Washington Chamber of Commerce
Main Street Washington
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City of Washington
Washington County Legislators and Senators:
Iowa State Representative Heather Hora (R), Iowa House District #92
Iowa State Senator Dawn Driscoll (R), Iowa Senate District #46
Legislative Quick Links:
Contact Government Relations Chair:
Michelle Redlinger [email protected]
319-653-3272
2024 Washington Mayoral Election
The Washington Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Candidate Forum for the upcoming mayoral election, on April 23rd at the Washington Area Performing Arts & Events Center (1111 South B Ave) from 6-8pm.
Candidates who are running for the position are:
Rob Meyer, Elaine Moore, Ivan Rangel & Millie Youngquist
Do you have any specific questions? Let us know: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwov1be7LvUYBF6fcWsTKVJdCYWsGqpbcij1_vNFxQ2keS0A/viewform
A special election has been slated for Tuesday, April 30, 2024, to elect a new mayor. Voting locations will be at the YMCA, Dallmeyer Hall on the Fairgrounds, and in-person absentee voting will be facilitated at the Courthouse. Details will be released as soon as they are finalized.
Those interested in receiving ballots by mail must make their requests by April 15, by filling out this Absentee Ballot Request Form and returning it to the Washington County Auditor by 5pm on April 15. The Courthouse will continue to accommodate in-person absentee voting until April 29. Should voters opt to return their mail-in ballots in person, they can do so at the Courthouse until 8:00 pm on Election Day, coinciding with the closure of polling stations.
Legislative Briefings 2024
The Washington County Legislative Briefings are held on the second Friday of the month from noon until 2 p.m. in the months of January – April. These briefings will be held at local businesses so that local leaders and community members can learn first-hand of the importance that the decisions being made across the state can affect us at a local level. After our legislators give updates on the committees they serve on, those who are in attendance are welcome to address the legislators with any concerns or compliments they have to offer. Immediately following the briefing, a company tour is offered for all in attendance.
About the Washington Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee
The Chamber of Commerce’s Government Relations Committee helps to plan and implement Legislative Briefings and Candidate Forums. We encourage legislative action that promotes business growth, local economy and strong communities. We are a non-partisan organization and do not endorse any candidate nor are we a part of the US Chamber of Commerce.
- Gain a voice in government. The chamber is a non-partisan organization but can take on appropriate tough issues and opposes new regulations, taxes, fees, assessments and costs directed at small businesses. It also helps protect the principles of free enterprise and aids businesses in being treated fairly.
- Candidates Forum – in the fall for contested local races
- Legislative Briefings – four sessions offered from January – April
- Legislative Agenda – the Chamber will consider advocacy support for projects that support our business community
- Letters of Support from the Chamber of Commerce can have a huge impact when your business is facing critical issues or applying for grants and outside funding
Watch Recordings of Past Events
