Pat Harney was born April 17, 1942 in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Ambrose and Rose Harney. He was the 10th of 14 children to be raised on their family's farm right here in rural Johnson County.

Pat’s life experiences have prepared him well to be an effective voice for the people of Johnson County:

• Raised on a family farm
• Served in the United States Army
• Owned a small business in Iowa City
• Served and protected the public as an Iowa City police officer for over 30 years
• Served almost 8 eight years in county government 

One of Pat’s top priorities has always been to bring integrity, professionalism and responsible leadership to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors.  He will continue his work to assure that all county services are provided in a friendly, effective and time efficient manner. As the Johnson County Board of Supervisors Board Chairman in 2007, Pat’s leadership was instrumental in ensuring that Johnson County was able to maintain a balanced budget despite state and federal funding cuts and unfunded state mandates. 

Drawing on his over 23 years of multi-million dollar budget preparation experience, Pat has displayed the courage to make the tough decisions in these difficult budget times. He knows how important it is to protect the taxpayers of Johnson County.

The people of Johnson County can continue to count on Pat to always be looking for better ways to provide the best human services possible, enhance the lives of seniors, and protect our environment and the farm land of Johnson County.

Pat enjoys golf, jogging, fishing, working around the yard, doing conservation and farm projects as well as spending time with his grandchildren.
Pat and his wife of 42 years Jean, live in rural Johnson County. They have two grown children Dan and Brenda.

• Johnson County I-Club (past president)
• Knights of Columbus (Fraternal Order)
• Moose Lodge
• Eagles Lodge
• Saint Mary’s Liturgy Commission
• Batterers Education Program Advisory Board
• Community Foundation of Johnson County Board of Directors
• Johnson County Military Affairs Association

• Iowa City Assessor Conference Board
• Johnson County Assessor Conference Board
• Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
• Iowa City Area Development Board of Directors (ICAD)
• Johnson County of Council of Governments Urban Policy Board
• Johnson County Council of Governments Rural Policy Board
• Johnson/Linn County Public Leadership Group
• Johnson County Facilities Sub-committee
• Johnson County Economic Development Committee
• JohnsonCounty Trails Advisory
• Fringe area representative to Coralville, Iowa City and Lone Tree
• Liaison to Iowa City Community School District
• Mental Health and Human Services Planning Council  
• Joint Communications Policy Board      
• Technology Corridor Business Alliance (leaders from the corridor)
• E 911 Board of Directors (Alternate)
• East Central Iowa Council of Governments Board of Directors (ECICOG)
• East Central Iowa Council of Governments Policy Board (Chair)
• East Central Iowa Council of Governments  Committee
• Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce – Local Government Affairs
• Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce – Iowa City Committee
• Iowa City Area Development Board 
• Johnson County Emergency Management Board of Directors (Alternate)
• Johnson County Local Emergency Planning Committee
• Sixth Judicial Department of Correctional Services Board of Directors
• Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee
• County Facilities Planning – Green Initiatives – and Space Needs Committee
• Liaison to several Department Heads and Small Cities