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Iowa DOT rules on traffic cameras face lobbying and revenue risk
Emails reveal Gatso and Cedar Rapids officials weighing lobbying to influence Iowa Transportation Commission on camera rules adopted in February. The articles detail missed revenue from a camera outage, settlements over lost tickets, and a push to readers through lawmakers and city contacts as cameras face tighter state rules and potential legal challenges. High stakes cited include Gatso's commissions around 40 percent of ticket proceeds and a multi-year contract through 2016.
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Iowa Transportation Commission
Gatso
Mike St. Clair
DOT
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mike Wallerstedt
Diagonal Drive
St. Clair
Gatso USA
Andrew Noble
Noble
Jerman
Police Department
Transportation Commission
Mark Bedard
Mark Chelgren
R-Ottumwa