Sarah Beth Sammons

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Sarah Beth Sammons

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Nonpartisan

Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors

Tenure

2021 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

4

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Scott County High School

Bachelor's

University of Kentucky, 2000

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Kentucky

Profession

Landscape architect

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Sarah Beth Sammons is a member of the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors in Kentucky. She assumed office on January 1, 2021. Her current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Sammons ran for re-election to the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors in Kentucky. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Sammons completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Sarah Beth Sammons was born in Kentucky. She earned a high school diploma from Scott County High School and a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky in 2000. Her career experience includes working as a landscape architect. Sammons has been affiliated with Kentucky Society of Landscape Architects, American Society of Landscape Architects, and Jefferson County Master Gardeners.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2024)

General election

General election for Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors (4 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Elizabeth Everhart (Nonpartisan)	22.4	114,287
✔	Submit photo	Sarah Beth Sammons (Nonpartisan)	19.8	100,874
✔	Submit photo	David Kaelin (Nonpartisan)	19.2	98,079
✔	Submit photo	Leta Weedman (Nonpartisan)	15.5	79,255
	Submit photo	Baron Lee (Nonpartisan)	11.3	57,574
	Submit photo	Elihu Levine (Nonpartisan)	10.4	53,095
		Other/Write-in votes	1.3	6,817

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 509,981
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2020

See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2020)

General election

General election for Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors (4 seats)

Incumbent Jennifer Chappell, Sarah Beth Sammons, Elihu Levine, and Latoya Bryant won election in the general election for Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Jennifer Chappell (Nonpartisan)	51.5	175,826
✔	Submit photo	Sarah Beth Sammons (Nonpartisan)	43.6	149,125
✔	Submit photo	Elihu Levine (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.4	1,311
✔	Submit photo	Latoya Bryant (Nonpartisan) (Write-in)	0.4	1,299
		Other/Write-in votes	4.1	14,113

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 341,674
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Sarah Beth Sammons completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Sammons' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I've lived in Louisville for over a decade, Shelby Park for the last three years. I'm a registered Landscape Architect with over twenty years career experience, from designing parks and courthouse squares to playgrounds. Passionate about nature, conservation of natural resources, and a lover of native plants, I'm also a Jefferson County Master Gardener, and serve on the Louisville Metro Tree Advisory Board. I enjoy living in Shelby Park with my two dogs, teaching classes or workshops on native landscaping and rain harvesting, and guiding hikes with friends while pointing out different plants ad nauseum.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• An advantage over some of the other candidates is my proven experience. I have four years of working hard for the Soil and Water Conservation District, two of which I was elected Chair of the Board by my fellow Supervisors. I've taught workshops on Rain Barrels, Native Plants, and backyard conservation, spoke in front of Metro Council and Metro Council Committees on behalf of the Conservation District. I've worked to evolve the Conservation District's programs to benefit constituents' needs that I've seen and discussed. With experience in traditional agricultural as well as urban agriculture experience, I'm able to communicate with all different constituents on a variety of conservation topics.
• I'm committed to sustainability and creating partnerships across Louisville-Jefferson County to improve the conservation of our natural resources and preservation of the few green spaces we have left. In my career I make a point to act as a steward of the land, speaking out against harmful development practices and encouraging conservation practices in all aspects of construction and maintenance of land. I was driven to find a way to serve the community after being a part of the development community and seeing the lack of respect our land and natural resources gets from developers in Jefferson County. I'm thankful I found the Conservation District as it utilizes my career experience and passion for caring for the land.
• I've served four years as a Supervisor and I feel like I'm just getting started. If re-elected I hope to continue my work in evolving the Conservation District's programs and outreach to assist all Jefferson County residents in the conservation of our natural resources and improving the resilience of our food systems through agriculture. I look forward to developing more partnerships with Louisville Metro, non-profits, community groups, and others to assist in alleviating Louisville's food deserts, improving our resiliency to the environmental impacts of climate change (I'm not afraid to say it's real), and empowering residents to utilize their own properties for community improvement and sustainability.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I'm passionate about smart growth, low impact development where developers mindful develop the land to ways that limit the degradation and destruction of streams, existing trees, and the soil. I've seen too many streams piped and covered up, knowing that what is being constructed is going to create more stormwater run-off than those pipes can carry. Jefferson County's streams and creeks all have damage from developments piping stormwater down the stream; from severe erosion to inundating water water treatment plants. Smart development is the only sustainable development; and sustainable development is the only way to improve Jefferson County's sustainability and health now and in the future.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity, upholding a strong moral and ethical standard, being honest and transparent and trustworthy in all actions and decisions. I was elected by the residents of Jefferson County and I never forget who I serve in this office.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Core responsibilities for Supervisors with the Soil and Water Conservation District are laid out in the Supervisor Handbook. A few that stand out to me are developing and implementing programs to promote the conservation and use of natural resources, providing educational programs for students and adults in conservation and land stewardship, communicating to local government officials and the general public on the Conservation Districts accomplishments and programs, and communicating with our constituents to see what the community's needs are and how the Conservation District can better meet the County's needs.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I'm not really concerned with leaving a legacy attached to my name. I just want to make a positive impact in my community and help the land I live on be healthier and better than how I found it. I would love to assist the Louisville-Jefferson County community improve our regional food system, develop new agricultural producers from Floyds Fork to Shawnee, and improve the status of our natural resources, waterways, soil, and tree canopy.

What kind of skills or expertise do you believe would be the most helpful for the holders of this office to possess?

I have over twenty years experience in Landscape Architecture (it's not landscaping), my experience with best management practices in design and construction have served me well in my understanding of conservation practices promoted by Conservation Districts across the United States. My knowledge of native plants, landscape design, and stormwater management, developed throughout my career, has also assisted me in carrying out Conservation District work and has given me the opportunity to lead workshops and speaking engagements with the community.

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2020

Sarah Beth Sammons did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

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