Polk County Administrator John Norris placed on leave

Polk County Administrator John Norris placed on leave after years of county acrimony
Norris, a former head of Iowa's Democratic Party, said two new Republican supervisors asked for his resignation within 24 hours of being sworn in.
John Norris placed on administrative leave, county confirms
Norris' leave comes as the Board of Supervisors recently named new leadership and welcomed new members to their ranks.
Norris ‘cannot comment’ after Polk County placed him on administrative leave
The Polk County Board of Supervisors confirmed with WHO 13 News that Polk County Administrator John Norris was placed on administrative leave on Friday. Jonathan Cahill, a communications specialist with the board said he couldn’t comment further due to it being a personnel matter.
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A Polk County Sheriff's Office report says Supervisor Tom Hockensmith allegedly threatened to fight other supervisors over John Norris' firing.
Investigation launched after heated dispute among Polk County supervisors; County admin on leave
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says four deputies responded to a heated argument between a couple of Polk County supervisors on Friday around 2 p.m.
Polk County Administrator John Norris placed on leave
Polk County’s top administrator has been placed on administrative leave. Polk County Community Relations Specialist Jon Cahill confirmed County Administrator John Norris is on administrative leave but declined further comment because it is a personnel matter.
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