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 (17)(Public Safety)
Flock surveillance contract renewal
Council previously approved up to $499,250 for the Flock contract.
Dangerous dog enforcement
The city is not funding TNR services — residents pay vet costs themselves or seek rescue assistance.
Police chief search transparency
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.
ALPR surveillance and data center limits
$60 million fire department bond election
About $24.46 per year more in property tax on a $100,000 home — roughly $2 a month.
Downtown Underage Drinking and Safety
Dostal retirement agreement transparency
$191,096.80 in severance, accrued leave and COBRA for the departing chief.
Fireworks regulation update
Fire marshal and police enforcement costs continue to fall on the city, with Vanorny asking staff to quantify them.
4th Avenue SW flood gatewell
Estimated cost is $390,000.
Police Regional Academy at City Annex
$4.377 million estimated project cost.
Rail yard noise in southeast Cedar Rapids
Citizens' Review Board replacement stalled
Out-of-state rental property management accountability
ICE enforcement concerns at local DHS office
Polygraph training expenditure questioned
$22,000 for one officer's training from September to November 2026.
Oak Hill Jackson neighborhood association dispute
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Poe was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for public safety equipment, hardware and software for the Police, Fire and Animal Care & Control Departments for 10 years for a total amount not to exceed $14,598,446.67. CIP/DID #PUR0526-344
Resolution supporting the establishment of a no-wake zone in the Cedar River near the Ellis Park Boat Harbor, in coordination with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, to enhance public safety along the river. CIP/DID #PKS056-26
Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
No votes found matching Public Safety.