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May 6, 2021
Local elections are the most important elections, and that’s no exception when it comes to this year’s Altoona City Council race. I’m supporting Bruce Kelley, Dave Butterbaugh, Dave Ellis and Ron Beatty.
Kelley continues to be a leader on tough challenges we face on council and has a record of being pro-taxpayer.
Butterbaugh is an exceptional resource when it comes to codes/planning in the city and puts in the time to be effective.
Ellis brings a skill set that will enhance Altoona’s outlook. Beatty and his 40 years of business experience will bring private-sector values to council.
Most of the Des Moines metro maintained or lowered property tax rates this year. Here s how 17 central Iowa cities compare. Sarah Kay LeBlanc, Melody Mercado, George Shillcock and Shelby Fleig, Des Moines Register
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Despite rising property valuations, many central Iowa cities are keeping last year’s property tax rates to help balance out losses caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Several Polk County cities surveyed by the Register credit the recently passed local option sales taxes for the ability to maintain or lower their property tax rates. Revenues from the 1-cent tax on retail and restaurant purchases was less than expected as a result of the pandemic last year, though.
Apr 30, 2021
This past year has been very difficult for Altoona and its citizens. When Gov. Wolf’s shutdowns took place, Altoona City Council worked to protect small businesses by passing a resolution to not fine or cite businesses that defied the governor’s orders and allowed for businesses to open safely.
This effort was led by Bruce Kelley and his concern for the little guy.
Kelley has always been an advocate for Altoona’s taxpayers, and this effort was a perfect example of his strong defense of our proud citizens.
On May 18, please remember Kelley’s stance against these oppressive edicts and out-of-touch orders handed down by the state government.
Bridgette Jackson, a Democrat from Grant Avenue, is running for Altoona City Council.
The 33-year-old holds a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. She is a Store Solutions Supervisor at Sheetz.
“Altoona has always been very good to me,” Jackson said. “I grew up in this community, graduated from Altoona Area High School and it has supported me through many transitions and milestones in my life.
“It gave me family, a home, a career and an incredible support system. It provided the public education I needed to excel and succeed in other areas of my life, allowed me to engage in a community and has afforded me the opportunities to question, learn and flourish.”