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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 City Council Candidate Forum
The Washington Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Candidates Forum on Monday, August 5th for community members to hear from the candidates. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions for the candidates.
City Council Candidate Forum
When: Monday, August 5 from 11:30am – 1pm
Where: Washington Public Library (115 W Washington St)
Attendees are welcome to bring a sack lunch for the event.
Candidates who are running for the position are:
Rob Meyer, Jennifer Durst, and Ken Schroeder
The special election will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. All city residents may cast a ballot in this election.
Absentee Voting: Voters may cast a ballot in person during normal business hours until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, August 5. Auditor’s Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22 and Friday, August 2.
Election Day: Tuesday, August 6:
For the City of Washington – The City Ward polling places and addresses for this election will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and are as follows:
City Wards 1 and 2* – Washington Community Y, 520 W. 5th St., Washington
City Wards 3 and 4** – Washington County Fairgrounds, 611 S HWY 1, Washington
Voter information can be found at the Washington County Elections website.
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
