"The best way to keep property taxes low is to grow your economy."
— Bill Dotzler
Fiscal Responsibility
Smart County Budgeting
Ensuring every taxpayer dollar is spent efficiently and transparently. Prioritizing essential county programs, emergency services, and mental health resources while safeguarding families from unnecessary tax burdens.
Priorities for Black Hawk County
Practical, community-first leadership to safeguard working families and expand economic opportunity in District 2.
Regional Connectivity
Modernizing Infrastructure
Upgrading county roads, bridges, high-speed broadband access, and industrial rail spurs to keep commerce flowing and ensure every citizen has reliable access to essential services.
Cedar Valley Economy
Supporting Local Industry
Protecting Waterloo's skilled manufacturing heritage while actively empowering small local businesses to scale up and produce long-term, family-supporting careers.
Advanced Manufacturing
TechWorks & 3D Sand-Printing
Championed state economic partnerships with the UNI Metal Casting Center at the Tech Works to establish Waterloo as a national leader in industrial 3D printing and advanced manufacturing.
A Proven Record of Results
Three decades of legislative work turning local vision into tangible community investments.
Workers & Labor
Standing for Working Families
Drawing on decades of experience on the John Deere factory floor, Bill fought relentlessly for fair compensation, job safety. Supported industrial and technical training programs at Hawkeye and vocational apprenticeships across the Cedar Valley.
Community & Outdoors
Cedar Trails & Hartman Reserve
As Charter President of the Cedar Trails Partnership, Bill spearheaded in the legislature the grassroots vision that helped created our regional recreational trail network and protected local woodlands.