Iowa State Representative Sami Scheetz has resigned from his position in the Iowa House to take on a new role as a Linn County Supervisor.
Scheetz, a Democrat from Cedar Rapids, was appointed by the Linn County Committee of County Officers to fill the District 2 seat vacated by Ben Rogers. His appointment creates a vacancy in Iowa House District 78, which he had represented since 2023. Scheetz is known for his background as a union organizer with the Teamsters.
The move marks a shift from state to local government for the young legislator.
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Great, another career politician jumping seats—just what we need, more government musical chairs.
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Glad to see Sami Scheetz continuing the fight for working people at the local level—his union roots and progressive values will be a huge asset to Linn County. It’s a bummer to lose a solid voice in the Iowa House, but local government is where real change starts too. Hopefully, his replacement in District 78 keeps pushing forward on labor rights and social justice.
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Vacancy in Iowa House after lawmaker appointed to county role
A Democrat who has represented Cedar Rapids in the Iowa House since 2023 has been appointed to fill a vacancy on the Linn County Board of Supervisors. Democrat Sami Scheetz, an organizer with the Teamsters union,
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Scheetz appointed as Linn County District 2 supervisor
The Linn County Committee of County Officers on Tuesday, April 1, appointed Sami Scheetz to fill the vacant District 2 seat on the Linn County Board of
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