The Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board issued an admonishment for Johnson County Supervisor Royceann Porter’s “improper use of public resources.” Last month, Porter used her county email account to send an email requesting support in a write-in campaign.
The current Johnson County Jail, which opened in 1981, is in “very poor” condition, according to a 2022 facility condition audit. The building has numerous structural deficiencies, including cracks and deterioration in walls, ceilings, and portions of the roof.
Also in Campaign Almanac: Progressive group issues endorsements for Johnson County supervisors.
Johnson County supervisors are paid about $90,000 a year and serve four-year terms. With three seats up for election, the majority of the five-member board faces county voters this year.
The Iowa City Council elected Bruce Teague to serve as mayor for a third time. Mazahir Salih was chosen to serve as mayor pro tem. On the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, Rod Sullivan and Jon Green were appointed chair and vice chair, respectively.
While two counties have said they’d step in to help local victims if necessary, a Central Iowa sexual assault nurse examiner is working with a pharmaceutical company on an agreement to provide the medications to Iowa pharmacies at no cost.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to provide funding for emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault and rape as a state program remains in limbo.
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is likely to provide funding for emergency contraception for victims of sexual assault and rape as a state reimbursement program remains in limbo.
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Jail is at a “critical moment,” Sheriff Brad Kunkel said. A recent structural property condition assessment conducted by Axiom Consultants found the facility “has a number of significant deficiencies,” with some requiring immediate attention.
Johnson County officials may follow Polk County’s lead in providing funding for emergency contraception and crisis services for victims of sexual assault and rape after the Iowa Attorney General’s Office halted - at least for now -- covering those expenses.
The first phases of the Johnson County administrative campus renovation are likely going out to bid in early June — with construction anticipated to start in August — after months of review, redesign and discussions of how to keep costs down.
All elected officials will get at least a 4 percent raise for fiscal year 2024, which starts July 1. County employees are also expected to get a 4 percent wage increase.
Supervisor Jon Green received the most votes, followed by V Fixmer-Oraiz, founder and CEO of Astig Planning.
Members of the Cedar Rapids school board and Johnson County Board of Supervisors are the latest public officials to come out against the gun rights amendment on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Five candidates are running for two seats on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Learn more about them before early voting begins Oct. 19.
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