City Council takes right approach on Sugar Creek development of Darryl High

Council member Chuck Wieneke said most of the High Corp. proposal seemed to
be that the city was being asked to subsidize a typical, market-rate housing
development. He said it would be a terrible precedent to set and might open up
the council to paying for infrastructure and other help for every new housing
development that comes along. - The Gazette

Cedar Rapids not ready to assist housing project - The Gazette
The City Council has set aside a proposal for an 81-home development across...

Other Local News as we enter the Independence Day holiday weekend ...

Public Safety News:

Woman charged with prostitution during covert operation - The Gazette

UPDATE: Police detained six people tonight in what they called a
methamphetamine investigation after they were called to a house at 1552 Seventh
Ave. SE on a report of a chemical smell. - The Gazette

Six detained in Cedar Rapids meth investigation - The Gazette

Tax concerns and other governmental news:

This is going to be downtown, at the Tree Of Five Season, (that weird steel
tree thing, next to the river) Parking will be on street parking, on first Ave,
2nd, 3rd the parkades, or whatever is close. We are planning on having speakers
so far we have 5 speakers. You can participate by attending, you can bring signs
(anything related to the topic at hand, less taxes, smaller government, less
waste.... - Tim Pugh

Anti-spending Tea Parties gear up for July 4 - The Gazette

Cedar Rapids will study new downtown energy system - The Gazette

Cedar Rapids hiring private firm to manage downtown parking - The Gazette

Q&A with new Cedar Rapids superintendent Dave Benson - The Gazette

Cedar Rapids schools start shaping flood-recovery plan - The Gazette

Cedar Rapids’ Fong running for governor, blasts Culver's leadership - The Gazette

Happy Independence Day Holiday weekend everyone!

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Election Eve in Cedar Rapids and Linn County

Don't forget to vote tomorrow March 3Rd in Cedar Rapids and Linn County. Polls open at 7 a.m. The polling places for Tuesday's local-option sales tax vote per The Gazette.

Other recent articles from The Gazette, regarding the upcoming 1% Local Option Sales Tax, Tax Policy and Flood Recovery:

Online users oppose sales tax

According to a GazetteOnline survey conducted
two days last week, 28 percent of the respondents said they were in favor
of... More >>

Huge bills for steam hurt downtown property owners per The Gazette.

FEMA reviewing grants, may pay more

Cutting property tax credits a 'stealth tax increase'? Governor Chet Culver and Iowa Legislature may pass on a property tax increase to property owners in the State of Iowa. This is on top of possible local property tax increase by local governments that is under discussion by taxing bodies as they formulate budgets locally.

If you have questions tomorrow regarding the Local Option Sales Tax vote, please contact the Linn County Audtior's Office.

If the Local Option Sales Tax passes on March 3rd, the Public Measure will take effect on April 1, 2009 and will run through June 30, 2014. The proposed Public Measure is for 5 years, 3 months.

Again, don't forget to Vote on March 3Rd. Polls open at 7 a.m. in Linn County.