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Abu Bakarr Sillah

Abu Bakarr Sillah

Nonpartisan · Iowa · 2026

On the November 3 ballot for Polk County Hospital Trustees, Iowa

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Polk County Hospital Trustees
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Top priorities

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  • Accessible care: protect Broadlawns' role as a trusted public healthcare provider
  • Quality and safety: high standards and a strong healthcare workforce
  • Fiscal stewardship: careful oversight and accountability for public resources
Biography

Abu Bakarr Sillah holds a master's degree in Organizational Leadership and Healthcare Management from Waldorf University and a bachelor's degree in psychology, per the campaign site. He spent more than six years in supervisory roles with the U.S. Census Bureau, has worked in quality assurance and quality control, and is executive director of Fruitful Healthcare SL, a Des Moines-area nonprofit that supports rural clinics, computer training, education and agricultural projects in Sierra Leone, per the campaign site. He is a nonpartisan candidate for Polk County Hospital Trustee (Broadlawns Medical Center) on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Polk County Auditor's certified candidate list.

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