Board of Director Elections

We have a three member, At-Large Board (the Board). Each position comes with a three year term. Nomination Petition Form availability and timelines are publically announced per Oregon Revised Statute guidelines. There is no limit on how many terms a board member may serve. Being on the Board is a serious time commitment and werecommended that those interested in running for the Board learn about the legal requirements, business operations, and affairs of the District.

For information about upcoming elections:  Inquire with Mikayla Schembari at: 64672 Cook Ave., STE 1, Bend, OR  97703, or by phone at 541-388-0658. Formal election notices will be posted in a local newspaper (typically The Bulletin) per Oregon Revised Statute guidelines.

 

2025 Election Status

10/8/2025 Update

2025 Election Petitions were due by 2:00 p.m. on October 8, 2025. Having only received one valid and legal petition, from Mr. Dennis Gant, Mr. Gant was therefore deemed reelected by operation of law to Position #1, Director at Large, Swalley Irrigation District, for a term commencing January 2026 and expiring December 2028. Secretary Camarata shall issue a Certificate of Sole Nominee to the Board of Directors on 10/9/2025.

11/17/2025 Update

Deschutes County Commissioners appointed Mr. Tom Andrade to fill a vacancy on Swalley's Board for Position #2, left vacant by the death of Director Don Reese. The Position #2 term runs through Dec 31st, 2026.