With Election Day fast approaching, The Gazette asked candidates to complete a questionnaire about their priorities if elected. Here’s what they had to say about how they would address affordable housing needs in Iowa City.
The Johnson County Auditor’s office has released its early voting schedule for the Nov. 4 general election.
The filing period to nominate candidates for city offices closed Thursday. Here’s a look at who will be on the ballot in Linn and Johnson counties in November.
Absentee ballot can be requested from now until Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.
Iowa City voters will elect three council members in November: two at-large seats and a representative of District B, which includes the east side of Iowa City.
In-person early voting for the special election to fill a vacancy on the Iowa City Council is available at the Johnson County Auditor’s Office.
Laura Bergus was reelected to Iowa City Council with 66 percent of the vote, despite Mayor Bruce Teague asking voters to back her opponent.
Mayor Bruce Teague and Megan Alter earned the most votes in the Iowa City Council at-large race. Shawn Harmsen will represent District B.
Check back here soon after polls close for Eastern Iowa city and school elections results, including the Cedar Rapids mayor race and Linn County gambling referendum.
The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday as voters cast their ballots in Iowa’s city and school board elections.
The three candidates share their priorities for public safety if elected on Nov. 2.
The three at-large candidates all view affordable housing as an important issue but differ on strategies to provide more housing units.
Megan Alter is a candidate for Iowa City Council.
Jason Glass is a candidate for Iowa City Council.
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