“I am honored to serve the residents of Polk County’s Fourth District. I have dedicated my time in office to supporting working families, focusing on neighborhood revitalization, and economic development opportunities. Some of the significant projects that have been completed in our community have resulted from conversations I have had during my frequent neighborhood visits. With your support, I will continue to advocate for opportunities and quality of life issues that affect us all. I look forward to representing you and working with you.”
— Tom Hockensmith, 4th District, Polk County Board of Supervisors
Read Tom’s official announcement of his campaign HERE.
Biography
Supervisor Tom Hockensmith began serving his first term as Polk County Supervisor in January 2003, currently representing Polk County’s 4th District, which includes North Des Moines, East Des Moines, parts of Southeast Des Moines, Runnells, Camp Township, Four Mile Township, and a portion of Saylor Township.
Tom’s previous professional experience includes positions as a policy advisor for Iowa Governor Thomas J. Vilsack, a union representative for American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and as an electrician for the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Supervisor Hockensmith represents the Board of Supervisors on the Fifth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services Board of Directors, Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, Invest DSM, Metro Waste Authority, Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, Polk County Regional Mental Health Governing Board, Downtown DSM: Future Forward, and Polk County Risk Management Committee Board.
Tom has lived and worked in Polk County for more than 60 years. Tom and his wife have four children and seven grandchildren. He is an avid supporter of youth athletics in East Des Moines, past president of the East High Alumni Association and is a member of the East High Alumni Hall of Fame.
Contact Information:
County Administration Building
111 Court Ave. Room #300
Des Moines IA, 50309
Phone: (515) 286-3120
Fax: (515) 323-5225
Email: thockensmith@msn.com
Maps:
All Polk County Districts
Polk County District 4 – version 1
Polk County District 4 – version 2