Linn County’s Elected Officials Sworn In

Linn County’s elected officials were sworn into office on Thursday.

Linn County welcomes a new member of the Board of Supervisors this year, with Brandy Z. Meisheid now representing District 3. Meisheid replaces outgoing Supervisor Louis J. Zumbach, who did not seek re-election. District 3 includes Alburnett, Bertram, Center Point, Central City, Coggon, Lisbon, Mount Vernon, Marion, Palo, Prairieburg, Robins, Springville, Walker, and a large section of unincorporated Linn County.

Linn County voters also elected new Linn County Auditor Todd Taylor in November. Taylor previously served 12 terms as a member of Iowa’s House of Representatives and two terms in the Iowa Senate. He replaces Joel Miller, who served as Linn County Auditor since 2007 and chose not to seek re-election. 

Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner is starting his fifth term as Sheriff, a position he has held since 2008.

photo courtesy of Linn County