Rob Green
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Rob Green is the Mayor of Cedar Falls, Iowa. He is an advocate for informed & engaged residents, government transparency, and collaborative, robust strategic planning at City Hall.
Rob Green
6M ago
Traits to consider in candidates for local office As we approach the November 7th city election in Cedar Falls, it's essential to prepare for an informed vote. With various sources of information at our disposal, voters need to make educated decisions when choosing the next mayor and council members. I’m not endorsing any specific candidates ..read more
Rob Green
1y ago
I was wrong about part-time mayor (sort of) During my successful City Council At-Large campaign in 2017, I listened in on the ongoing debate about shifting the Mayor position from full-time to part-time. The shift made sense to me at the time, because Cedar Falls had shifted the year previously to a full-time City Administrator. None ..read more
Rob Green
1y ago
Will we have a No Mow May 2023? Last year the City Council and I agreed to a request some local pollinator advocates to allow for a "No Mow May" in Cedar Falls. It's a growing trend to not mow yards for the sake of early pollinator foraging. I've sent this update to the City Council about continuing "No Mow ..read more
Rob Green
1y ago
Why a Saturday Trick-or-Treat this year? I love civics. This season of my life as Mayor of Cedar Falls has been the most interesting and challenging of my life, and it's due to civic questions big and small. Some residents have reached out to me to talk about the October 29th trick-or-treat decision. Even though it ..read more
Rob Green
1y ago
Why I don’t endorse political candidates as Mayor It’s federal, state, and county campaign season once again! I’ve been asked by several candidates for my endorsement, but (while I do follow what happens at those levels) I’m firmly committed as mayor to being only in the “Cedar Falls Party”. I’m purposely not registered with a ..read more
Rob Green
1y ago
Why I'd Veto Changes to Planning & Zoning Neighbors, one of my key roles as Mayor is to engage with the City Council on the direction of the city, and to facilitate their deliberations during meetings in order to obtain the wisest possible decision. I greatly respect the Council's policymaking role, but also reserve the right to ..read more
Rob Green
2y ago
A Humble Proposal for a Halloweek As mayor I get to work on really weighty, tough topics -- but also fun things, too. We're five months away from Halloween, but as a parent I have a proposal that I hope you'll support. Last year, October 31st fell on a Sunday, which just didn’t seem like a great night for trick or ..read more
Rob Green
2y ago
Why I Support a 'Limited Window' for Fireworks Use in Cedar Falls "Consumer fireworks" has been a challenging topic in cities across Iowa for five years now. Proponents claim it as a near-sacred civic right and duty to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks. Opponents decry the noise, litter, and smoke. Both sides bring up relevant points, and it's ..read more
Rob Green
2y ago
Thoughts on the PSD Selection Process Yesterday saw two new “Actings” designated in Public Safety; Craig Berte will be the Acting Public Safety Director and Mark Howard will serve as the Acting Police Chief while we proceed with the hiring process for a new Public Safety Director. Both officers are very well-qualified ..read more
Rob Green
2y ago
3/7 Public Safety Work Session Notes In advance of the second Public Safety Work Session on Monday night (March 7th) I have a few notes which I've already shared with all City Council members about the plan for the evening. For full transparency, I'm sharing it with you as well so that no one's surprised at the meeting. Consensus ..read more