A very tough defeat for all of the volunteers who have worked so hard for this library levy. Levy. They gathered here tonight at parlor city hoping for a Victory Party but soon it became obvious there would not be enough yes votes for even the simple majority required. David tominsky is one of those who worked hard for library funding. We will work towards that. That. Tthat. Matt hammill cbs 2 news, ten at 10. Matt thanks. Heres a look at the city council results in cedar rapids tonight. In district four, incumbent councilman scott olson faced a challenge by frequent Council Critic lisa kuzela. Kuzela. In the citys two atlarge races, incumbents ann poe and Susie Weinacht were challenged by three contenders. Contenders. In marion, marion,mayor Snooks Bouska announced earlier this year he would not seek reelection. So three men were looking to take his place, including two current members of the City Council Council there were also a pair of Council Races in marion. Incumbent kim etzel f
Totoill a budget shortfafa through a proposed property tax levy. Levy. Fox 28 News Reporter matt hammill joins us live right now in cedar rapids with more on tonights results, matt . Supporters of this tax levy gathered here at parlor city tonight hoping this turns into a victory celebration celebrationthis is where they held thehe watch party to see the Voting Results come in after the polls closed at eight. Theyve been on the streets for months handing out information and telling anybody who would listen why they think this levy is critical. When we stopped at the library this afternoon it was packed tax amounts to about 23 dollars a year for a family that owns a 150 thousand dollar home. Without it supporters say ours and services at this brand new library would have to be cut and they say thats a step backwards. We really we really havent heard any vovol opposition to the library tax levi but with a low voter turnout nothing is guarenteed. Well be here when the results come matt th
New this afternoon. Afternoon. An Illinois Police officers shooting death has officially been ruled a suicide. Suicide. Just about two hours ago investigators announced fox lake lieutenant Charles Gliniewicz carefully staged his own death. Through a review of gliniewiczs Text Messages phone calls and emails investigators found out that he was stealing money fofo yearar weve determined was end result extensive criminal acts that he had been committing. Thousands of dollars used for personal purchases, gym memberships, Adult Websites websiteson september first gliniewicz radioededn at he was chasing three male suspects on foot. Officers later found his body 50yards from his squad car but a massive manhunt came up empty. Before today his family had dismissed any suggestions of suicide. They say the father of four sons was looking forward to his upcoming retirement. The trial for the man accused of killing a woman in a hyvee parking lot is back in session this afternoon. Afternoon. Opening
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