John Forbes for Polk County Supervisor

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John Forbes is a Democrat running in Polk County Supervisor District 1 which includes West Des Moines, Clive, Windsor Heights and western portions of the City of Des Moines.

09/01/2026

I recently had the opportunity to join Friends of the Des Moines Catholic Worker House as they celebrated 50 years of serving our community.

We marked the occasion the way the Catholic Worker House has for decades, by serving a meal to more than 200 people. Today, the organization serves more than 3,000 meals each month to people in need.

It was good to spend time with Frank Cordaro, Friends of the Catholic Worker House Board Chair Ray Blase, Kimberly Graham for Polk County Attorney, heather4polkcounty and everyone else who has supported this important work.

Congratulations on 50 years of service, and thank you to everyone who continues to make sure our neighbors have a place to turn for a warm meal.

08/30/2026

What a turnout for this year’s sold-out Polk County Democrats Steak Fry!

Des Moines Biergarten was a perfect backdrop to hear from an impressive lineup of candidates and speakers.

A special thank you to Congressman Jamie Raskin and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse for joining us in Iowa and sharing their perspectives on the work ahead.

Events like the Steak Fry are a reminder of the energy and hard work happening right here in Polk County. Thank you to the Polk County Democrats, volunteers and everyone who helped make this year’s event such a success.

08/14/2026

I’m proud to endorse Heather Jones-Brown for Polk County in District 4.

Heather fought hard and earned her victory in a tough Democratic primary. Now, she has another important race ahead of her in November.

It was great chatting with Heather at the Iowa State Fair Parade. The more I get to know Heather, the more confident I am that she is exactly the kind of thoughtful, hardworking leader we need on the Polk County Board of Supervisors.

Heather understands that serving on the Board is about listening to people, doing the work and staying focused on the issues that affect our communities, including mental health, water quality and strong county services.

I’m looking forward to working alongside her, and I hope you’ll join me in supporting Heather Jones-Brown this November.

Support her campaign: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/heatherjonesbrown4polkcounty?refcode=sitenav

08/13/2026

It was great evening taking part in the Iowa State Fair Parade!

I enjoyed catching up with friends and fellow Democrats, including Nate Boulton, Rita Hart, Sarah Trone Garriott and Josh Turek, and seeing so many familiar faces along the route.

Thanks to everyone who came out to kick off the Iowa State Fair.

08/11/2026

Saturday was a busy afternoon catching up with Democrats and neighbors across Polk County.

I started at the West Des Moines Democrats’ annual picnic at Raccoon River Park, then headed to Lucky Horse Beer & Burgers in Des Moines for a gathering with West Side and Northwest Area Democrats.

I appreciated the chance to visit with so many familiar faces, meet some new ones and discuss the issues affecting our community.

Thanks to everyone who organized both events!

08/06/2026

I enjoyed joining the Des Moines West Side Democrats to hear from an outstanding group of candidates running for the Iowa House.

Thank you to Representative Sean Bagniewski and everyone who organized the event. It was great chatting with voters and volunteers, and hearing from candidates who are ready to lead and tackle the challenges facing Polk County and Iowa.

08/05/2026

It was great spending part of National Night Out with neighbors in Southwestern Hills!

Thank you to the Southwestern Hills Neighborhood Association for organizing and everyone who helped make the evening a success. It was great to see so many families, neighbors, and local organizations coming together over good food, conversation and community despite the rainy weather.

07/07/2026

I recently traveled to Austin, Texas, to learn from one of the country's most innovative approaches to addressing chronic homelessness.

I had the opportunity to tour Community First Village, a neighborhood created by Mobile Loaves & Fishes that provides affordable, permanent housing and a true sense of community for people transitioning out of chronic homelessness. Rather than focusing solely on shelter, the model emphasizes dignity, relationships, meaningful work, and long-term stability. Today, the village is home to hundreds of formerly unhoused residents and continues to grow.

As Polk County continues working to address homelessness, I believe it's important to see successful models firsthand, ask questions, and bring back ideas that could make a difference here at home.

There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution, but I left Austin inspired by what's possible when communities think differently, lead with compassion, and invest in lasting solutions. I'm looking forward to continuing these conversations as we work to build a stronger Polk County for everyone.

07/06/2026

Happy 250th birthday, America!

I had a great time spending part of the Fourth of July holiday at the West Des Moines parade. It was wonderful to see so many families, neighbors, veterans and community organizations celebrating together.

I hope everyone had a safe, fun and happy Fourth of July. 🇺🇸

Address

1238 8th St
West Des Moines, IA
50265

Website

https://johnforbesforpolkcounty.com/

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