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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1994
Page
4
Editorial urges Gov Branstad to prioritize tax reform, supporting a measured income tax cut but arguing it should rank behind other taxes. Highlights the need for universal benefit, possible property tax repeal, and using surplus revenues for prudent, emergency investment while preserving jobs and growth.
Critics say Rep Mary Lundby should quit her current post before seeking the Iowa Senate seat. They warn Linn County taxpayers may pay for a second special election if she wins. Opponent Charlie Brown argues voters should judge merit, not this procedural issue.
The piece argues that poverty ends not only with money but with values and personal responsibility. It critiques welfare reliance, cites Michael Lerner and Charles Murray, and calls for ending federal welfare in favor of empowering individuals through family and community change.
A reader defends the new police building process, noting Safety Commissioner J D Smith formed committees including officers and civilians to advise architects. The writer stresses the project was created by employees, not staff alone, and urges Zenisek to seek facts before criticizing.
J W Reinertson of Cedar Rapids thanks Suzanne Barnes for the accurate Neighbors feature about his wife and their pickle making. He notes many copies were sent and one framed, but a garden owner’s offense left him without a plot for next year and praises Vern Dostal’s December 4 article for his humor and sense.
The Gazette invites letters and guest columns addressing public business. All material may be edited and returned to the sender. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous letters are not published. Limit is 300 words per letter with one letter per writer every W days. Fax email and internet contact info are provided for submissions.
A Cedar Rapids column highlights the Citizens Public Safety Building Committee oversight for the new police station and public safety communications center. It notes Quality Based Selection, local firms Novak Design Group and Ament Engineering, Rebanks Associates, and extensive citizen and staff input through 24 committee meetings and an Employee Building Committee with 32 members.
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