On March 4, voters in 46 Iowa counties will go to the polls. In front of them there will be measures from 25 school boards, five city councils, and three county boards. Iowa law allows local governments to propose public measures for taxpayer approval in special elections, typically held in March and September. While not all measures will immediately impact taxpayers, each will influence local go...
Election night delivered key victories for Republicans and a win for Iowa taxpayers. As ITR President Chris Hagenow remarked, “If there are clear winners and losers from the election, the taxpayers in Iowa certainly came out on top with the prospect of continued conservative policy momentum.” Here’s a closer look at the trends, outcomes, and what’s on the horizon for our state.
Voter turnout for city and county measures was 10.5%, while school measures drew only 8.5%. On September 10, 2024, twenty-one local governments held special elections with property tax measures on the ballot. Unofficial results show most of the measures passed, adding up to nearly $14 million in property tax costs. Ten of the 13 participating school districts succeeded with their public measures, ...
Twenty-one local governments are seeking property tax hikes on top of already-elevated assessments.On September 10, 2024, 13 school districts, two counties, and five cities will place property tax questions before voters in a special election. Eleven school districts are requesting a renewal or an increase in physical plant and equipment levies (PPELs), which generate local property tax dollars ...