Ohio Soil and Water Conservation
Commission Election Legal Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisor of the Hamilton County Conservation District (HCCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Individuals who own or occupy land within the Hamilton County Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are four ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1. At the HCCD office during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
October 19 - November 17
(Except for November 11 - office closed for Veterans Day)
2702 East Kemper Road
Sharonville, OH 45241
2. At the HCCD Annual Meeting
November 9
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden - Elephant Trek Overlook
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
3. During Extended Office Hours (4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.) on the following dates
October 20
October 26
November 5
November 16
4. Voting absentee from October 19 - November 17
To request an absentee ballot, call the District Office at 513-946-8020
or fill out the Absentee Ballot Request Form at the bottom of this page.
The Hamilton County Conservation District office must receive absentee ballots by 2:00 p.m. on November 17, 2026.
Two Hamilton County Supervisor will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2029.
Nominees are:
Individuals who own or occupy land within the Hamilton County Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are four ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1. At the HCCD office during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
October 19 - November 17
(Except for November 11 - office closed for Veterans Day)
2702 East Kemper Road
Sharonville, OH 45241
2. At the HCCD Annual Meeting
November 9
3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden - Elephant Trek Overlook
3400 Vine Street
Cincinnati, OH 45220
3. During Extended Office Hours (4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.) on the following dates
October 20
October 26
November 5
November 16
4. Voting absentee from October 19 - November 17
To request an absentee ballot, call the District Office at 513-946-8020
or fill out the Absentee Ballot Request Form at the bottom of this page.
The Hamilton County Conservation District office must receive absentee ballots by 2:00 p.m. on November 17, 2026.
Two Hamilton County Supervisor will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2029.
Nominees are:
- Laura Boyd
- Scott P. Huber
- Blaire Mynear
- Kenneth Petren
- Jeffrey Sizemore
Notice of Candidate Withdrawal
After careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my candidacy for re-election to the Hamilton County Conservation District Board of Supervisors.
Serving on the Board for the past six years has been an incredibly meaningful experience, and I am proud of the work we have accomplished to advance locally-led conservation.
This was not an easy decision, but at this stage of my life, I want to be more intentional about where I spend my time and energy. With a young family at home, I have decided that stepping away from another term is the right choice for me and for my family.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout my time on the Board and trusted me with the opportunity to serve. While I will not be seeking another term at this time, I look forward to continuing to contribute to our community in new ways.
It has been an honor to serve Hamilton County, and I will always be thankful for this experience and the people I have had the opportunity to work alongside.
Laura K. Boyd
After careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my candidacy for re-election to the Hamilton County Conservation District Board of Supervisors.
Serving on the Board for the past six years has been an incredibly meaningful experience, and I am proud of the work we have accomplished to advance locally-led conservation.
This was not an easy decision, but at this stage of my life, I want to be more intentional about where I spend my time and energy. With a young family at home, I have decided that stepping away from another term is the right choice for me and for my family.
I am deeply grateful to everyone who has supported me throughout my time on the Board and trusted me with the opportunity to serve. While I will not be seeking another term at this time, I look forward to continuing to contribute to our community in new ways.
It has been an honor to serve Hamilton County, and I will always be thankful for this experience and the people I have had the opportunity to work alongside.
Laura K. Boyd
2026 Candidates
Scott P. Huber
Scott is a life-long resident of Colerain Township and volunteers in several groups. He is the treasurer of the Ohio Society of Professional Land Surveyors Cincinnati Chapter and helps oversee a local Land Surveying Scholarship fund. Every second Saturday of the month, Scott can be found collecting stream samples for the Rivers Unlimited Water Quality Monitoring program and during the July 4th holiday, Scott is usually volunteering on the Colerain Township Fireworks crew.
For over 30 years, Scott has been employed at a local civil engineering and land surveying firm providing residential and commercial land development services for a variety of projects, many of which are in Hamilton County. Scott has wide-ranging experience in dealing with the District's field staff and knows the situations they encounter on a frequent basis. Scott looks forward to helping the District continuing to evolve and actively seeking solutions to a wide array of circumstances. He will provide a balanced approach to soil and water conservation.
Scott is a Registered Professional Engineer and Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
Scott is a life-long resident of Colerain Township and volunteers in several groups. He is the treasurer of the Ohio Society of Professional Land Surveyors Cincinnati Chapter and helps oversee a local Land Surveying Scholarship fund. Every second Saturday of the month, Scott can be found collecting stream samples for the Rivers Unlimited Water Quality Monitoring program and during the July 4th holiday, Scott is usually volunteering on the Colerain Township Fireworks crew.
For over 30 years, Scott has been employed at a local civil engineering and land surveying firm providing residential and commercial land development services for a variety of projects, many of which are in Hamilton County. Scott has wide-ranging experience in dealing with the District's field staff and knows the situations they encounter on a frequent basis. Scott looks forward to helping the District continuing to evolve and actively seeking solutions to a wide array of circumstances. He will provide a balanced approach to soil and water conservation.
Scott is a Registered Professional Engineer and Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana and a Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Cincinnati.
