Applications for Emmet Conservation District candidates due by Aug. 15
The elections will take place during the district's annual dinner meeting at Hoppies Landing at the Pellston Regional Airport, 1395 U.S. 31 in Pellston, according to a community announcement.
The meeting will feature a pizza dinner and a guest presentation by the Michigan Natural Features Inventory on fire as a restoration tool for culturally significant resources. Following the presentation, board elections will be held for two positions with four-year terms.
Candidates running for election this year are Thomas Gohm of Alanson and James Ozenberger of Harbor Springs. Board candidates must be at least 18 years old, prove primary residency in Emmet County and submit a completed nominating petition to the district office by Aug. 15.
Individuals who wish to vote by absentee ballot may request one in person or by mail before the annual meeting.
This story was created by Janis Reeser, jreeser@gannett.com, with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at https://cm.usatoday.com/ethical-conduct.
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Emmet Conservation District sets Oct. 14 board election
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