Polk County Board Chair Angela Connolly Issues Statement on Passing of President Carter

Polk County Board Chair Angela Connolly issues statement regarding the death of President Jimmy Carter.

“My husband Tom and I would like to express our deepest condolences to the Carter family. We had the privilege of meeting Jimmy and Rosalynn on several occasions during his presidential campaign here in Iowa. President Carter was instrumental in bringing national attention to the Iowa Caucuses. He was a remarkable leader, founding the Department of Energy and introducing tax incentives for energy-efficient home insulation and solar panel installation—initiatives that Polk County continues to benefit from today. Above all, he was a great humanitarian and served as a role model for younger leaders. He will be truly missed.”

- Angela Connolly/ Chair, Polk County Board of Supervisors