Johnson County RFP for Language Access Plan

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has issued this Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify a qualified consultant to develop Johnson County’s initial Language Access Plan (LAP) within an six-month timeframe. The County seeks a contractor with demonstrated experience in conducting language access assessments, developing language access plans, and working within local government systems.

Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget to take place April 15

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed county budget and General Obligation Loan Agreements (GOLA) at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Boardroom, Room 301 in the Johnson County Health & Human Services Building, 855 S Dubuque St, Iowa City.

During the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to or arguments in favor of the proposed budget. 

Johnson County recommended minimum wage to increase to $13.37 per hour July 1, 2026

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to increase the County’s recommended minimum wage to $13.37 per hour, effective July 1, 2026. The Board of Supervisors used Consumer Price Index data to set the increase, which is based on inflation. 

Though the wage increase is symbolic in nature and unenforceable under State law, the Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the minimum wage in Johnson County since 2015. 

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