League of Women Voters Forum: Coralville Mayor and City Council (Oct. 27, 2025)

This was a public candidate forum hosted by the League of Women Voters for Coralville, Iowa, held on October 27, 2025, featuring candidates for the Coralville City Council and mayoral positions. The forum included candidate statements and responses to community questions on topics such as the use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras by the police, affordable housing initiatives, protection of marginalized communities, unionization of city employees, and city budget priorities. Several candidates discussed the recently approved contract with Flock Safety for ALPR cameras, expressing concerns about privacy, data security, and the need for strict policies governing data use. Affordable housing was a prominent topic, with candidates supporting a mix of private development partnerships, expansion of affordable units like the Gather Iowa project, and some advocating for city involvement in housing. Budget discussions highlighted the importance of protecting essential services and city staff, with many supporting the local option sales tax (LOST) as a funding source to avoid property tax increases. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during the forum, but policy and budget priorities discussed could influence future procurement and funding allocations in Coralville.