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John Forbes

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Won the General, 2022 Iowa State House District 44

Iowa State House, District 40 (2012 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    John Forbes
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    10/21/1956
  • Birth Place:
    Clarion, IA
  • Home City:
    Urbandale, IA
  • Family:
    Wife: Cindy; 2 Children: Adam, Meredith; 2 Grandchildren
Personal Details

John Forbes is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 40. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

Forbes' professional experience includes owning and operating a Medicap Pharmacy.

Education

  • BS, Pharmacy, Drake University, 1975-1980

Professional Experience

  • BS, Pharmacy, Drake University, 1975-1980
  • Owner/Manager, Medicap Pharmacy, 1980-present

Political Experience

  • BS, Pharmacy, Drake University, 1975-1980
  • Owner/Manager, Medicap Pharmacy, 1980-present
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 40, 2012-present
  • Former Mayor Pro Tem, Urbandale City Council
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 40, 2020
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2019
  • Member, Urbandale City Council, 2005-2012

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Appropriations Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Local Government Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (Joint Appropriations), Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Ranking Member, Transportation Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations Committee

Member, Commerce Committee

Member, Human Resources Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Studies

Member, Joint Oversight Committee on Health Policy

Member, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Pharmacy, Drake University, 1975-1980
  • Owner/Manager, Medicap Pharmacy, 1980-present
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 40, 2012-present
  • Former Mayor Pro Tem, Urbandale City Council
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 40, 2020
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2019
  • Member, Urbandale City Council, 2005-2012
  • Member, Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa Board, present
  • Member, Former President, Urbandale Chamber of Commerce, present
  • Former Coordinator, Central Iowa Honor Flight
  • Former President, Iowa Pharmacy Association
  • Former President, Polk County Pharmacists Association
  • Former President, Urbandale Library Foundation Board

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences' Weaver Medal, 2014
  • American Red Cross 2011 Heroes of the Heartland Award
  • 2011 Next Generation Pharmacist for Community Service
  • Leading pharmacy journal's top 100 Most Influential Pharmacists in the Nation
  • Iowa Pharmacy Association Bowl of Hygeia Award

Names of Grandchildren:

Logan and Kennedy

  • 2

Priority Issues:

Job creation, the environment, access to healthcare-- including mental health services, quality education, and veterans affairs.

Spouse's Occupation:

Nurse

State Bills
Events

2019

Sep. 7
John Forbes Fall Fundraiser

Sat 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM CDT

Lions Park Centennial Shelter 72nd and Aurora

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