FAQ
FAQ
- How many members are there on the Board of Supervisors?
- Who is the supervisor for the First District?
- Who is the supervisor for the Second District?
- Who is the supervisor for the Third District?
- Who is the supervisor for the Fourth District?
- Who is the supervisor for the Fifth District?
- How can I find out who my Supervisor is?
- How long is a board member’s term?
- What are the office hours for the Board of Supervisors?
- What political parties are represented on the Board of Supervisors?
- How does someone get elected to the Board of Supervisors?
- When does the Board of Supervisors meet?
- How can I hear audio from the Board of Supervisors meetings?
- Where can I see the agenda for an upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting?
- Where can I find the minutes from past Board of Supervisors meetings?
- Where can I see a list of definitions for County Boards and Commissions?
- How do I apply for a Community Betterment Grant?
FAQ
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 Alleman, Clive, Elkhart, Grimes, Johnston, Polk City, Sheldahl and Urbandale.
Robert Brownell represents the First District which includes Alleman, Clive, Elkhart, Grimes, Johnston, Polk City, Sheldahl and Urbandale.
Who is the supervisor for the Second District?
Angela Connolly represents the Second District which includes northwest Des Moines and West Des Moines.
Angela Connolly represents the Second District which includes northwest Des Moines and West Des Moines.
Who is the supervisor for the Third District?
Steve Van Oort represents the Third District which includes Altoona, Ankeny, Mitchellville and Pleasant Hill.
Steve Van Oort represents the Third District which includes Altoona, Ankeny, Mitchellville and Pleasant Hill.
Who is the supervisor for the Fourth District?
Tom Hockensmith represents the Fourth District which includes northeast Des Moines, Runnells and parts of southeast Des Moines.
Tom Hockensmith represents the Fourth District which includes northeast Des Moines, Runnells and parts of southeast Des Moines.
Who is the supervisor for the Fifth District?
Matt McCoy represents the Fifth District which includes Des Moines and south Des Moines.
Matt McCoy represents the Fifth District which includes Des Moines and south Des Moines.
How can I find out who my Supervisor is?
Contact the Polk County Election Office at 286.3247 or via email at Jamie.fitzgerald@polkcountyiowa.gov or contact the Board of Supervisors at 286.3120 or via email at countyboard@polkcountyiowa.gov.
Contact the Polk County Election Office at 286.3247 or via email at Jamie.fitzgerald@polkcountyiowa.gov or contact the Board of Supervisors at 286.3120 or via email at countyboard@polkcountyiowa.gov.
How long is a board member’s term?
Polk County Supervisors are elected every four years with staggered terms.
Polk County Supervisors are elected every four years with staggered terms.
What are the office hours for the Board of Supervisors?
8:00 – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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.
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 addition information at http://auditor.co.polk.ia.us/.
Nomination petitions are filed with the Polk County Auditor. See the Polk County Auditor/Election web page for addition information at http://auditor.co.polk.ia.us/.
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. 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.
The Board of Supervisors meets each Tuesday in Room 120 of the Polk County Administration Building at 9:30 a.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.
How can I hear audio from the Board of Supervisors meetings?
Go to www.polkcountyiowa.gov/auditor/administration to select the meeting you are interested in hearing.
Go to www.polkcountyiowa.gov/auditor/administration to select the meeting you are interested in hearing.
Where can I see the agenda for an upcoming Board of Supervisors meeting?
Go to www.polkcountyiowa.gov/auditor/administration to select the meeting agenda you are interested in.
Go to www.polkcountyiowa.gov/auditor/administration to select the meeting agenda you are interested in.
Where can I find the minutes from past Board of Supervisors meetings?
Go to www.polkcountyiowa.gov/auditor/administration to select the minutes you are interested in.
Go to www.polkcountyiowa.gov/auditor/administration to select the minutes you are interested in.
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.
Click on Public Information on the top navigational bar on the Board of Supervisors web page.