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 2011, 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.

Pat has always been very active as a member of many city, county, state and national organizations. He is a member of the following organizations, commissions, and committees.

• 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

 

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  Boards and Commissions:

   

  Board of Supervisors Chair 2011

   

  Joint Emergency Communications Center Policy Board

   

  RAGBRAI XXXIX Executive Committee

   

  DECAT

   

  ECICOG ISTEA Policy

   

  ECICOG ISTEA Technical Advisory Committee

   

  Iowa City Area Chamber of Commence Federal Issues

   

  JCCOG Urban Policy Board

   

  JCCOG Rural Policy Board

   

  Juvenile Detention

   

  Sixth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services Board of Directors

   

  S.E.A.T.S. Advisory committee

   

  Courthouse Security Committee

   

  Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee

   

  Facilities Sub-Committee

   

  Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce

   Agricultural and Biosciences Committee

              Coralville Round Table Committee

              North Liberty Committee

              Iowa City Committee

              Local Government Affairs Committee

   

  Johnson County Mental Health Developmental Services Planning Committee

   

  Technology Plan GIA

   

  Trails Advisory

   

  Community Foundation of Johnson County Grants Committee

   

  Community Foundation of Johnson County Board of Directors

   

  Fringe Area Liaison for Coralville, Iowa City and Lone Tree

   

  Liaison to Louisa County

   

  Liaison to several Departments and Small Cities