Davenport TIF Support Letter Questions Not Answered

Davenport TIF Support Letter Questions Not Answered
Post Date January 12, 2017
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Iowa code 403.5 provides for affected taxing entities to be notified and allowed an opportunity to comment on creation and changes to economic development areas and on the adoption of tax increment financing (TIF).

The Scott County Board recently responded to Davenport’s proposed amendment to the North Economic Development Area and to allow adoption of a TIF  to provide economic development assistance to a company.

I felt that information was not included as to the payback period for 17 million investment.  What does data tell us the …

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SECC911 Board to decide on new radio communication system

SECC911 Board to decide on new radio communication system
Post Date December 14, 2016
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The Scott Emergency Communication Center (SECC911) selected a consultant last June, Elert & Associates, to evaluate options and develop a recommendation and long-range plans for the design and installation of a replacement radio system using P25 (Phase 1 and/or Phase 2).

It was announced in October that Elert expected to complete their recommendation by Thanksgiving with the four options being considered: Starcom21, ISICSB State System, Racom & join SARA (Shared Area Radio Agreement), initiate a request for proposal (go out for bid) for a full radio …

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UPDATE: Firms lobbying on behalf of Scott County

UPDATE: Firms lobbying on behalf of Scott County
Post Date June 29, 2015
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On June 18, 2015, a RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN A RENEWAL FOR MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR THE URBAN COUNTY COALITION AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP was presented.  I cast the only nay vote

I do not support the use of tax dollars to pay for a public lobbyist.

From May 18, 2015:  In 2012, the County joined the Urban County Coalition (UCC).  This legislation session has brought to light that I am not always in agreement with the position taken by the UCC.  The Board does …

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Audio streaming of County public meetings

Audio streaming of County public meetings
Post Date February 11, 2015
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I spoke many times during my campaign that one of my goals was to audio stream the County public meetings as well as have the audio data archived.  I’ve done some inquiries into Johnson County’s system and hope you will take a look at the features offered at their website http://www.johnson-county.com/dept_auditor.aspx?id=14525

Your feedback is welcome, and if you know of another product that would fit the bill, please pass it along.

 

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Interview: Jim Fisher on WOC 1420AM Oct 29, 2014

Interview: Jim Fisher on WOC 1420AM Oct 29, 2014
Post Date November 1, 2014
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Diane joined Jim Fisher live in the WOC studios Wednesday at 5pm, and discussed her candidacy for Scott County Board of Supervisors.

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QCTimes: Holst Polls as well as incumbents

QCTimes: Holst Polls as well as incumbents
Post Date June 5, 2014
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Republican challenger Diane Holst did more than survive Tuesday’s Scott County Board of Supervisors primary.

The hard campaigning activist actually outpolled at least one of the two GOP county board incumbents in 25 precincts. Holst won 11 precincts outright over incumbents William Cusack and Carol Earnhardt.

Holst polled best in Pleasant Valley, LeClaire and Hickory Grove precincts. But she was competitive throughout Bettendorf, winning the Bettendorf 12 precinct. She turned enough Republican heads in the primary to advance to the general election, where we expect she’ll …

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Holst Places 3rd in Primary, Moves On to General Election in Nov

Holst Places 3rd in Primary, Moves On to General Election in Nov
Post Date June 3, 2014
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Bill Cusack received 3,598 votes, while Carol Earnhardt collected 3,347 votes, according to unofficial election results. Along with Diane Holst, who won 3,053 votes in her first-ever election, they move onto the Nov. 4 general election ballot.

Holst was excited about the results. “I feel I’ve really gotten a vote of confidence from the people I’ve talked to in Scott County,” she said.

Full article found here: http://qctimes.com/news/local/government-and-politics/incumbents-lead-gop-county-board-primary/article_369524ce-e9fd-56f5-8959-af59cfc7948e.html

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Holst Endorsed by River Cities Reader

Holst Endorsed by River Cities Reader
Post Date May 29, 2014
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“Every blue moon the stars align to produce a candidate for public office who is the real deal. Taxpayers are fortunate enough to have just such a candidate for the Scott County Board of Supervisors in Diane Holst.”

“….the current Board of Supervisors protects the needs of the bureaucracy more often than the needs of residents. This is seen with such cavalier mid-year budget increases over $700,000. There was no discussion, just perfunctory approval as usual. The Scott County budget has doubled over the past 14 …

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Holst 2011 LTE’s: Contact Your Elected Officials Now About Property Taxes

Holst 2011 LTE’s: Contact Your Elected Officials Now About Property Taxes
Post Date April 25, 2014
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[Published in the Quad City Times and River Cities’ Reader in Fall 2011.]

Last week, the Iowa Department of Revenue issued an Assessment Limitations Order, or “rollback,” on property values in Iowa. The order adjusts the property values used by local governments to compute property taxes for agricultural, residential, commercial, and industrial property. The taxable value for residential property will be 50.7518 percent of the assessed value. This is an increase from the 2010 level of 48.5299 percent.

This will result in an increase to your residental …

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About Diane

About Diane
Post Date April 13, 2014
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“I bring decades of experience in reviewing requests for proposals, competitive bids, and statements of work.  Missteps affect the ability of our county employees to do their job, affect the service provided to the public, and cost the taxpayers.”

Diane is a native Iowan who grew up on her family farm in Scott County.

She and Dave, her husband of 39 years, have two children, one grandchild, and two more on the way.  The Holsts live in rural Eldridge, Iowa, where Diane enjoys gardening, cooking & canning, …

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