Regional Transit Authority urged for Corridor area
The piece urges Cedar Rapids Iown area leaders to form a Regional Transit Authority and act regionally on transit. It notes rail and private sector assets exist, highlights local collaborators, and cites North Liberty's Transit Task Force as a 2006 model. It calls for a comprehensive unified plan to attract funding and avoid gridlock.
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Cedar Rapids-Iown City
New York
New Jersey
Chicago
Thority
Linn
Johnson
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa City Area
University of Chicago Economics
Charlie Wheelan
transportation/mass transit
Rockwell Collins
Quaker
ACT Inc
NCS Pearson
Procter & Gamble
Linn-Johnson
Ies
Crandic
Johnson Counties
Iowa City Area Development
Priority One
Hawkeye Labor Council
Siemens of
North Carolina
University of Iowa
Oakdale Research Park
Kirkwood Community College
Particu
Debate over Cedar Rapids Home Rule Charter
Dick Deasy argues against switching from the city manager form to Home Rule Charter. He questions cost, direct voting limits, and council expansion, urging readers to vote for the current system for efficiency and accountability. He favors more police and firefighters over broader council powers.
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Cedar Rapids
Dick Deasy
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Cedar Rapids resident praises local governance and services
Mary Ryan argues the commission delivers value on a tight budget with clean water and strong police and fire services. She notes potholes exist, questions chamber driven changes, and cautions that a part time council may lack expertise, while praising amenities like swimming pools and golf courses.
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids urged to adopt Home Rule Charter this Tuesday
A local union leader argues Cedar Rapids must switch from a commission to a council manager government to spur jobs and economic growth. He cites unemployment, cross-city commuting, and a lack of foresight, urging voters to support the Home Rule Charter on election day.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Iowa City
Home Rule Charter Commission
Hawkeye Labor Council
Executive Council
IBEW
Cedar Rapidians
Commission
Don Canney
Hal Schaefer
Wayne Murdock
Dave Kramer
Lyle Hanson
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Dave Franker
North Liberty
Cedar Rapids Area
Chamber of Commerce
Mary Ryan
Paul Pate
Pate
Linn County
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Enard
Enee
Ira
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