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The March 2025 special election results once again highlight the persistent challenges of low voter turnout. While many measures passed, the limited participation raises concerns about the fairness and transparency of the process. The results show that a large majority of public measures on March 4, 2025, were approved by…
36 Ballot Questions, 29 Tax Proposals, 46 Counties, $240 Million at Stake 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…
Ten local governments are once again seeking voter approval for public measures, many involving property tax increases, after recent ballot attempts. As local governments across Iowa prepare for upcoming special elections, many are once again asking voters to approve tax measures—some of which have been rejected in previous elections. With…
For the first time in state history, local governments collected over $7 billion in property taxes. In fiscal year 2025, Iowa property taxpayers reached an unprecedented milestone. For the first time in state history, local governments collected over $7 billion in property taxes during the fiscal year. This landmark was…
A total of 48 bonds were on the ballot across the state, and 20 passed, resulting in $623.8 million in new spending. Iowa taxpayers made their voices heard on the potential new $1.1 billion in spending proposed by local governments on November 5, 2024. Ballots in 59 counties, directly affecting…
