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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 2009
Page
10
Rebecca Mumaw, co founder of Cedar Rapids Citizens for the Legalization of Urban Chickens, leads locals urging Cedar Rapids to reclassify backyard hens as pets, limit to six hens with no roosters, and maintain existing animal-control safeguards.
In Cedar Rapids District 3 runoff voters hear endorsements for Aaron Saylor and Pat Shey from local residents. Letters praise Saylor as a fresh, fiscally minded voice and defend Shey against ethics attack claims while urging continued experienced leadership on city council.
In Cedar Rapids runoff race two candidates offer unique perspectives. Pat Shey would be the only council member besides Mayor-elect Ron Corbett with children in local schools. Aaron Saylor would be the only candidate under 40, bringing youth voice to city politics.
A supporter writes to advocate Karr’s leadership, describing personal respect and a decision to voice support publicly for the first time. The note emphasizes leadership qualities and the impact on the writer’s civic engagement.
Pat Shey runs a positive door to door campaign inviting voters to discuss goals and record while opponent Jerry McGrane is accused of taking $20000 in special interest money and using a smear campaign. McGrane declines to comment as the race centers on campaign tactics Brenda Duello comments.
A regular city council observer highlights Pat Shey as upholding high ethics standards. He seeks ethics board guidance before votes and follows its advice on potential conflicts of interest.
With the economy tight, Pat Shey and Don Karr are seen as the best choice. Both have run small businesses, created jobs, and faced flood-recovery challenges. They are viewed as understanding tax and development policy effects on small firms and Cedar Rapids' need to rebuild. Tom and Kathy Potts.
Don Karr, long time community figure and small business owner who recently sold his business to his daughters, vows 110 percent commitment to lead flood recovery efforts after enduring recent challenges and personal renewal.
James Mart presents Don Karr pledging a common-sense city finance approach. He advocates directing local-option sales tax to intended recipients rather than corporations or nonprofits, rebuilding rental properties and favoring local experts over outside consultants. He supports a buy local policy to spur jobs amid tough times.
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