Cedar Rapids elects Maier to at large council seat
Cedar Rapids selects Maier in a three way race for the at large seat with 24.43 percent of 30 529 votes. Maier, a Cedar Rapidian and Transamerica executive, becomes the citys first openly gay council member and vows to mentor future candidates while tackling homelessness and affordable housing.
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Maier Viewed as Bridge Builder Aiding Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids council coverage, Clint Tweet-Ball calls Maier a thoughtful listener who uplifts marginalized people, supports Cultivate Hope Corner Store, and brings immigrants and groups to lunch at Groundswell Café. He seeks common ground and civil collaboration to serve residents.
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Iowa judge pay and private counsel shortages prompt reforms
Iowa faces a private attorney shortfall for indigent defense with 95 percent of lawyers not signed for court appointments. Lawmakers consider higher pay, travel stipends, and pension fixes to attract judges and contract lawyers, plus comment on judicial pay gaps and retirement changes.
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