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Members of the Cedar Rapids City Council have signed onto a letter of support for the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s $117 million bond referendum.

Members of the council said they appreciated the district’s efforts to refine the proposal and listen to community members and noted both entities have a shared future.

“While the City and CRCSD are separate taxing entities, we share a common future. Strong cities need strong schools to support strong neighborhoods, stabilize housing, and preserve community character and vitality. For these reasons, we write to highlight the importance of this year’s school-bond vote,” Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell wrote in a letter to Cedar Rapids

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