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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 2001
Page
7
The Gazette lists its executive editor Mark Bowden and editor Jerry Elsen along with editorial board chair Dave Storey. Advertising head Scott Swenson and circulation director Peg Schmitz are named, as are print operations VP. Publisher Joe Hladky and president Chuck Peters also appear in the roster.
Editorial urges voters in Linn Mar Community and College Community school districts to approve bonds Tuesday. Linn Mar seeks 12 million for a new Bowman Woods gym and a K 8 near Lowe Park, with 62 cent per thousand tax impact. College Community seeks 14.5 million for a new elementary and additions at Prairie Heights and Prairie View, adding about 28 dollars per year for a 100 000 home. Metropolitan growth supports funding, and a yes vote is urged to avoid stagnation and long term costs.
The article argues debt relief must come quickly despite projections. It cites OMB and CBO figures for irreducible debt and warns that intra governmental debt to Social Security will become payable around 2015 when benefits exceed taxes. It notes bonds with maturation beyond 2011 and stresses stopping trillions in interest.
Douglas McReynolds writes a satirical proposal arguing for English as the Official State Language alongside a “white color” slogan. He mocks racism and stereotypes while urging acceptance of diversity and equitable opportunity for Iowa’s minorities.
Editorial notes Jackson will amend a 1999 tax return after Karin Stanford was omitted. It questions motivations behind his campaigns and links family finances to ongoing criticism. It highlights ties between his groups and corporate donors and points to a $763,000 KidCare outreach contract for PUSH.
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