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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 2005
Page
12
Don Canney argues to keep the five member commission governing Cedar Rapids highlighting no CEO, accountability to five bosses, and waste. He cites tax increases, slow decisions, and calls for a professional city manager, blaming Home Rule Charter reform for weak leadership and higher costs.
A neighborhood hit by June 2002 floods urges support for a Home Rule Charter on June 14 to elect a city council and hire a professional city manager. It argues separation of management from policy making will improve budgeting and interdepartmental coordination, and notes opponents spread myths about dictatorship by a city manager.
A letter expresses concern about switching to a professional city manager in Cedar Rapids arguing it could reduce local control and promote outside interests. The writer favors a Home Rule Charter, cites tax burdens and potential cost savings as debated outcomes.
Letters to The Gazette discuss preserving the present commission government in Cedar Rapids and critique the Hawkeye Labor Council endorsement of the city manager form. Writers warn against domination by a few at large members and urge voting for all commissioners.
A reader criticizes the Chamber of Commerce push for government change in Cedar Rapids. The letter argues city manager governance has flaws, questions Chamber bias, and suggests electing council members who also manage. The writer seeks cost savings and prefers no Chamber-led upheaval.
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