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Supervisors urged to back ISAC amicus brief as appeal over local ordinance control advances
Summary
Board members discussed ISAC preparing an amicus brief for the county's appeal to the state high court and asked colleagues to consider a $500 county contribution toward legal costs; speakers warned the outcome could affect long-standing local ordinance authority dating to 1947.
A Shelby County supervisor told colleagues that the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) is preparing an amicus brief to support the county's appeal to the state high court and asked other counties to participate financially to cover legal costs. The speaker said ISAC has asked counties to contribute $500 and described the litigation as part of a broader fight to preserve local ordinance authority dating to 1947.
The supervisor framed the issue as one of local control beyond a single pipeline dispute, saying the implications could extend to wind, solar and other land-use decisions. "They're reaching out now to all counties for participation, asking for $500," the supervisor said. He and other board members urged outreach through associations and local events to raise awareness and build support. The board did not take a formal vote on a county contribution during the meeting.
Why it matters: the speaker stressed that losing local ordinance authority could limit counties' ability to set land-use and safety standards and urged supervisors to stay informed and participate in joint outreach, including webinars and regional summits that have discussed the legal strategy.
