Public commenter warns Kossuth supervisors that Senate File 659 could strip local 911 reserve
May 20, 2025
A public commenter told Kossuth County supervisors a provision added to Senate File 659 could allow the state to charge back local 9‑1‑1 funds without limits, threatening local radio upgrades funded from the reserve.
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KOSSUTH COUNTY, Iowa — During public comment at the Kossuth County Board of Supervisors meeting on May 20, a local emergency responder warned that a recently amended Senate File 659 contains a provision that could permit the state to charge local 9‑1‑1 joint service boards unspecified fees, potentially draining the county’s 9‑1‑1 fund.
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