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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 2012
Page
6
A claim that Johnson County spending nearly doubled from 2007 to 2011 is disputed by budget data. Figures show 2007 at 56.5 million, 2008 59.6, 2009 85.6, 2010 77.5, and 2011 75.5 million. Officials attribute the rise to capital projects rather than reckless spending.
Researcher Steve Sherman running against Sally Stutsman used the county budget to frame his campaign. He claimed fiscal 2011 expenditures reached 100.2 million, a figure corrected as 75.8 million after excluding interfund transfers. The county plans a 46.8 million bond for a new justice center, with 1.3 million beyond the bond to be covered locally.
Iowa reporters examine statements by state and local candidates, national campaigns, parties, and third groups for factual accuracy. Findings will be published in Sundays and online at the Gazette website.
Sen Chuck Grassley and Sen Tom Harkin provide Washington offices in the Hart buildings with phone numbers 202 224 3744 and 202 224 3254. They offer email and web contact forms at grassley senate gov contact cf m and harkin senate gov contact cf m for district constituents.
The budget remains at current levels through March 2013 while farm policy faces deep House Senate rifts. Iowa lawmakers warn Congress may adjourn without a reauthorized five year farm bill, risking drought relief and other must pass items.
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