South Columbia Basin Irrigation District (SCBID) Director must be an elector of the division in which he or she is seeking election.  An elector must be at least eighteen years old, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Washington and hold title or evidence of title to lands within SCBID.  A district elector shall be considered an elector of the division in which he or she holds title to or evidence of title to land.  An elector holding title to or evidence of title to land in more than one division shall be considered an elector of the division nearest his or her place of residence.  Director division No. 3 includes Blocks 5, 12, 19 and 191.  The boundaries of the director divisions are shown in the District interactive map.  

Eligible electors should submit a letter of interest to the Board by June 10, 2024, by email to tlarson@scbid.org or mail to P.O. Box 1006 Pasco, Washington 99301.  At the June 13th, 2024 board meeting, the interested parties will be reviewed by the SCBID Board and then presented to the Franklin County Board of Commissioners for appointment.  Per RCW 87.03.081, the appointee will be required to submit a Petition of Nomination to SCBID Secretary/Manager John O’Callaghan by November 4, 2024 to serve the remainder of the term ending December 31, 2026.  If opposed, the election will take place on December 10, 2024. 

LINK:  RCW 87.04.010 

LINK:  RCW 87.03.081 

LINK:  District Interactive Map