Newcomer David Maier defeated first-term incumbent Pat Loeffler to secure an at-large seat on the Cedar Rapids City Council, becoming the council’s first openly gay member. Ann Poe was re-elected to the other at-large council sea..
Growing the workforce and transforming an office-heavy downtown post-pandemic with small businesses and new amenities will be key to Cedar Rapids’ success, said several candidates vying for seats on the Cedar Rapids City Council in Nov. 7 elections.
Affordable housing and homelessness, economic development and continued progress on infrastructure including street improvements and flood control are among the top priorities for candidates seeking seats on Cedar Rapids City Council.