About the office
Linn County's legislative, policy-making and administrative body. The board sets the county tax levy, certifies and oversees the budget (including the offices of the Auditor, County Attorney, Recorder, Sheriff and Treasurer), and is responsible for land use in unincorporated Linn County, secondary roads, and county health and social services.
Term: 4 years (three members, elected by district to staggered terms; the District 1 and District 2 seats are on the 2026 ballot).
Surveillance & privacy
No sourced statement or vote on surveillance found yet (license plate readers, cameras, facial recognition, drones, data retention).
Quick facts
- Office: Linn County Board of Supervisors District 2
- Incumbent: Yes
- Opponent: R Rex W. Meyer (Republican)
- Raised this cycle: $24,238; all years on file: $24,238
- Votes on file: 1
At a glance
Recent statement
Scheetz said he thought the data center moratorium might push companies to pursue projects in small towns with little or no regulation.
Biography
The race
- Sami Scheetz is the Democratic candidate for Linn County Board of Supervisors District 2 in the Nov. 3, 2026, Linn County general election.
- They currently hold the office.
- Also on the ballot for this office: Rex W. Meyer (Republican).
Background
- Was described as a community organizer who had worked on Democratic campaigns, and said he was born and raised in Cedar Rapids.
- The campaign site describes Scheetz as having union experience with Teamsters Local 238 and as a former Iowa state legislator.
Record in office
- Won 65 percent of the vote in Iowa House District 78 in November 2022, defeating Republican Anne Fairchild, in an election the Gazette reported made him the first Arab American to serve in the Iowa Legislature.
- Scheetz voted with the other two supervisors to move forward with the Morgan Valley power plant project and was alone in voting against a data center moratorium.
- Scheetz was appointed to the Linn County Board of Supervisors District 2 seat in April 2025.
- Scheetz voted against the 18-month data center moratorium the board passed in July.
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- Wikipedia states Scheetz resigned from the Iowa House in April 2025 after being appointed to the Linn County Board of Supervisors.
- Shared a Linn County post about joining the 15th annual Latino Festival hosted by LUCI and reading a Board of Supervisors proclamation.
- His campaign Facebook page "Sami Scheetz" is a verified Politician page, with "Scheetz for Iowa" listed as the responsible committee.
Positions & statements
- Posted on X that he is running for a full term to make sure the county grows responsibly and protects the social safety net.
- Scheetz said he thought the data center moratorium might push companies to pursue projects in small towns with little or no regulation.
- Scheetz said a new property tax reform law will reduce how the county can collect growth in property tax revenue.
- Said Iowa needs statewide minimum regulations on water, power and data centers.
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- County biography lists his priorities as public health and mental health services, infrastructure, local economic development and accessibility of county government.
- County biography says he is focused on ensuring government is transparent, accountable, and responsive to working families.
- Shared a post asserting that Rep. Ashley Hinson voted to remove healthcare from over 100,000 Iowans and voted for the war in Iran seven times.
- His campaign Facebook page bio reads "working to rebuild the american dream," and his featured post emphasizes protecting "the social safety net" and standing up "for working people.".
- Said the Commons on 16th, an 85-unit bridge housing facility with 24-hour staff and on-site support for mental health and medical needs, could potentially end unsheltered homelessness in Linn County.
Campaign money
- Sami Scheetz's campaign committee is Scheetz for Supervisor (IECDB id CTY51113).
- The committee has reported $24,237.50 in contributions across 59 contributions in filings through July 14, 2026, $24,237.50 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
- The largest individual donors include keith whipple ($6,000.00), Anace Aossey ($2,550.00), Phil Williams ($1,000.00), Mary Barnes ($800.00), Brendan Koch ($500.00), James Zogby ($500.00), Clinton Petersen ($350.00), Elizabeth Slappey ($250.00), Michael Toppen ($250.00).
- Contributions under the Scheetz name among the top donors total $1,500.00.
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- PAC and other committee contributions total $8,250.00, led by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers PAC IBEW, Cedar Rapids Trades Council CR IC Building Trades PAC, IRONWORKERS LOCAL #89 POLITICAL EDUCATION FUND.
- Reported expenditures total $7,635.76 across 120 payments, $7,635.76 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
- The largest outside payees include Adcraft Printing ($1,754.84), Linn County Democratic Central Committee ($700.00), Switchboard Public Benefit Corp ($699.44), Pantheon Systems ($614.25), Iowa Democratic Party ($600.00), Maxwell Love ($450.00), Hawkeye Area Labor Council ($430.00), Squarespace ($393.46), The New York Times ($350.96), United States Postal Service ($343.00).
In the news
- KCRG reported on a Cedar Rapids town hall where Supervisor Sami Scheetz took resident questions on data centers and power plants.
- Scheetz, the incumbent, is seeking reelection against Rex Meyer.
Where they stand
Energy & power plants1 other record
None found.
