Nearly 120 Southeast Iowa leaders gathered to make our voices heard in Des Moines this week.
KILJ News attended Southeast Iowa Days at the Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines Wednesday and Thursday, February 4th and 5th.
The annual event provides an opportunity to hear directly from state leadership on key business and policy issues impacting the region, including economic development, transportation, and workforce development. It also allows community leaders to meet with legislators to discuss priorities important to Southeast Iowa and hear from legislators what bills they are working on to pass in session. The major topic of discussion was property taxes.
KILJ News heard from several state and local leaders during the two-day event, including Blaine Watkins, Taylor Collins, Jeff Reichman, and Lieutenant Governor Chris Cournoyer.
Remarks from Lt. Gov. Chris Cournoyer:
Remarks from Rep. Taylor Collins:
Remarks from Rep. Blaine Watkins:
Remarks from Sen. Jeff Reichman:
Representative Jeff Shipley was unable to attend the legislative reception due to a committee meeting. Senator Adrian Dickey was unavailable for comment.