Cass County Democratic Party Chair Sherry Toelle reports Cindy Axne, one of three candidates for the Democratic nomination for the Third Congressional seat currently held by David Young, will be at the Atlantic Pizza Ranch on Wednesday, May 16th, at 5:30 PM.  Her campaign says Axne “Wants to fight to rebuild Iowa’s infrastructure, grow the state’s rural economies, protect Iowa farmers and maintain the rural quality of life. She plans to stand up for Iowa’s family farms and that starts by ensuring the Farm Bill works for all farmers including new farmers and small to mid-size farms. For the rural communities to be competitive, Iowa and the nation must reinvest in a solid infrastructure. That means repairing roads and nearly 5,000 structurally deficient bridges, water and sewer systems, and finally making sure that everyone has access to cellular and broadband technology.”

Cindy Axne, Dem. candidate for Gov. in IA

She says “Not only will that fix the infrastructure, but it will create thousands of jobs in the process. Iowa can be the leader in sustainable agriculture and renewable energy.” While Axne was employed by the State of Iowa, she oversaw the Governor’s Agenda on Clean Energy and the Environment, helping bring the wind industry to scale in Iowa. In Congress, her campaign says Axne will, among other things, “Fight to increase research and development in the areas of soil health, carbon sequestration and water quality to clean up the water, improve soil for better yields and create jobs in the process. In order to protect the rural quality of life, [she] will fight to protect Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement rates, so Iowa’s rural hospitals can continue to operate and serve those who are at risk.” And, “She will fight for funding for Iowa public schools, so they can retain quality educators, keep up with technology, and bring in more trades programs for Iowa children.”

Toelle says “The Iowa primary is June 5th but early voting and absentee balloting began on May 7th. “The time to decide on the best candidate to serve your needs and the needs of your fellow Iowans is now. The public is invited to attend and hear Ms. Axne discuss her policy plans.”