Eric Gjerde
Eric Gjerde District 74 covers parts of Linn County. According to the Iowa General Assembly member profile, Eric Gjerde lists Teacher as occupation and resides in Linn County. In the 91st General Assembly, Eric Gjerde serves on the Ethics, Government Oversight, Natural Resources committees.
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“As a special education teacher and coach in the public school system, every day I see how the current education funding formula and state budget are not working for our children. When making decisions about education I will listen to our students, parents and educators, not out-of-state interests and lobbyists.”
(Candidate statement) “When making decisions about education I will listen to our students, parents and educators, not out-of-state interests and lobbyists.”
(Candidate statement) “The Republican practice of giving handouts to out-of-state corporations has left Iowa's working families behind. The State Legislature should work with all business owners here in Iowa to create good paying jobs. I stand with unions in the fight to protect workers' rights.”
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