SCACD, a company that represents all 46 of South Carolina’s soil and water conservation districts, has elected their new executive committee.
One resident elected to the committee is Lexington resident Barbara Padget. Padget will hold the seat for two years until 2026 and she can then run for re-election to serve an additional term.
Padget originally represented the East Piedmont district and has been involved in several local conservation efforts. Padget has also served as a Conservation District Commissioner since 2017, the SCACD representative on the S.C. Envirothon Steering Committee and secretary and awards policy chair for SCACD.
“I’m honored to lead this historic group as we continue that tradition. We have many challenges ahead, but with the continued dedication of our Commissioners and staff, as well as the support from our community, legislators, and partners, I’m optimistic that we can continue to protect our most important resources,” newly elected SCACD President Ben Setzler said in the press release.