A Letter to Polk County Democrats

Dear Polk County Democrat,

I’ve called Polk County home for over 50 years and have spent my career taking care of people — as a pharmacist, legislator, and small business owner. I’d be honored to earn your vote and welcome a conversation about how we move our county forward. Feel free to contact me at john@forbesforpolkcounty.com.

My Commitment to You

This job isn’t about politics — it’s about people. I’ll show up, listen, and focus on solving problems - not creating them. My commitment to you is that I will always seek:

My Priorities

Restore Trust and Civility in County Government
➢ Expect full-time work for full-time pay
➢ Make supervisor conflict-of-interest disclosures public to prevent self-dealing, nepotism, and
improper outside interests
➢ Ensure all county supervisors have equal access to board agenda information
➢ Improve employee morale and hold staff accountable for results

Building Community and Quality of Life
➢ Focus on projects that support quality of life so people will want to live, work, and play here
➢ Be fully engaged in regional efforts and work with mayors, city councils, school boards, non-profits,
and businesses to help advance a shared regional vision
Take Care of People
➢ Protect Water & Environment by investing in conservation. Support responsible policies
➢ Mental Health: Expand access and improve services
➢ Food & Housing: Strengthen partnerships and improve coordination

Keep Polk County Running Efficiently and Positively
➢ Maintain roads and infrastructure
➢ Deliver reliable services
➢ Be smart with taxpayer dollars — hold the line on property taxes and spend wisely and transparently
➢ Make grant dollars work harder — align funding with core priorities of county government