Frequently Asked Questions

• How many members are there on the Board of Supervisors?
• Five.
• Who is the supervisor for the First District?
• Robert Brownell represents the First District which includes Clive, West Des Moines and southwestern Des Moines.
• Who is the supervisor for the Second District?
• E.J. Giovannetti represents the cities of Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston, Sheldahl, and Urbandale as well as the unincorporated areas near those communities.
• Who is the supervisor for the Third District?
• Tom Hockensmith represents East Des Moines and northeastern Polk County comprised of the cities of Altoona, Alleman, Bondurant, Elkhart, Pleasant Hill, Polk City, and Runnells as well as the unincorporated areas near those communities.
• Who is the supervisor for the Fourth District?
• John F. Mauro represents downtown, north, east, and Southern Des Moines.
• Who is the supervisor for the Fifth District?
• Angela Connolly represents northwest Des Moines, Webster Township, and Windsor Heights.
• How can I find out who my Supervisor is?
• Contact the Polk County Election Office at 286-3247 or via email at jfitzge@co.polk.ia.us or contact the Board of Supervisors at 285-3120 or via email at countyboard@co.polk.ia.us.
• Who is the Chairperson of the Polk County Board of Supervisors?
• Tom Hockensmith is the current Chair of the Polk County Board of Supervisors, a new chair is elected every January.
• How long is a board member’s term?
• Polk County Supervisors are elected every four years with staggered terms.
• When do the Supervisor's terms expire?
• Robert Brownell - 2008
  E.J. Giovannetti - 2008
  Tom Hockensmith - 2010
  John Mauro - 2010
  Angela Connolly - 2010
• What are the office hours for the Board of Supervisors?
• 8:00 – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• What political parties are represented on the Board of Supervisors?
• The Polk County Board of Supervisors is comprised of three Democrats and two Republicans.
• How does someone get elected to the Board of Supervisors?"
• Nomination petitions are filed with the Polk County Auditor. See the Polk County Auditor/Election web page for additional information at http://auditor.co.polk.ia.us/election.htm
• When does the Board of Supervisors meet?
• The Board of Supervisors meets each Tuesday in Room 120 of the Polk County Administration Building at 9:30 a.m., except for the second Tuesday of the month when they meet at 5:00 p.m. to take official action. The Board also meets on Wednesday and Thursday mornings at 9:30 a.m. to discuss items that will be forthcoming on their Tuesday agenda.
• Who are the members of the Polk County Board of Supervisors?
• Robert D. Brownell, First District
  E.J. Giovannetti, Second District
  Tom Hockensmith, Third District
  John F. Mauro, Fourth District
  Angela Connolly, Fifth District
• How can I hear audio from the Board of Supervisors meetings?
• Go to http://auditor.co.polk.ia.us/auditor.htm to select the meeting you are interested in hearing.
• Where can I see the agenda for an upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting?
• Go to http://auditor.co.polk.ia.us/auditor.htm to select the meeting agenda you are interested in.
• Where can I find minutes from past Board of Supervisors meetings?
• Go to http://auditor.co.polk.ia.us/auditor.htm to select the minutes you are interested in.
• Where can I see a list of County appointments to Boards and Commissions?
• Click on Public Information on the top navigational bar on the Board of Supervisors web page.
• Where can I see a list of definitions for County Boards and Commissions?
• Click on Public Information on the top navigational bar on the Board of Supervisors web page.
• How do I apply for a Community Betterment Grant?
• Click on Public Information on the top navigational bar on the Board of Supervisors web page.
• How can my school apply for Achieve 121 funding?
• Click on Public Information on the top navigational bar on the Board of Supervisors web page.
• Where can I pick up a NACo Prescription Drug Card?
• Click on Public Information on the top navigational bar on the Board of Supervisors web page.
• Where can I find a list of participating pharmacies?
• Click on Public Information on the top navigational bar on the Board of Supervisors web page.