Mayor Matson should reconsider public commenting policies
As a Davenport resident who regularly attends or livestreams city council meetings, I object to the censorship of public comments at the council meetings. Mayor Mike Matson announced changes to the long-time practice of open-ended public comments at the end of the meetings. As of Feb. 21, public comment will be confined to regular meetings […]
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Dear Editor: Mayor Shore is ‘disappointing’ | Opinion
Dear Editor: I would like to comment about our Fearless Leader who got elected to another term, which I found to be disappointing because I thought someone would have the guts to challenge him for the mayor’s office, but people were afraid to put their hat in the ring when it mattered the most. The […]
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What I learned running for Cedar Falls City Council | #citycouncil
“What did you learn running for City Council?” is a question I’ve gotten a lot lately. It’s an honest question. My answer is usually, “A lot!” I learned how many great citizens live in Cedar Falls. Ward 4 will always hold a special place in my heart. I learned how terrible voter turnout is. Less […]
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Keeping City Hall alive | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
I have been an observer and participant of the ongoing saga for the future of the City Hall building. As a long-time architect based in Williamsport since moving here in 1975, I have appreciated Williamsport’s rich lumbering history, where the massive growth of the city expanded from 2,000 residents to over 16,000 during the late […]
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Name Sculpture Garden For Former Webster Mayor | Webster Kirkwood Times
I was dismayed and disappointed to learn that the Webster Groves City Council recently voted to adopt new naming conventions for parks, properties and facilities. This action was spurred by the Arts Commission making a request in 2022 that the sculpture garden at Gore and Kirkham be named to honor former Webster Groves Mayor Gerry […]
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Letter: Let’s reelect Phil Swanson to North Ogden City Council | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
Phil Swanson has served faithfully for nine years on the North Ogden City Council. He has proved to be a very active and valuable city councilor. It would be a shame to lose all of his experience and know-how from our city’s leadership. We have had some good city councils in the past several years, […]
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Letter: Former mayor candidate supports Nadolski for mayor | News, Sports, Jobs
I was asked by a Standard Examiner reporter if I was going to endorse one of two remaining candidates. Both candidates had contacted me shortly after the Primary. Along with these two, I also took the time to talk with City Council members Richard Hyer, Marcia White, Bart Blair (fellow Mayor candidate), other Mayor candidates […]
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City Hall — liability or opportunity? | News, Sports, Jobs | #citycouncil
I attended the City Council special meeting on August 29 to review the high bid for the purchase of City Hall. In my opinion, Mark Maroney’s front page article about this meeting, on the front page of the Sun-Gazette Friday September 1, understated the concerns and opposition to selling City Hall. It was stated that […]
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Mayor Matson has been asset to Quad-Cities veterans
Thank you, Mayor Mike Matson, The Quad City Veterans Outreach Center opened in 2016 serving 35 veterans on our first Thanksgiving, now we have over 2,700 registered. Mayor Mike Matson was our alderman and commander of the American Legion Post 26 when we had our grand opening. He worked with us and assisted to get […]
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Letter: Best choice for Ogden mayor is Jon Greiner | News, Sports, Jobs
We residents in Ogden are fortunate to have such a highly qualified candidate running for our mayor as Jon Greiner. Jon’s experience is fantastic. Please go to his website and read everything. Chief of police for 16 years and routed out the terrible gangs we had in the 80’s; state senator with 46 bills; Army […]
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