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Politician may seek to serve simultaneously in two local offices

December 16, 2016 By Radio Iowa Contributor

Tom Detterman

An eastern Iowa politician may challenge the tradition of resigning after being elected to a new government position.

Clinton City Council member Tom Determann, a Republican, was elected to the Clinton County board of supervisors last month, but he’s exploring the idea of serving as a supervisor and continuing to be a city councilman. The city attorney has provided advice to Determann, but he’s not revealing what that legal advice may be.

Clinton County Attorney Mike Wolfe has issued a statement about the situation, saying he has “significant concerns” about the prospect of Determann serving as a city councilman and a county supervisor at the same time.

The county attorney said his initial review indicates the two positions are considered “incompatible offices” and a person cannot hold both offices at the same time. However, the county attorney did add that other than a 1932 case, there are few other cases like Determann’s to review.

Determann is a retired businessman who has been active in economic development groups in Clinton County.

(Reporting by Dave Vickers, KROS, Clinton/Photo from the City of Clinton webpage)

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