Hayek and Wright win at large seats on Iowa City council
In Iowa City local elections Matt Hayek and Mike Wright secured the two at large council seats amid record turnout. Hayek led with 9 447 votes (60 percent) and Wright had 5 410 votes (35 percent) while Terry Smith and Dee Vanderhoef trailed. Incumbent Bob Elliott did not seek re election and Vanderhoef finished last. Mayor Ross Wilburn and Regenia Bailey were re elected unopposed for district seats.
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Iowa City expands Police Citizens Review Board powers
Voters approved making the review board part of the city charter, enabling subpoenas and at least one annual public forum. The measure passed 9 639 to 3 759 in a signal that residents seek greater input on policing policies despite the board's limited authority over the police department.
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Coralville and North Liberty election results announced
Mitch Gross won an at large seat on Coralville City Council, while incumbent John Weihe leads a second seat by 11 votes with results preliminary. In North Liberty, Hoffman Chipman and Donahue claimed at large council seats and a hotel tax measure passed 85 percent. Mayor Fausett re-elected in Coralville.
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Downtown Iowa City bars defeat anti alcohol ordinance
Cheers erupted as the ordinance was defeated with 74 percent no votes among 6,870 total. Porter's bars funded $23,000 to oppose the measure while early voting records showed large turnout. Supporters vow to focus on enforcing existing laws.
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