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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1971
Page
15
Ruth G. Martwig speaks at 2417 Bever Avenue SE on local governance. She argues city planning requires human values and joint state local cooperation, citing 1965 legislation for exchange of power and shared services like ambulance care. She says the finance commissioner should have accounting experience and work with department heads to guide budgets.
Lee Smith a candidate for finance commissioner spoke at the Estel Ketchum home urging cost reduction measures. He called for reinvention of municipal services, tighter county city coordination, centralized purchasing, joint school county city purchasing, work planning, and acceleration of the data processing program to offset rising taxes.
Raymond L. Ferguson, candidate for finance commissioner, tells a coffee group at the Fred Couser residence on Hinkley avenue NW that a councilman must have knowledge and practical experience. He questions how a city department can function without hands on experience.
City leaders and council members face ongoing challenges ahead and must mobilize renewed energy to address the looming problems. Citizens urge decisive action and sustained work to meet upcoming demands.
Ken Quinn spoke at the Catholic Laymen's club at Bishops cafeteria reporting on his finance commissioner campaign ahead of next Tuesday's city council primary. He noted 12 candidates for finance commissioner and six for public safety and urged the audience to vote.
Harold G. Schaefer, long time city clerk, told a Cedar Rapids audience he has proven his ability to work with the city council. He cited familiarity with budget processes, the 30 mill levy limit, and cooperation among department heads while asserting he can be an effective council member. He spoke at a Gary Lester home coffee.
A garbled AP dispatch notes omitted webmrralty details related to hotel news intended for republication. The fragmentary text mentions rights and distribution but lacks clear specifics or names.
Bergen says no single official can claim all accomplishments and urges a countywide citizens committee to assess police work, fire, traffic, and building departments. He spoke at a coffee gathering at the I F Mills residence and noted the need for skilled leadership in municipal services.
Bergen cites Linn case concerns as indictments fall short and urges improved cooperation among courts, prosecutors, and agencies. Lartius leads a new employee welfare organization to foster internal contact and private line access, while Coupal supports collaborative governance and faster problem solving with the employes group.
Jim Wells, candidate for finance commissioner, spoke at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Traylor about divided executive responsibilities in Cedar Rapids. He argued five officials must coordinate for efficiency and noted the dual pressures of serving constituents and trimming expenditures.
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