Steve Milligan

Won re-election as Polk County Treasurer on November 5, 2024, beating Chris Patoine 21,278 votes to 13,936.

November 5, 2024

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Received a final court judgment on October 31, 2024 ordering Polk County to pay him $42,500 in attorney fees and $517 in court costs. The judge ruled he was not owed the extra $300,000 in back pay he sought.

October 31, 2024

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Won a court ruling on September 20, 2024 in his lawsuit against Polk County. A judge found the county ordinance that gave the treasurer's duties to an unelected finance manager was unlawful.

September 20, 2024

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Sued Polk County and its administrative officer on November 14, 2023. As county treasurer, he said the county had illegally moved the treasurer's duties to an appointed finance manager.

November 14, 2023

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As mayor of Monmouth, publicly defended the police department and its chief at a June 19, 2018 council meeting. He scolded councilors who had pushed a $12,000 outside review, and the council dropped the review.

June 19, 2018

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As mayor of Monmouth, spoke in support of the city's inclusivity resolution, which the council passed unanimously on April 4, 2017 to address immigrant concerns. He said he regretted the city could not do more for Dreamers.

April 4, 2017

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