Waukee chamber's Airhart seeks recorder's post
Chad Airhart, director of the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce, is a candidate for Dallas County recorder, a position that will come up for election in November.
Airhart said he would continue to work for the chamber while he pursues the county office, which he wants to infuse with both fiscal and social conservatism. He said he plans to make the office more efficient and also hopes to be an advocate for prohibiting gay marriage in Iowa.
Since a decision by the Iowa Supreme Court in April, county recorders must issue marriage licenses to both heterosexual and gay couples. Airhart said he would follow the law if elected but would use the position to advocate for a vote to outlaw gay marriage.
Airhart said the office could save money in the long run by purchasing a computer system that would allow records of various types to be filed electronically.
