My name is Ryan Hall and I wish to be your next Iowa City Council member. I am running because …
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My name is Ryan Hall and I wish to be your next Iowa City Council member. I am running because …
I’m originally from Vermont, where I spent my childhood on a dairy farm. Growing up on a farm instilled in …
I commend Police Chief Wayne Jerman for going above the call of duty when it comes to ensuring officers are …
I’m running to be your Mayor of Cedar Rapids because I love this city. This is a critical time for …
I am Lemi Tilahun, and public service has always been a passion of mine. Helping everyday people who make the …
I am running for the office of the mayor for many reasons, mostly my love for the city of Cedar …
I am age 61, and have been married for 38 years. I’m also a father of three who has resided …
I am a candidate for mayor to use my proven leadership ability to insure we maintain the positive momentum of …
My life and career experiences managing large and complex government organizations has prepared me to step into the mayor’s office …
I am running for mayor so I can serve the entire community. I have served this community in a variety …
It has been privilege to serve on City Council for the past 12 years. My experience and leadership roles on …
Being a business owner gives me the advantage of understanding the day-to-day operations and expenses of a business. One of …
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