Contact Your Representatives
Reach out to local officials and representatives to make your voice heard about the proposed power plant.
Linn County Supervisors
Brandy Z. Meisheid
District: 3 (includes Alburnett, Bertram, Center Point, Central City, Coggon, Lisbon, Mount Vernon, Marion, Palo, Prairieburg, Robins, Springville, Walker, and a large section of unincorporated Linn County)
Phone: 319-892-5000
Kirsten Running-Marquardt
District: 1 (includes West Cedar Rapids, Ely, Fairfax & Walford)
Phone: 319-892-5000
Local Representatives
Dr. Pramod Dwivedi
Linn County Public Health Director
State Representatives
Tom Gerhold
Iowa State Representative
District: 84 (includes parts of Benton & Iowa Counties)
Phone: 515-281-3221
Eric Gjerde
Iowa State Representative
District: 74 (includes Cedar Rapids & Marion)
Phone: 515-281-3221
Email: eric.gjerde@legis.iowa.gov
Cindy Golding
Iowa State Representative
District: 83 (Linn County)
Phone: 319-360-1028 / 515-281-3221
Email: cindy.golding@legis.iowa.gov
Charlie McClintock
Iowa State Senator
District: 42 (includes Benton & Linn Counties)
Phone: 515-281-3371
Support Our Grassroots Efforts
We're organizing grassroots efforts to oppose this project, but we need your support to amplify our community's voice.
How Your Donation Helps:
- Print petition materials, flyers, and informational handouts
- Purchase yard signs and banners to raise awareness
- Cover legal fees for representation at public hearings and regulatory proceedings
Every dollar counts. Whether it's $10 or $100, your contribution helps us protect our communities from this industrial threat.
Unused Funds: If we raise more than needed or the project is stopped before funds are fully used, any remaining money will be donated to related causes such as the Environmental Defense Fund.
To donate via check:
- Make check payable to: Concerned Citizens of Linn & Benton Counties
- Mail to:
C/o Jane Scheer
3388 73rd St, Fairfax, IA 52228
IRS Section 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt: While our efforts are not for profit, we do not currently qualify as a tax-exempt non-profit under this section. Please consult your tax professional for questions regarding deductibility.