Iowa CCI critical of Branstad tour

A statewide organization of political activists typically mobilized to protect individual over corporate interests wants to know why Gov. Terry Branstad is jetting around the state under the guise of “working together” while offering little time for actual discussion at tour stops.

A release distributed by Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement notes that “Branstad’s tour schedule today and tomorrow suggest that the tour may e little more than a publicity stunt and photo-op, with little time for meaningful public participation or dialogue.

Following a weekly press conference Monday, Branstad embarked on a 43-city “Working Together for a Better Future” tour. On Monday, Branstad visited Ankeny, Council Bluffs, Cedar Rapids and Davenport. The longest leg of today’s agenda is the trek from Council Bluffs to Cedar Rapids, and while it isn’t possible to exactly calculate how long the flight will take without knowing what type of aircraft is being used, there are estimates that can be made. In the past Iowa governor’s have flown out of the Omaha, Neb. airport to the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids. The drive time between Council Bluffs and the Omaha airport averages about 15 minutes.

Typically Iowa governor’s have have used a Beechcraft King Air or similar two-engine craft, which can make the trip from Omaha to Cedar Rapids in just over an hour. Branstad’s whistle stop in Cedar Rapids is at the airport and won’t require additional drive time upon arrival.

According to the Branstad tour schedule , his stop in Council Bluffs was slated for 11 a.m. and his subsequent stop in Cedar Rapids was at 1 p.m. (It’s worth noting that political events rarely begin on time, often due to increased travel time between stops.) Assuming that both stops are on time, and using our estimate of just over 90 minutes of travel time needed between the stops, Branstad would have allotted roughly 30 minutes for his remarks and public discussion in Council Bluffs.

“Branstad claims we’re broke, yet today he’s flying to every major media market in the state to push his corporate agenda,” said Vern Tigges, Iowa CCI’s Board President and an independent family farmer from Carroll, Iowa. “Is air travel the most affordable way for the governor to take his message to everyday Iowans? Who’s paying for it?”

In addition, Iowa CCI members want Branstad to release his full tour schedule immediately in order to give hardworking Iowans adequate time to attend – and participate in – the events. To date, the Governor’s Office has provided the date and time for about 20 of the tour stops.

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Posted: Fri, 05 Nov 2010

City fathers again at work!!!!!R467 CITY OF ANKENY a 100% increase do you believe these people.ORDINANCE NO. 1684AN ORDINANCE MAKING REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 55, ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL, AND CHAPTER 56, DOG AND CAT LICENSES REQUIRED, OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF ANKENY, IOWA.WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, is amending its Municipal Code to incorporate changes to certain sections concerning animals.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Ankeny, Iowa, as follows:Section 1. Section 55.15 is hereby amended as follows:1. Subsection 2, Impoundment Fees, is deleted in its entirety and there is inserted in lieu thereof: "Impoundment fees are set and charged by the society under contract with the City. The City requires a $45 impoundment fee for any animal transported to the society by the City and recovered by the owner."2. Subsection 3, Service Fee, is deleted in its entirety and there is inserted in lieu thereof: "The owner or responsible party of a licensed animal impounded by the City shall pay a $25 service fee to the City. The owner or responsible party of an unlicensed animal impounded by the City shall pay a $45 service fee to the City. The owner or responsible party of an unlicensed animal impounded by the City shall license the animal within five business days after the animal is recovered from impoundment. The owner or responsible party of an unlicensed animal recovered at the police department will be billed the service fee charged for impoundment."3. Subsection 4, Procedures for Redemption, is amended by deleting the subsection in its entirety and there is inserted in lieu thereof the following: "Owners of animals recovered from the Police Department will be charged a service fee. Owners of animals recovered from the society may be charged impoundment fees and/or service fees.""4. Subsection 5, Disposition of Animals, is hereby amended by adding the following: "Feral cats shall be disposed of pursuant to Section 55.17.""Section 2. Section 56.02, License Fee, is hereby amended by deleting "five dollars ($5.00)" and inserting "ten dollars ($10.00)" and by adding the following: "except a dog or cat recovered under Chapter 55.15(3) licensed within five business days shall pay a fee of $20.""Section 3. Section 56.03, Penalty for Failure to License Animals, is hereby deleted in its entirety and inserted in lieu thereof the following: "The owner or responsible party of an unlicensed dog or cat shall be fined $50 for the first offense and $100 for subsequent offenses." Section 5. Section 56.04, Vaccinations Required, is hereby amended by adding to Subsection 3: "including vaccination date and expiration date.""Section 6. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.Section 7. The effective date of this ordinance shall be January 1, 2011.PASSED and approved this 1st day of November, 2010.STEVEN D.

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