Linn County Treasurer announces re-election bid

CEDAR RAPIDS — Linn County Treasurer Brent Oleson has announced his intent to run for re-election this fall.

Oleson, a Democrat, announced his re-election bid in a Saturday press release, citing a “deep commitment to public service” that has driven him to seek a second term. His announcement comes in advance of the Nov. 3 election.

“The treasurer’s office is about trust,” Oleson said in the release. “Nearly a half-billion dollars flows through our office each year. Experience, accountability and transparency matter, and I take that responsibility seriously.”

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The Linn County treasurer administers finances, banking services, cash management and investments for the county. The office also receives all money payable to the county and acts as the central depository for all county offices and departments.

Oleson, an attorney and University of Iowa College of Law graduate, was first elected to the position in 2022. Before that, he was serving as the county’s deputy director of public policy and community relations.

He also has 12 years of experience serving on the Linn County Board of Supervisors between 2008 and 2020, and he continues to act as a member of the Linn County Conservation Board.

During his first term as treasurer, Oleson has focused on improving the office’s customer service, efficiency and accessibility. Under his purview, the office has expanded online options for paying property taxes and implemented an appointment system to better serve residents.

He said that he intends to build on that progress if reelected.

“Our office interacts with thousands of people every year,” Oleson wrote. “Whether someone is paying their property taxes, registering a vehicle or transferring a title to their car, they deserve a system that respects their time and works the way people expect it to in 2026.”

Oleson’s position is one of several up for election this fall. Others include:

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