Cedar Rapids Mayor Clancey Faces Partisan Politics Debate
Cedar Rapids Mayor Lee Clancey, a three term leader, is criticized for vocal Gore support amid a nonpartisan council system. Readers note past mayors avoided partisan involvement while handling key issues. Clancey says she will run for re election in 2001, claiming to judge by individual merit.
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Greene Square Park
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Congress
House of Representatives
Don Canney
Clancey
Canney
Gore
Lee Clancey
Nethercutt urged to cap term limits over fourth bid
The piece urges voters to limit Rep. George Nethercutt's terms arguing his 1994 pledge to serve only three terms and his subsequent reversal undermine trust. It notes campaign history in 1996 1998 and 2000 and criticizes his stance as inconsistent and hypocritical. The editorial labels the move as chutzpah.
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U.S
George Nethercutt
R-Wash
Tom Foley
Seattle Times
Nethercutt
the Times
Redefining Manhood and Violence in Society
Michael Shaw of Iowa City speaks on redefining manhood to stop violence against women. He highlights male dominance, statistics on homicides and rapes, and calls for action including interrupting rape jokes and teaching non-violent problem solving. He co-founded groups in Iowa to end violence against women.
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U.S. Department of Justice
Michael Shaw
Iowa City
RVAP
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids Mayor Says Political Endorsements Reflect on City
A Cedar Rapids reader criticizes Mayor Lee Clancey for endorsing Al Gore, arguing a mayor should act as city ambassador without partisan bias. The letter defends her private political choice and warns against Cedar Rapids being remembered for manners or political stances rather than city pride.
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Cedar Rapids
al Gore
al Greenspan
Boomers urged to vote Republican in letter to Gazette
Belle Plaine reader argues Reagan bears no blame for Social Security issues. He cites Congress control by Democrats, the 1983 change to retirement age, and a hypothetical investment return from $30,000 into the Dow. He calls Al Gore a proponent of socialism and urges GOP support.
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Congress
Dow
al Gore
Gore
Raise cap on Linn County Extension Service funding
A Linn County resident and 4-H alumna urges voters to approve raising the funding cap for the Linn County Extension Service. She cites the 4-H Youth Program as key, noting its leadership, citizenship skills and life lessons while stressing rising costs and a 15 year cap.
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Marion
St. Anselm College
Manchester
N.H
Linn County
Linn County Extension Service
Karen Balderston for Linn County Supervisor
Endorsing Karen Balderston highlights her volunteer service with Linn County Board of Adjustment. The appeal emphasizes fairness honesty and listening to concerns of rural and urban residents as she seeks Linn County supervisor on November 7.
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Karen Balderston
Linn County
Linn County Board of Adjustment
Gazette accepts letters up to 300 words
The Gazette invites letters with a 300 word limit. Writers must include name street address and daytime phone number. only name and hometown appear in print. Each writer may submit one letter every 30 days. Anonymous letters are not published. Mailing address is The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Fax and email options are provided with required identifying details.
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