Posts Tagged ‘Iowa House’
Author: deanfiihr Published: January 30th, 2012
John Phoenix announced that he will run for Iowa House District 38, Southern Ankeny, Saylor and Delaware Townships.
“My top priority will be helping middle class families get ahead. We need good-paying jobs and world class schools,” said Phoenix, a Democrat. “Instead of wasting time on divisive issues, I’ll work to find common ground.”
Phoenix has lived most of his life in Polk County. He worked 12 years for IBM then owned a small business for eleven. He retired from the Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau after 13 years.
“As a small business owner, I understand the challenges that small businesses face. The state must do more to help businesses grow and expand,” added Phoenix.
John and his wife, Diana, married 40 years, live in Ankeny as do their son, daughter, and grandson. They attend Highland Park Christian Church, where John has been a deacon and Financial Secretary.
Phoenix has served as president and member of the Des Moines School Board and member of the Des Moines Parks and Recreation Board. John is a member of AFSCME retirees. He has served as a union steward and executive board member.
For more information visit: www.phoenixforhouse.com.
Tags: Ankeny, Iowa House, John Phoenix
Category Candidates 2012, Recent News |
Author: deanfiihr Published: January 9th, 2012
The 2012 Legislative Session convened today at the State Capitol in Des Moines. House Democrats vowed to work together with Republicans to help create good-paying jobs and grow Iowa’s middle class.
Here is the opening day speech from House Democratic Leader Kevin McCarthy:
Thank you Mr. Speaker.
Mr. Speaker, Ladies, and Gentleman of the House.
Welcome back to all the members. Mr. Speaker, over the last several years both in Iowa and nationally we have seen a deterioration in the civility of our political discourse. In our national congress, gridlock and partisanship have become the norm; because of this they seem incapable of coming together to solve our nation’s problems.
Here in Iowa last session, too often this chamber mirrored Congress. Because of the agenda that was pursued, Iowans were faced with week after week of partisan divisive debates on issues that tear at the very fabric of our society.
That’s the bad news, now for the good news. It doesn’t have to be that way here. We have shown time and time again that we can come together for the common good. We are Iowans. This year’s legislative session does not have to be a repeat of last year.
House Democrats are ready to turn the page; we are ready, willing and able to work in a bipartisan fashion to focus on the important issues before us. To the credit of the Republican leaders, the tone and rhetoric going into this session has been much more positive and House Democrats have enjoyed working with you this last interim on a series of important issues. Let’s continue that productive work as we begin this new session.
This session, House Democrats want to focus on creating jobs and working with the majority party in a bipartisan way. House Democrats are going to show up to work every day with a singular focus: standing up and fighting for those Iowans who work hard, play by the rules, and only ask to be treated fairly.
Mr. Speaker, Democrats are ready to go to work.
Thank you.
Tags: Iowa House, Iowa Legislature, Kevin McCarthy
Category 2012 Session Information, Featured, Recent News |
Author: deanfiihr Published: January 8th, 2010
The 2010 Iowa Legislature convenes on Monday, January 11 at 10 AM in Des Moines. There are two new State Representatives serving this year — Curt Hanson of Fairfield and Kirsten Running-Marquardt of Cedar Rapids.
Legislative priorities include help for the middle class and small businesses, creating good-paying jobs, protecting education, and balancing the state budget without raising taxes.
To listen to the opening of the 2010 session, click here.
Tags: 2010 Iowa Legislature, 2010 session, Iowa House, Iowa Legislature
Category Budget, Featured |
