Contested Bois de Sioux Watershed manager appointment leads to re‑advertising and a later appointment

Aug 2, 2026

A months‑long process over appointment of a Bois de Sioux Watershed District manager included public comment, a county attorney legal memorandum, a vote to re‑advertise the position, and a final May appointment of Ronald Vold after the board declined to reappoint a sitting manager.

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The Board of Commissioners grappled with the appointment of a Bois de Sioux Watershed District (BdSWD) manager across several meetings. In March, the board considered two candidates and received public comment; Commissioner Johnson withdrew a motion to appoint Bob Marts when questions were raised about eligibility and procedural timing. The board scheduled a special meeting for April 9 so the county attorney could provide a legal memorandum on options.

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