Election Disclosures on County Website

The most recent disclosures can be found appearing here http://iecdb.iowa.gov/reports/browse.php?mode=county&next=SCOTT/City_Candidate

I’m always troubled by fishbowl donations totaling over a hundred dollars or so.  To me it seems people are afraid to show who is giving to them.  Or maybe I’m just a conspiracy nut

Post any unusual donations or expenditures you find here.

The Eighth Ward – Election Discussion

The eighth ward is what I refer to as the forgotten ward.  It is currently represented by Brian Dumas who is not running for re-election.

Mike Matson

Mike Matson believe Davenport is a great place to live.  I think that is the best statement you could use to start out a website.  He wants to help make it even better.  His issues are Responsible and Responsive Leadership, Public Safety, Strong Voice for 8th Ward, Better Roads and Parks, Quality of Life for All.

Strengths -His military experience implies a professionalism needed on the council.  While the current alderman is professional, he hasn’t exactly been a voice for his ward so Mike’s concern about being responsible and responsive seems fitting for his ward.

Weaknesses -Nothing jumped out at me but I’m sure the posters will help.  Sorry guys, I’ve gone through a lot of candidates lately.

Becky Schabilion

Becky has put together a website at http://www.becky4alderman.com/.  Becky’s issues are Ending the Bickering, Re-evaluating Property Tax Assessments, Trash System Problems, and Your Issues are My Issues.

Strengths -Becky talks about some of the major issues for the city.  She has some good ideas.  My favorite quality of Becky is her ability to disagree politely.  When I posted during the primary that I didn’t think crime was an issue for her ward, she politely corrected me, and I do think she was/is correct.

Weaknesses -I’ll let other posters fill in weaknesses today.

Summary

Both candidates sound like they will be a positive voice for their ward.  I was right in my primary prediction that Mike Matson would make it, but I underestimated Becky.  She was behind Mike by 15% in the primary but there were also many candidates.  This ward could go either way.