Scheetz voted with the other two supervisors to move forward with the Morgan Valley power plant project and was alone in voting against a data center moratorium.newsKCRG · Aug. 24, 2026
Data centers2 statements1 vote N · 1 other record
Scheetz said he thought the data center moratorium might push companies to pursue projects in small towns with little or no regulation.newsIowa's News Now (CBS2) · Sept. 6, 2026
Said Iowa needs statewide minimum regulations on water, power and data centers.newsKCRG · Aug. 24, 2026
Scheetz voted against the 18-month data center moratorium the board passed in July.newsIowa's News Now (CBS2) · Sept. 6, 2026
Scheetz voted with the other two supervisors to move forward with the Morgan Valley power plant project and was alone in voting against a data center moratorium.newsKCRG · Aug. 24, 2026
Property taxes & budget1 statement
Scheetz said a new property tax reform law will reduce how the county can collect growth in property tax revenue.newsIowa's News Now (CBS2) · Sept. 6, 2026
None found.
Government efficiency & transparency1 statement
County biography says he is focused on ensuring government is transparent, accountable, and responsive to working families.officialLinn County (staff directory) · Oct. 20, 2026
None found.
Mental health2 statements
County biography lists his priorities as public health and mental health services, infrastructure, local economic development and accessibility of county government.officialLinn County · Oct. 17, 2026
Said the Commons on 16th, an 85-unit bridge housing facility with 24-hour staff and on-site support for mental health and medical needs, could potentially end unsheltered homelessness in Linn County.newsThe Gazette · Oct. 20, 2026
None found.
Jobs & economy1 statement
County biography lists his priorities as public health and mental health services, infrastructure, local economic development and accessibility of county government.officialLinn County · Oct. 17, 2026
None found.
Housing1 statement
Said the Commons on 16th, an 85-unit bridge housing facility with 24-hour staff and on-site support for mental health and medical needs, could potentially end unsheltered homelessness in Linn County.newsThe Gazette · Oct. 20, 2026
None found.
Roads & infrastructure1 statement
County biography lists his priorities as public health and mental health services, infrastructure, local economic development and accessibility of county government.officialLinn County · Oct. 17, 2026
None found.
Votes on file
- NOScheetz voted against the 18-month data center moratorium the board passed in July.Data centers · Iowa's News Now (CBS2) · Sept. 6, 2026
The race
DSami ScheetzThis profile- Rex W. Meyer
Campaign money
- Campaign committee: Scheetz for Supervisor (IECDB id CTY51113).officialIowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board (committees) · July 14, 2026
Filings through July 14, 2026
| Contributions since Jan. 1, 2025 | $24,238 |
|---|---|
| Contributions, all years on file | $24,238 |
| Individuals and other organizations | $15,988 |
| PACs and other committees | $8,250 |
| Spending since Jan. 1, 2025 | $7,636 |
| Spending, all years on file | $7,636 |
Largest contributors
Record in office
Votes
- Scheetz voted against the 18-month data center moratorium the board passed in July.newsIowa's News Now (CBS2) · Sept. 6, 2026Data centers
Timeline
- 2026His campaign Facebook page "Sami Scheetz" is a verified Politician page, with "Scheetz for Iowa" listed as the responsible committee.Facebook · Oct. 19, 2026Shared a Linn County post about joining the 15th annual Latino Festival hosted by LUCI and reading a Board of Supervisors proclamation.Facebook · Oct. 17, 2026Scheetz voted with the other two supervisors to move forward with the Morgan Valley power plant project and was alone in voting against a data center moratorium.newsKCRG · Aug. 24, 2026Energy & power plantsData centers
- 2025Wikipedia states Scheetz resigned from the Iowa House in April 2025 after being appointed to the Linn County Board of Supervisors.referenceWikipedia · Oct. 17, 2026Scheetz was appointed to the Linn County Board of Supervisors District 2 seat in April 2025.newsIowa's News Now (CBS2) · Sept. 6, 2026
- 2022Won 65 percent of the vote in Iowa House District 78 in November 2022, defeating Republican Anne Fairchild, in an election the Gazette reported made him the first Arab American to serve in the Iowa Legislature.newsThe Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive) · Nov. 10, 2022
Positions & statements
6 statements are grouped above under Data centers, Property taxes & budget, Government efficiency & transparency, Mental health, Jobs & economy, Housing, Roads & infrastructure. Also said:
- Posted on X that he is running for a full term to make sure the county grows responsibly and protects the social safety net.X · Oct. 1, 2026
- Shared a post asserting that Rep. Ashley Hinson voted to remove healthcare from over 100,000 Iowans and voted for the war in Iran seven times.Facebook · Oct. 17, 2026
- His campaign Facebook page bio reads "working to rebuild the american dream," and his featured post emphasizes protecting "the social safety net" and standing up "for working people."Facebook · Oct. 19, 2026
Background
- The campaign site describes Scheetz as having union experience with Teamsters Local 238 and as a former Iowa state legislator.campaignSami Scheetz for Linn County Supervisor · Oct. 17, 2026
- Was described as a community organizer who had worked on Democratic campaigns, and said he was born and raised in Cedar Rapids.newsThe Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive) · Nov. 10, 2022
In the news
- Scheetz, the incumbent, is seeking reelection against Rex Meyer.newsIowa's News Now (CBS2) · Sept. 6, 2026
- KCRG reported on a Cedar Rapids town hall where Supervisor Sami Scheetz took resident questions on data centers and power plants.newsKCRG · Aug. 24, 2026