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Bill Ward has experience as a podcast host and photojournalist.

2026 North Carolina General Election

In a candidate-authored statement published November 6, 2022, Ward listed his goals for serving as a Gaston Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor. The statement says: “My goals are to continue the good work of the current chair who is not running for re-election; assist in advancing the STEM education in Gaston County schools; heighten the general awareness of the department; meet the needs of the natural resources staff and, one of the biggest goals I have, which I'm currently pursuing, though not directly tied to Soil and Water, is assisting in bringing the Gaston County Future Farmers of America chapter back to the school system.”

Gaston Soil and Water Conservation Supervisor candidate outlines goals

Plans to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in Gaston County schools.

Plans to help bring the Gaston County Future Farmers of America chapter back to the school system.

- Plans to support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education in Gaston County schools.
- Plans to help bring the Gaston County Future Farmers of America chapter back to the school system.

Energy & the Environment

Plans to increase public awareness of the Soil and Water Conservation District.

Plans to meet the needs of natural-resources staff.

- Plans to increase public awareness of the Soil and Water Conservation District.
- Plans to meet the needs of natural-resources staff.

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Bill Ward

Isaac Brickman

Milan Parker

Buket Urgen

Colby Watts

Dan Brandon

- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 