Elections: Board of Supervisor
2025 Butler SWCD Supervisor Elections
Election Legal Notice
The Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission will cause an election of Supervisors of the Butler Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to be held in accordance with Chapter 940 of the Ohio Revised Code. Individuals who own or occupy land within the Butler Soil and Water Conservation District and are 18 years of age or older may vote for Supervisor.
There are 5 ways an eligible voter can cast a ballot:
1. At the SWCD office, 1802 Princeton Rd., Suite 300, Hamilton, Ohio 45011, from 7/24/2025 until 8/22/2025 during normal business hours Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; or
2. At the Butler County Fair Livestock Auction, which will take place at 1715 Fairgrove Ave., Hamilton, Ohio 45011 on 7/26/2025 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM; or
3. At the PUPS in the Park event, which will take place at the Bark Park, 20 New London Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45013 on 8/7/2025 from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ; or
3. At the SWCD Annual Meeting, which will take place at Izaak Walton League of America - Hamilton Chapter, 450 Beissinger Road, Hamilton, Ohio 45013 on 8/13/2025 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM ; or
4. Voting absentee from 7/24/2025 until 8/22/2025, by requesting the ballot application and election ballot from the SWCD office at the following address 1802 Princeton Rd, Suite 300, Hamilton, Ohio 45011, by calling (513)887-3720, or email butlerswcd@bcohio.gov. All absentee ballots must be requested by 8/11/2025.
Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 8/22/2025 at 4:30 PM.
Two Supervisors will be elected to a three‐year term commencing January 1, 2026 and ending December 31, 2028.
Nominees are:
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Nathan E. Gillespie
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Meridy Glenn
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Linda M. Peters
How Do I Vote?
There are three ways eligible voters can cast a ballot:
1.) In person at the Butler SWCD office from July 24 until August 22, 2025, during normal business hours: or
2.) Voting absentee by requesting a ballot from July 24 until August 22, 2025, requests can be made in person by coming to the SWCD office at the following address 1802 Princeton Road, Suite 300, Hamilton, Ohio 45011, by calling 513-887-3720, or emailing butlerswcd@bcohio.gov Absentee ballots must be received by the SWCD office by 4:30 pm on August 22, 2025.
3.) Vote at one of our in-person events listed below:
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Butler County Livestock Auction, Saturday, July 26 from 9 AM to 12 PM
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PUPS in the Park event, Thursday, August 7 from 6 PM to 7 PM
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Butler SWCD Annual Meeting, Wednesday, August 13 from 5 to 7 PM
To be eligible to vote residents must be at least 18 years old and reside within the District. Due to new rules in place we no longer require an affidavit on file with Butler SWCD attesting the eligibility of Firms, corporations, LLCs, trust, and non-residents that own land or occupy lands in Butler County; by signing the ballot you are verifying you legally are 18 years or older and eligible to vote as a non-resident landowner, a representative of the identified firm, corporation, LLC, or trust.
Absentee Ballot Request
Butler County residents or non-residents, Firms, corporations, LLCs, and trusts that own land or occupy lands in Butler County can vote absentee by mail or in person. Absentee ballots and ballot envelopes can be mailed to voters from July 24 until August 22 after being requested by:
1. Mail—1802 Princeton Road, Suite 300, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
2. Phone— Call (513)887-3720
3. Electronically— email at butlerswcd@bcohio.gov
4. In Person— 1802 Princeton Road, Suite 300, Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Absentee ballots must be requested by August 11, 2025 to ensure timely postal delivery.
Questions? Contact Butler SWCD by phone at (513)887-3720.
Candidates
Nathan E. Gillespie
Incumbent, Nathan E. Gillespie, is a 4th generation farmer in Milford Township, and has lived in Butler County all his life. He and his wife Angie have three children, Austin, A.J., and Morgan. Nathan is a full-time farmer and owns 65 acres, which have been in his family for over 100 years. He farms corn, wheat, soybeans, hay, and also does custom farming. Nathan owns and operates Gillespie Feed and Farm Supply. Nathan enjoys raising registered Herefords and showing them with his family. He also has a cow/calf operation selling freezer beef.
