Democrat Rob Sand calls for prioritizing public safety as property tax growth slows

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said Tuesday he would work to ensure resources are protected for Iowa law enforcement and other public safety officials if he is elected in 2026. Sand was joined by law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and other public safety workers at a campaign event at the Des Moines Firefighters Local Four union [

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: September 15, 2026

Words: 1,383

Last Updated: 2 days, 21 hours ago


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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said Tuesday he would work to ensure resources are protected for Iowa law enforcement and other public safety officials if he is elected in 2026.

Sand was joined by law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and other public safety workers at a campaign event at the Des Moines Firefighters Local Four union hall, who spoke about the reasons why they supported the Democrat for Iowa governor in 2026. Sand said as Iowa …

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