Polk County recorder to retire

Polk County recorder Julie Haggerty announced she will retire at the end of the year and will not seek a fifth term. Haggerty has served in office since 2007. The Des Moines Register reported that during her time in office, Haggerty established a same-day recording policy. She also brought passport services to libraries and senior centers and on the weekends. In a news release, Haggerty said it has been “one of the greatest honors of my life” to serve in the role. “I have made a point of prioritizing the needs of my employees and the people I have served, but given the needs of my family it is only fair that they are now my priority in their time of need. It was not easy making this decision, but I know I will find other ways to give back to this community that I love,” she said in the release. Lisa Chiodo, who serves as deputy recorder in Polk County, announced her candidacy Wednesday for the role, according to the Register. The primary election is June 2 and the general election is Nov. 3.