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Winnebago County board enters closed session to discuss litigation strategy
Summary
The Winnebago County Board voted unanimously to enter closed session under Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c) to discuss litigation strategy with counsel, then returned to open session by motion.
The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors voted to enter closed session on May 26, 2026, to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent, citing Iowa Code 21.5(1)(c). The roll call vote recorded Jensvold – Aye, Smith – Aye, and Durby – Aye.
After the closed session Supervisor Jensvold moved and Supervisor Smith seconded that the board return to open session; all voted aye. The minutes record the statutory basis for the closed session but do not include details of the litigation or strategy discussed while in closed session.
Because the discussion took place in a lawful closed session, the minutes appropriately omit content of the confidential deliberations. Any subsequent public action related to the litigation would be recorded in future minutes if the board votes on or directs staff to take a public step.
