Meet the Sherburne SWCD Supervisors
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District: Elk River
Served as SWCD Supervisor since 2020. Shelly and her husband Tom reside in Elk River with their 4 children. During her free time, Shelly likes to enjoy the outdoors, running, skiing and spending time with family.
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District: Haven Township
Served as SWCD Supervisor since 1996. Larry and his wife Terri reside in St. Cloud. He has 4 children and 8 grandchildren. During her free time, Larry enjoys hunting and fishing.
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District: Baldwin Township, Blue Hill Townshiwp, Livonia Township
Served as SWCD Supervisor since 2010. Roger and his wife Marlene reside in Princeton. He has 2 children and 3 grandchildren. During his free time, Roger enjoys the outdoors and reading.
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District: Baldwin Township, Blue Hill Townshiwp, Livonia Township
Served as SWCD Supervisor since 2018. Kerry resides in Big Lake. He has 2 children and 7 grandchildren. During his free time, Kerry enjoys the hunting, fishing and traveling.
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.District: Clear Lake Township, Becker Township, Palmer Township, Santiago Township
Served as SWCD Supervisor since 2010 Jason and his wife Kate reside in Clear Lake. He has 2 children. During his free time, Jason enjoys being outdoors, hunting and fishing and watching football.
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The Board of Supervisors is comprised of five members elected to staggered four year terms in county wide elections, but representing
different nominating Districts throughout the county. Supervisors receive a per diem (compensation) of $75 per board meeting. The Board of Supervisors is responsible to set the goals, policies and priorities of the District and employ a staff to work toward those goals. |
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District I - Elk River
Shelly Binsfeld, Treasurer Term Ends: 12/31/2020 sbinsfeld@sherburneswcd.org DISTRICT II - Big Lake Twp, Orrock Twp Kerry Saxton, Reporter Term Ends: 12/31/2022 ksaxton@sherburneswcd.org DISTRICT III - Haven Twp Larry Goenner, Vice Chair Term Ends: 12/31/2020 lgoenner@sherburneswcd.org DISTRICT IV - Clear Lake Twp, Becker Twp, Palmer Twp, Santiago Twp Jason Selvog, Secretary Term Ends: 12/31/2022 jselvog@sherburneswcd.org DISTRICT V - Baldwin Twp, Blue Hill Twp, Livonia Twp Roger Nelson, Chair Term Ends: 12/31/2020 rnelson@sherburneswcd.org |
What does it take to be a Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor?
Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) are special purpose units of government
that manage natural resource programs. Minnesota’s 90 SWCDs cover the entire state; their boundaries usually coincide with the county lines. Each SWCD is run by a board of five elected Supervisors. To be a Supervisor, you need: Knowledge - Supervisors must have –or willing to learn some basic knowledge to effectively carry out their responsibilities. They must understand: • Some of the fundamentals about the environment and how it works; • The relationship between land use decisions and the environment; • The effect environmental decisions have on other aspects of our lives; and • Local concerns, attitudes and needs. Concern -Supervisors must be concerned about • Our environment and natural resources; • Maintaining and improving water quality; and • Protecting our soil. Leadership - Supervisors must be willing to take an active leadership role in the community. This can involve: • Setting local conservation priorities; • Educating friends and neighbors about the environment; • Working with other local government units, state and federal agencies, and other elected officials; • Setting a positive example; • Taking unpopular stands; • Balancing economic needs with environmental concerns; and • Sacrificing short-term gains for long-term benefits. Do you have what it takes? Being a Supervisor involves one board meeting a month and many incidental responsibilities. Supervisors receive no salary, although they do get per diem and expenses. For more information, contact Francine Larson, District Manager at 763-220-3434 x 101 or at flarson@sherburneswcd.org |