Help Shape the Future of Our Co-op

Run for the board of directors! Our board of directors is made up of co-op owners passionate about Seward Community Co-op and the cooperative business model. Our directors bring a wealth of varied backgrounds and skills to the board. Learn more about becoming a board member here.

About the 2025 Board Election

This year, the Seward Co-op Board of Directors election begins on Monday, Sept. 29 and will end at 11:59pm on Sunday, Oct. 26. Only Seward Co-op owners may be candidates, and all Seward Co-op owners may cast a ballot.

2025 Election Details

There are three at-large seats open. All have a three-year term. Additionally, there is one designated employee director seat open, which is a two-year term. Current employees of Seward Co-op are eligible to run for the designated employee director seat or an at-large seat.

Current employees of Seward Co-op are eligible to run for the designated employee director seat or an at-large seat.

The co-op’s articles and bylaws allow up to two seats to be filled by current employees. In the event there is more than one employee candidate in the at-large pool, only the top vote-getting employee will be seated. Employees of Seward Co-op must specify which seat they are seeking: at-large or designated employee director.