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Supervisors voice concern about state Senate File 2442 and potential loss of local control
Summary
Bremer County supervisors discussed Senate File 2442, saying the draft seemed loosely written and could limit local control over where houses can be placed in unincorporated areas; Scott Webster of Davenport was identified as the senator who submitted the bill.
Supervisors raised concerns about Senate File 2442, a state proposal discussed during the meeting, saying the language appeared broad and could remove local discretion over siting houses and other uses in unincorporated areas.
One supervisor said the bill seemed 'pretty loosely' written and expressed opposition to taking decisions 'totally out of our hands.' Another noted uncertainty about how industrial uses would be treated and whether the measure applies only to unincorporated spots. The board identified Scott Webster of Davenport as the senator who originally submitted the file.
No formal board position on the legislation was recorded in the transcript; members said they would seek additional context from county attorney staff and discuss next steps as needed.
