Know Your Candidates: Cedar Rapids City Council District 2
Reprinted from The Gazette, Sunday, November 4, 2007, page 17A

MONICA VERNON

Address: 326 23rd St. Dr. SE

Age: 50

Education: Regis High School, 1976; bachelor’s degree in journalism with business emphasis, University of Iowa, 1980; master’s degree, business administration, University of Iowa, 1999

Employment: Founder/president of Vernon Research Group Inc.

Family: Husband, Bill; three daughters

Community involvement of note: Past chairwoman and nine-year board member of the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce; past chairwoman and 10-year member of the City Planning Commission; past two-year member of the Regional Planning Commission; founder of the Downtown Visioning Group and the Fifteen in 5 community planning effort; past president of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids

Q: HOW CAN YOU HELP AS A COUNCIL MEMBER?

A: “I have a great deal of experience in leading on local boards and commissions. I will add value to the Cedar Rapids City Council by working with other council members to create a clear vision for the future and by developing policies that reflect that vision. ... I know how to analyze and communicate, and I have the energy and enthusiasm to get things done. I believe in this city.
 And, when making decisions, I’ll listen to the people and always keep my eye on the prize: a more vibrant Cedar Rapids.”