Board of Directors Elections

Election information

Board of Directors Elections Information

Members of the Board of Directors are elected by the irrigators. The Eastern Irrigation District has adopted a practice of staggered elections, in which two directors are elected in one year, two directors are elected the next year and three directors are elected in the following year. This method of elections provides for long-term stability in the governance, administration and operation of the District.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact the EID.

Time for filing nominations has now closed.

  • Division 1 (Gem/Bassano):
    • Mr. Richard Hiebert was elected by acclamation. Mr. Hiebert is entering his first full term of office.

  • Division 5 (Scandia/Rainier):
    • Mr. Tony Brummelhuis
    • Mr. John Ketchmark

    • An Election for Director will be held on click HERE for election ad):
    • Tuesday, April 11th, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
    • Rainier Community Hall

    • If you wish to appoint someone to vote on behalf of your corporation:
    • (Click HERE for form letter.)



2022 Election to Fill a Vacancy Summary

  • Division 1: Mr. Richard Hiebert was elected.
    (This term will be completed in April 2023.)


  • 2022 Election Summary

    • Division 2 - Rosemary/Duchess: Mr. David Peltzer was elected by acclamation.
      (This is Mr. Peltzer's 2nd term of office)
    • Division 4 - Cassils/Brooks: Mr. Brian Schmidt was elected by acclamation.
      (This is Mr. Schmidt's 2nd term of office)
    • Division 7 - Rolling Hills: Mr. Tracy Hemsing was elected by acclamation.
      (This is Mr. Hemsing's 2nd term of office)


    2021 Election Summary

    • Division 3: Mr. Ross Owen was elected by acclamation.
      (This is Mr. Owen's 5th term of office.)
    • Division 6: Mr. Brent Schroeder was elected by acclamation.
      (This is Mr. Schroeder's 1st term of office)


    2020 Election Summary

    • Division 1: Mr. Jason Hale was elected by acclamation.
      (This is Mr. Hale's is 2nd term of office.)
    • Division 5: Mr. Don Jacobson was elected.
      (This is Mr. Jacobson's 1st term of office)


    2019 Election Summary

    • Division 2 - Rosemary/Duchess: Mr. David Peltzer was elected.
      (This is Mr. Peltzer's 1st term of office)
    • Division 4 - Cassils/Brooks: Mr. Brian Schmidt was elected by acclamation.
      (This is Mr. Schmidt's 1st term of office)
    • Division 7 - Rolling Hills: Mr. Tracy Hemsing was elected.
      (This is Mr. Hemsing's 1st term of office)


    2018 Election Summary

    • Division 3: Mr. Ross Owen was elected by acclamation.
      (This is Mr. Owen's 4th term of office)
    • Division 6: Mr. Bob Chrumka was elected.
      (This is Mr. Chrumka's 8th term of office)


    2017 Election Summary

    • Division 1: Mr. Jason Hale was elected.
      (This is Mr. Hale's 1st term of office)
    • Division 5: Mr. Tony Brummelhuis was elected.
      (This is Mr. Brummelhuis's 1st term of office)


    2016 Election Summary

    • Division 2: Mr. Jim Culligan was elected.
      (This is Mr. Culligan's 3rd term of office)
    • Division 4: Mr. Rod Johnson was elected.
      (This is Mr. Johnson's 1st term of office)
    • Division 7: Mr. George Murray was elected.
      (This is Mr. Murray's 1st term of office)