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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 2005
Page
9
Residents give mixed views on Home Rule. Some favor efficiency and change while others distrust shifting city planning to an elected manager and back the commission. Quotes reflect concerns about accountability and governance.
Two real estate agents planted 1000 30 inch flags on private lawns in University Heights for Flag Day. City officials ordered removal after residents complained. mayor said the display looked like advertising. Agents said they intended patriotism and apologized if offended.
Former mayor Lee Clancey says a strong field may emerge for Cedar Rapids new nine member part time council. Attorney Brian Fagan and district hopeful Sandra Bell join a slate while others weigh bids. Some veterans decline, others consider at large posts as the council plans meetings and salaries. Keith Halloran and Tim Boyle loom as potential contenders.
Alan Bernard of Hawkeye Labor Council and Ron Corbett of the Cedar Rapids Chamber discuss the Home Rule victory at IBEW Local 405. Ralph Palmer, heading the committee to keep the commission form, watches results at Linn County Auditor's Office as they display on a large screen.
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