Recently, I was honored to participate in a Facebook Live interview with Steve Shriver, an entrepreneurial pioneer and founder of Eco Lips. We met at the cafe he co-founded in the Newbo district. Steve asked me a series of questions submitted to him by fellow Cedar Rapidians. You can watch a recording of the interview on my Facebook page.
Please note that absentee voting will begin on Thursday, October 5 In-person absentee voting will begin on Thursday, October 5th and runs through Monday, November 6th until 5:00 p.m. at the Election Services’ Office (2nd floor of the Jean Oxley Public Service Center located at 935 2nd Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Poll locations will be open from 7:00 a.m.
“Efforts to mitigate flood damage are important issues that we must look at on both sides of the river.” – Gary
One of the activities I love most about this campaign has been getting out and meeting so many of the citizens in the community. Not only hearing their thoughts and concerns, but listening to their passionate stories about the city, neighborhoods and schools they love here in Cedar Rapids. It would be my honor and privilege to
“It’s important that we continue see our young people as assets and we have the ability to work with them to give them a successful future.” – Gary #CRStrong
I delivered your signatures in support of my being the next Mayor of Cedar Rapids. I am proud to says that I am now officially on the ballot for November. Please let me know what I can do to serve you and your neighbors as Cedar Rapids next mayor. Vote Hinzman for Mayor on November
You might have noticed yard signs going up around town. Our team is assembled and ready to place one in your yard! If you would like a yard sign, please fill out the request form below. If anyone asks you where to get one for their yard, please direct them back to our website or
Fireworks use within Cedar Rapids has steadily increased over the past month. When state lawmakers placed the responsibility on cities to determine local fireworks regulations, Cedar Rapids city staff cautioned against permitting their use within the city. The council voted to allow their use. I believe in supporting our city staff and agree with enforcing
As the Cedar River crested on June 12, 2008, the City of Cedar Rapids was in a shock. Boats floated through streets where cars had been just a couple days before. We had just begun to experience the worst flood in our city’s history and were trying to figure out our next steps. For each
Have you met Gary yet? On Tuesday, May 9 Gary is hosting an event at Parlor City Pub & Eatery (1125 3rd St SE in Cedar Rapids) from 4:30 until 7:00 PM. Gary believes the best leaders are excellent listeners. Please join us and use this opportunity to share with Gary your goals for our next mayor. If you