Government : Gerhold Appointed Vice Chairman of Economic Development Budget Committee

House Speaker Linda Upmeyer (R-Clear Lake) recently announced that Rep. Tom Gerhold (R-Atkins) will serve as the Vice Chairman of the House Economic Development Budget  Subcommittee during the 88th General Assembly. “I proudly look forward to promoting Iowa’s economic development and appreciate the trust of House Speaker Linda Upmeyer,” said Gerhold. Gerhold was recently elected to his first term in the Iowa House earlier this month. “We are thrilled to welcome Representative-elect Gerhold to the Iowa House.  I am certain that he will be a strong leader for his constituents.  As Vice Chairman of the budget subcommittee, I am confident he will quickly learn the ropes and make responsible budgeting a top priority,” said Speaker Upmeyer. The legislative session begins Monday, January 14, 2019.