Ann Poe
About
Ann Poe's campaign platform centers on driving economic development, enhancing flood protection measures, and maintaining a strong commitment to listening to community concerns. Through her re-election campaign, she focused on these key priorities to address the fundamental infrastructure and growth needs of Cedar Rapids.
Campaign promises (2)
- developmentAnn Poe prioritized economic development and flood protection for Cedar Rapids.
- transparencyAnn Poe emphasized the importance of listening to the community as part of her platform.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 15
- Total speaking time
- 53:43
- Avg per meeting
- 3:35
- Segments
- 606
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Top issues during term (20)
Axon public safety technology package
The Axon contract totals roughly $14.6 million over ten years.
Infill housing on city-owned land
Development agreements to be negotiated; six months allowed for each developer.
Morgan Valley Energy Center and water/sewer commitments
Unknown; no water supply agreement exists.
Commons on 16th supportive housing rezone
No direct cost to the city from the rezoning itself; the housing is expected to reduce emergency service costs.
Google data center indemnification agreement
Residents claim the city won't see promised tax revenue benefits for 20 years.
Flock surveillance contract renewal
Council previously approved up to $499,250 for the Flock contract.
Police chief search transparency
Dangerous dog enforcement
The city is not funding TNR services — residents pay vet costs themselves or seek rescue assistance.
fire chief appointment
The direct cost is likely limited to the chief’s salary and transition, but the appointee will steer millions in fire department spending and staffing decisions.
ImOn Ice Arena operating subsidy
$1 million of hotel-motel tax revenue redirected to the arena.
Street renaming for Cedar Crossing Casino roadways
C Street SW bridge deck reconstruction
Contract of $1,499,280.85, under the $2 million estimate, funded by Paving for Progress sales tax and a federal grant.
Williams Boulevard road connection cost dispute
Developer says $200,000+ in improvements were previously budgeted under a joint CDBG grant and urban renewal plan.
Comet Avenue extension objection
Cost embedded in the Golf Street culvert project; exact figure not stated.
Sanitary sewer inspections across the city
Affected owners face assessments of $10,150–$12,990, spread over 10 years via property tax bills.
ALPR surveillance and data center limits
Cedar Lake water quality and amenities
Estimated construction cost of $1.34 million.
$60 million fire department bond election
About $24.46 per year more in property tax on a $100,000 home — roughly $2 a month.
Pedcor affordable housing near West Side Library
$1,110,018.52 total, under the $1.5 million estimate.
Homeless systems update
Jointly funded by the city and county; the bridge housing pilot is a three-year partnership with intent to purchase the building.
Decisions during term (1418)
Recorded while Poe was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
First reading: ordinance renaming G Avenue NW and 2nd Street NW segments to F Avenue NW
Resolution ratifying Underground Electric Line Easement at 101 First Street SE
First reading: rezone for seven-unit townhome project in NewBo
Resolution adopting FY27 Large Diameter Sanitary Sewer Inspections plans
Resolution adopting FY 2027 Tree & Vegetation Removal plans
Motion to approve the agenda
Consent agenda approved
Animal control ordinance adopted on third reading
Alley vacation at 1018 6th Street NW adopted
Rezone at 3750 16th Avenue SW adopted on final reading
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA
Motion approving the minutes.
Resolution establishing the times and dates of regularly scheduled City Council meetings to be held in 2027, and designating the place for posting public meeting notices of the City of Cedar Rapids Council, Boards, and Commissions. CIP/DID…
Resolution authorizing attorney fees to Ahlers & Cooney for legal services in connection with a natural gas pipeline for the Water Pollution Control Facility. CIP/DID #ATT000103
Resolution setting a public hearing for November 17, 2026, consultation with affected taxing entities, and referral to the City Planning Commission for a report and recommendation on the Urban Renewal Plan for the proposed Tower Terrace…
Motions setting public hearing dates for:
November 3, 2026 – to consider repealing Chapter 31 of the Municipal Code, Subdivisions, and enacting a new Chapter 31 in its place to include avoidance and mitigation of damage to public infrastructure and public improvement requirements…
Motions setting public hearing dates and directing publication thereof, filing plans and/or specifications, form of contract and estimated cost, advertising for bids by posting notice to bidders as required by law, and authorizing City…
November 3, 2026 – 34th Street SE from north of Terry Drive to Cottage Grove Avenue project (estimated cost is $4,270,000). (Paving for Progress) CIP/DID #3012644-01
November 3, 2026 – Cedar Lake Amenities Bid Package 3B: Recreational Amenities project (estimated cost is $3,790,000). (Council Priority) CIP/DID #327010-04
Voting record (88)
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Resolution authorizing fiscal year 2027 hotel-motel tax allocations in the amount of $15,000 to the New Bohemia & Czech Village Group (Southside Investment Board).
Council member Todd moved to approve; seconded by Council member Vanorny.
Consent agenda approved
Recused on lines 47 and 135 of the transfer-of-funds attachment
Council member S. Olson moved to approve; seconded by Council member Todd.
Council member Poe moved to approve; seconded by Council member Overland.
FY2026 budget amendment and transfers
Recused from line items 7 and 109 of the attachment
Item 24c — Transfer of funds
Disclosed conflict on line items 45, 340, and 341