Marion candidates map growth in city forum
Marion voters heard three of five candidates discuss growth planning for a 40 000 population. At large Randy Strand stressed infrastructure and public communication while Ward 2 Steve Jensen urged arterial roads and urban housing to revive Uptown. Ward 4 candidate Rene Gadelha advocated updating the master plan for clear development vision and access for buyers and developers.
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Marion candidates push economic growth and tax-base balance
In Marion forums three candidates urged boosting commercial development to diversify a 75 percent residential tax base. Jensen backs Uptown revitalization to attract residents and more businesses, Gadelha cites Chamber resources and workforce ties, Strand warns against leakage and favors attracting similar businesses. An Oct 23 forum at Lowe Park will feature Cummins and Johnson.
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Pollster Finds Tie In Iowa 1st District Race
Public Policy Polling shows Rep Abby Finkenauer and incumbent Rod Blum tied at 42 to 40 percent with a 3 point margin of error among 1,093 voters across 20 northeast Iowa counties including Cedar Rapids Dubuque Waterloo and Marshalltown. Voters disapprove of Blum 51 percent while 33 percent approve.
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McGuire Aims for 2018 Governor Bid With Rural Focus
Iowa physician and former lieutenant governor candidate Andy McGuire says the Trump victory energized rural Democrats in Cedar Rapids and across Iowa. She emphasizes health care reform, mental health resources, and education funding as core rural concerns and argues she can defeat Kim Reynolds.
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