Editorial endorses Correia and Dobyns for Iowa City at large
The Gazette backs Amy Correia 37 of 11 S Seventh Ave and Rick Dobyns 49 of 1950 Calvin Ave for the city council at large. It cites Correia’s grasp of city finance housing and culture and Dobyns’s health background, university ties and town gown collaboration to spur local business and tech.
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Iowa City
the Gazette
Rick Dobyns
Amy Correia
Correia
S. Seventh Ave
Calvin Ave
Johnson County
Correia and Dobyns Receive Endorsements for Iowa City Council
Letter writers praise Amy Correia and Rick Dobyns as thoughtful, capable candidates. They highlight Correia’s experience with federal funds and housing work, and both candidates’ plans for inclusive growth, accountability, and timely, well sourced decisions.
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Amy Correia
Iowa City Council
Amy
Housing and Community Development Commission
Katherine Greer
Colin Hennessy
Iowa City
Rick Dobyns
Dobyns
Correia
Council
Write-in Dave Franker for I C mayor in North Liberty
Small business owners urge a write-in for Dave Franker for mayor citing his transit work and knowledge of local schools. The note notes two council members seek the mayoral post and reinforces Franker's term ending this month and his proven infrastructure oversight.
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Franker
I.C
North Liberty
Dave Franker
Dave
Iowa City
Clear Creek
Cindy
Jerry Kasper
ELECTION LETTER SUPPORTS PATTY POWERS FOR CITY COUNCIL
Dave and Jeanie DeWolf of Cedar Rapids endorse Patty Powers for District 2. They praise her consensus building, experience, and focus on land fill brownfield downtown revitalization and economic development in Cedar Rapids.
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Patty Powers
Patty
Cedar Rapids
Dave and
Jeanie DeWolf
Well-informed Schaab candidate for Cedar Rapids District 4
A reader urges support for Sally Schaab in Cedar Rapids District 4, praising her connection to residents, out of the box ideas, thorough issue research, organization, energy, and fiscal focus. The note contrasts Schaab with others and endorses Kay Halloran for mayor and Lisa Kuzela.
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Sally Schaab
Cedar Rapids
Kay Halloran
Community voices back local candidates in Cedar Rapids race
Readers praise Chuck Swore for District 4 business insight and Gordon Parker backs Justin Shields for District 5 while Sherry Cherry in District 3 promotes diverse cultural venues. They stress listening to constituents, problem solving, and retaining talent through new theaters, open cafes, mentoring and diverse entertainment to boost growth.
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Chuck
Gordon Parker
Cedar Rapids
Justin
Cherry
Nagin question on Latino labor stirs New Orleans debate
The mayor’s remark on illegal Latino labor amid post Katrina cleanup highlights fears blacks may lose jobs and tensions with Latinos. Government actions easing labor enforcement and housing shortages worsen the recovery. many workers are legal or longtime residents, and finding housing could aid returning residents.
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Ray Nagin
New Orleans
Nagin
Congress
Bush
Department of Homeland Security
Government Accounting Office
Hendersons experience needed in transition District 2 support
Patrick Collins endorses Sarah Henderson for Cedar Rapids District 2 City Council. He cites her state legislative background in public policy and constituent services as essential to a city government transition and praises her common sense and professional government and business experience.
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Sarah Henderson
Sarah
Cedar Rapids
Patrick Collins
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