Lisa Chiodo Officially Enters Race for Polk County Recorder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nine-Year Veteran of the Recorder's Office Files Ahead of March 20 Deadline, Pledges Seamless Transition and Proven Leadership
DES MOINES, Iowa — Lisa J. Chiodo, Deputy Recorder of Polk County, today officially filed her nominating petitions for the June Primary election, formally entering the race for Polk County Recorder ahead of the March 20 deadline. Chiodo, who has served in the Recorder's Office for nine years — most recently as its second-in-command — is running to succeed retiring Recorder Julie Haggerty.
"This is a responsibility I've been preparing for my entire career. I know this office, I know the people it serves, and I know what it takes to protect the records that matter most in people's lives — their homes, their families, their futures. I'm ready to lead it."
Chiodo has worked in both the Vital Records and Real Estate departments of the Recorder's Office and currently oversees daily operations and staff as Deputy Recorder. In 2024, she earned a certification in Human Resource Management with honors.
Her campaign theme — Experience You Can Trust. Protecting Your Records Like Our Own. — reflects her belief that the office succeeds when it operates with competence, consistency, and genuine care for the public.
The Recorder's Office quietly underpins some of the most consequential moments in a resident's life — buying a home, registering a recreational vehicle or boat, obtaining a marriage license. As property fraud and cybercrime continue to evolve as threats nationwide, Chiodo says her focus will be on maintaining the strong security practices already in place, coordinating closely with state partners, and making responsible improvements where they add genuine value.
"Polk County already has strong systems and a tradition of excellent service. My job is to protect that, build on it, and make sure the transition from Julie Haggerty's leadership is seamless. The public shouldn't have to worry about this office — and they won't."
A Des Moines native, Chiodo graduated from Dowling Catholic High School and earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa, where she was a member of the Hawkeye Dance Team. She and her husband Frank have been married since 1997 and live in West Des Moines. They are the parents of three sons: Nick, Louie, and Frankie.
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