Press Conferences involving the City of Cedar Rapids and City Council
Mayor Ron Corbett, Mayor-protem Monica Vernon, Flood Director Greg Eyerly, Community Development Director Christine Butterfield, Chamber of Commerce President Scott Swenson and City Manager Jeff Pomerantz combine to offer a report on flood recovery progress todate. December 10, 2010 Pending 00:37:53
Cedar Rapids City Council: A press conference on the Events Center telling of design features, revenue projections, the exercise of eminent domain to secure the 5 Seasons Hotel as part of the project. The Mayor touts the project as part of flood recovery. Interviews with City Manager Jeff Pomerantz and Councilperson Chuck Wieneke follow the press conference. November 18, 2009, 3:45pm Play 00:46:02
Cedar Rapids City Council: A press conference on the Events Center telling of design features, revenue projections, the exercise of eminent domain to secure the 5 Seasons Hotel as part of the project. The Mayor touts the project as part of flood recovery. Interviews with City Manager Jeff Pomerantz and Councilperson Chuck Wieneke follow the press conference. September 28, 2009, 3:45pm Play 00:43:54
Mayor Ron Corbett and four other council members hold a press conference to introduce Jeff Pomeranz, City Manager of West Des Moines, as the prospective new city manager for Cedar Rapids. Mr. Pomeranze is expected to being work after Labor Day and will be paid $225,000/yr. He responsed to questions during and after the press conference. June 16, 2010 Pending 00:33:06