Nathan has installed 4,810 feet of waterways, a 40x58 dry stack animal waste facility, a 40x96 waste storage facility, and a comprehensive nutrient management plan on his farm. 75% of his crop is no-till and the rest is minimal tillage. He and his family plant cover crops on 25% of their ground and also use variable rate fertilizer.
Nathan graduated from Talawanda High School and Hobart Institute of Welding Technology as a combination welder. His family attends the Stock Yard Cowboy Church in McGonigle, Ohio. Nathan is a lifetime Talawanda FFA Alumni member and served on the board of the Butler County Cattleman’s Association for many years. Nathan also served on the Milford Township Fire Department for 25 years and has been on the Butler County Farm Bureau Board.
“After completing my fifth term I have learned a lot about conservation and how Soil and Water Districts operate and make a positive impact on our county. I have also met some great people not only in our county, but around the state, and even nation. I would like to continue serving the county representing rural and urban residents alike. With the current and future environmental issues facing agriculture on the horizon, I feel my knowledge and input can continue to be an asset to the board.”
Meridy
Glenn
Meridy Glenn, is a longtime West Chester resident, small business owner, and passionate environmentalist with a degree in biology (BA, Brown University) and an MBA from the University of Cincinnati. Meridy is a retiree of the University of Cincinnati, where she served as Head Women’s Soccer Coach and later as Development Director for the UC Foundation. In 2024, she was inducted into the Ohio College Soccer Hall of Fame.
As a certified Master Rain Gardener and active volunteer, Meridy has worked on local projects involving invasive species removal, rain garden maintenance, and water quality monitoring. As a member and past Chair of the West Chester Board of Zoning Appeals, Meridy values responsible land use and conservation.
Her personal commitment to conservation is reflected in her home landscape. Meridy has planted more than fifteen species of trees and shrubs on her property sourced from the Butler SWCD and Taking Root sales to help restore native habitat and control soil erosion.
Meridy shares her life with her husband, a retired U.S. Air Force civilian engineer, their two now-grown children, and a large pony mare. She enjoys hiking and walking as a way to stay connected to the outdoors.
“I’m running for the Butler SWCD Board of Supervisors to help guide the important work of preserving and restoring the natural resources of Butler County. Thank you for your consideration.”
Linda M.
Peters
Incumbent, Linda M. Peters, is a 48-year resident of Liberty Township and a lifetime resident of Butler County. She and her husband Frank have two grown daughters, Laura and Sara. Linda has a B.S. in Elementary Education and Library Science, and a M.A. in Education. Linda retired from teaching, having taught for 25 years first at Middletown City Schools and then at Lakota Local Schools.
During her teaching career she was chair of her department, served on several building and district committees, and helped develop curriculum for the science and social studies departments. Linda’s community activities included 4 years as PTA president, opening two new schools and 30 years with Girl Scouting. She served as troop leader where she helped 20 of her scouts achieve their Gold Award. Several of their projects centered around pond building and outdoor learning centers within the Lakota Schools. Linda also served as District Manager and for 9 years she coordinated and ran Girl Scout Day Camps and camporees that were attended by over 2,000 scouts. Many of the camp activities Linda developed instructed scouts about outdoor education and conservation of the land. Currently she is actively involved with the Mason Ohio Star Quilting Guild and Quilts of Valor.
“Completing my third term as a supervisor for the Butler Soil and Water Conservation District, the workshops, tours, and seminars taught me how impactful Soil and Water Districts can be for their counties. I have met many people in our area, state, and country that have helped me learn more about the impact rural and urban soil and water decisions affect our county. My main goal in seeking reelection is to assist Butler SWCD’s educational and outreach programs. By using my educational background, I want to help strengthen and develop programs that help future generations understand that conservation of our natural resources is important to all Butler County residents.”