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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 2001
Page
3
The Gazette argues Cedar Rapids carries 252 million in general obligation debt with about one third paid by property taxes and two thirds via user fees. It notes 86 percent of debt capacity used, compares general obligation to revenue bonds, warns against panicked anti debt rhetoric, and urges voters to judge candidates on whether they would do better.
Gov. Vilsack argues federal law suffices for terrorism protection and urges legislators to fix the budget instead. Some lawmakers favor reviewing anti-terrorism statutes and revisiting capital punishment debates, while political overtones loom for the 2002 campaign.
The letter argues that primaries narrow voter focus and that a public discussion of ideas among candidates, conducted without personal vendettas, benefits the community. It stresses character, integrity, and progress while noting newcomers and long-time residents alike shaping future leadership. It ends by affirming the value of free civic participation.
Bettie Feltes, president of the Beverage Association Cedar Rapids, states that candidates offered no stance on a proposed smoking ban at a Hawkeye Area Licensed Beverage Association forum. She argues a 100 percent smoking ban would harm bars serving food and emphasizes freedom of choice for patrons and owners. She invites readers to learn more at halba.org.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words and requires name street address and daytime phone. Only the writer name and hometown will appear. One letter per writer every 30 days. Anonymous letters not accepted. Address The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 Fax 319 398 5846 Email gazedit fylowa com Include full name address and phone. online names are insufficient.
A hometown endorsement praising Lee Clancey for downtown growth, brownfield cleanup, and steady leadership. It contrasts her record with opponent Paul Pate, arguing his Des Moines tenure and tax promises are insufficient while urging continued progress and public support to advance local development and civic engagement.
A reader criticizes Mayor Lee Clancey and The Gazette for personal attacks in the mayoral race. The letter urges issue focus, debt retirement, job growth, and endorses Paul Pate's campaign pledge while urging Clancey to pledge similarly. It argues Clancey’s leadership is ineffective and calls for a change in leadership at the polls.
Citizens deserve a candidate who listens and weighs input before decisions. The public has exposed schemes and questioned spending, calling for respectful engagement. Vote next Tuesday for Ken Childress, a man who listens and acts after considering comments.
A Cedar Rapids reader argues for Dale Todd as parks commissioner, praising expanded facilities and trail growth under Todd while urging skepticism toward Wade Wagner and his focus on one golf course and farmers markets. The letter cites the city’s status as Iowa’s largest park system and emphasizes Todd’s broad system knowledge.
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