Blaire Mynear
Blaire is running for a board position to advocate for people of all ages, from all socioeconomic backgrounds, and lived experiences when making decisions about our local conservation practices. Blaire has worked in the field of informal education since she graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Biological Sciences and Anthropology degree. She has worked in zoos, museums, and outdoors making science relevant, exciting, and accessible to all. Blaire moved back to the region in 2025 to accept a position at Greenacres Foundation steering the Environment Education team. She is a resident of St. Bernard and spends time gardening at home and in her community garden with expertise gained from the CGDT course at the Civic Garden Center, walking her dog and foster dogs, hiking, eating ice cream and banh mi, and soaking up new knowledge and experiences.
Blaire is running for a board position to advocate for people of all ages, from all socioeconomic backgrounds, and lived experiences when making decisions about our local conservation practices. Blaire has worked in the field of informal education since she graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Biological Sciences and Anthropology degree. She has worked in zoos, museums, and outdoors making science relevant, exciting, and accessible to all. Blaire moved back to the region in 2025 to accept a position at Greenacres Foundation steering the Environment Education team. She is a resident of St. Bernard and spends time gardening at home and in her community garden with expertise gained from the CGDT course at the Civic Garden Center, walking her dog and foster dogs, hiking, eating ice cream and banh mi, and soaking up new knowledge and experiences.
Kenneth Petren
Ken is the current Chair of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors. He is a lifelong ecologist and conservation scientist, who believes that society will benefit from scientists who take the time to understand community issues and challenges. Ken has been a professor at the University of Cincinnati since 2000, and he served as the Dean of Arts and Sciences from 2015-2019. As Director of the UC Field Center, he partners with community groups on environmental research, and has greatly expanded programs in environmental education and outreach. Ken received his Ph.D. in Biology from the University of California, San Diego and has a bachelors from Princeton University. Ken sees his role with the Conservation District as an opportunity to help bring conservation, development and public interests closer together to create a better, more sustainable future for the citizens of Hamilton County.
Ken is the current Chair of the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors. He is a lifelong ecologist and conservation scientist, who believes that society will benefit from scientists who take the time to understand community issues and challenges. Ken has been a professor at the University of Cincinnati since 2000, and he served as the Dean of Arts and Sciences from 2015-2019. As Director of the UC Field Center, he partners with community groups on environmental research, and has greatly expanded programs in environmental education and outreach. Ken received his Ph.D. in Biology from the University of California, San Diego and has a bachelors from Princeton University. Ken sees his role with the Conservation District as an opportunity to help bring conservation, development and public interests closer together to create a better, more sustainable future for the citizens of Hamilton County.
Jeffrey Sizemore
Jeff has been a Hamilton County resident since childhood and currently lives in Anderson Township with his wife, Cindy of 29 years. They have four adult children: Andrew, Lauren, Jacob, and Hannah.
Jeff is Vice President of Operations and a principal at Sehlhorst Equipment Services, a site preparation and demolition company. In this role, he oversees complex earthwork and environmental clean-up projects, ensures environmental compliance and helps ensure responsible stewardship of the environment.
Jeff holds multiple professional licenses and certifications, including asbestos supervision in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana; Ohio lead abatement; MSD and SD1 sewer tapper certifications; underground storage tank installation through the Ohio Division of Fire Marshal; U.S. EPA lead renovation; and Ohio private water systems. His experience and commitment to practical environmental stewardship have inspired him to serve on the Hamilton County Conservation District, where he hopes to promote practices that protect
land, people, property, and the environment during earthwork.
Jeff is an active sponsor in several local organizations such as CancerFree Kid, JDRF Shootin’ for a Cure, Dan Beard Council and Ohio Valley Environmental Information Association. He enjoys all outside activities in his free time such as pickleball, volleyball, recreational flying and water sports. He most enjoys spending time with his family and making a difference in the community.
Jeff has been a Hamilton County resident since childhood and currently lives in Anderson Township with his wife, Cindy of 29 years. They have four adult children: Andrew, Lauren, Jacob, and Hannah.
Jeff is Vice President of Operations and a principal at Sehlhorst Equipment Services, a site preparation and demolition company. In this role, he oversees complex earthwork and environmental clean-up projects, ensures environmental compliance and helps ensure responsible stewardship of the environment.
Jeff holds multiple professional licenses and certifications, including asbestos supervision in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana; Ohio lead abatement; MSD and SD1 sewer tapper certifications; underground storage tank installation through the Ohio Division of Fire Marshal; U.S. EPA lead renovation; and Ohio private water systems. His experience and commitment to practical environmental stewardship have inspired him to serve on the Hamilton County Conservation District, where he hopes to promote practices that protect
land, people, property, and the environment during earthwork.
Jeff is an active sponsor in several local organizations such as CancerFree Kid, JDRF Shootin’ for a Cure, Dan Beard Council and Ohio Valley Environmental Information Association. He enjoys all outside activities in his free time such as pickleball, volleyball, recreational flying and water sports. He most enjoys spending time with his family and making a difference in the community.
Absentee Ballot Request Form
Ballots will not be mailed until October 19, 2026.