Candidate Overview

Why I’m Running for County Supervisor

I’m a mother, grandmother, and small business owner who has lived, worked, and served across Pottawattamie County, Iowa for decades. I’m running for Pottawattamie County Supervisor to protect local families, defend property rights, safeguard water resources, support county employees, and bring accountability to county government.

Rooted in Pottawattamie County

My husband and I bought our first home in Council Bluffs in 2000, and since 2009 I have owned and operated a salon there. That work has connected me with residents from across the county and given me firsthand insight into the concerns of families, workers, retirees, and small-business owners.

Since 2007, my family has lived outside Oakland. Because I have lived and worked in both Council Bluffs and rural Pottawattamie County, I bring a balanced perspective that reflects the full county, not just one corner of it.

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Shawna Anderson, candidate for Pottawattamie County Supervisor

Why I’m Running

Too many residents feel unheard when decisions affect their land, water, taxes, and daily lives. I’m running to bring accountability, common sense, and respect back to county government.

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In the Community

This campaign is built on service, not slogans

I have been volunteering, meeting with neighbors, and showing up in advocacy spaces across the community well before asking voters to support me for County Supervisor.

I have been active with Concerned Citizens of Pottawattamie County since 2020, have attended nearly every Board of Supervisors meeting in person since 2021, and have helped organize town halls and a candidate forum on county issues.

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Shawna Anderson volunteering at a community event Shawna Anderson with advocates at the Iowa State Capitol Shawna Anderson with community members at the Capitol

My Priorities for Pottawattamie County

Protect Property Rights

No eminent domain for private gain. Property owners should not be forced to give up land so private companies can profit.

Protect Water

Water is one of our most important resources. I support responsible planning and transparency to protect safe drinking water.

Respect County Employees

County employees deserve fair treatment, support, and professional leadership from those elected to serve.

Be Accountable with Taxpayer Dollars

Local government should budget carefully, focus on real needs, and make decisions in the open. I support responsible budgeting and greater transparency so residents can trust how county money is being used.

Support Affordable Housing

If Pottawattamie County is going to grow, it needs housing that young people and working families can actually afford.

Strong communities are built when people can live here, stay here, and build their future here.

Support Our Campaign

You can support our campaign by volunteering, requesting a yard sign, donating, and sharing it with friends and neighbors.

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