Des Moines, Iowa — A northwest Iowa State Senator is voicing his opinion about a lawsuit being filed by the Des Moines Water Works.
Senator Randy Feenstra from Hull is calling for a boycott of Des Moines in his blog, “The New Generation Republican.”
The lawsuit is against the northwest Iowa counties of Buena Vista, Calhoun and Sac. The lawsuit will contend that the counties and farming operations have not done enough to reduce nitrate levels in the Raccoon River, thereby affecting the City of Des Moines water supply.
Feenstra writes, QUOTE:
“I firmly believe that the power of our agricultural community needs to stand up against Des Moines. I would advocate that rural Iowa boycotts Des Moines. This could be done by shopping in other communities, vacationing in other areas of the State, and holding our many organizational meetings in Ames or Cedar Rapids. Iowa has plenty of great locations; we don’t need Des Moines and this arrogant mentality against rural Iowa. It’s time rural Iowa sends Des Moines a clear message!!!”
We had a chance to talk with Feenstra about the situation.
He tells us about the boycott.
Senator Feenstra says he’s receiving an incredible amount of support from the governor’s office and other areas of the state. He says it sets a bad precedent when one taxing entity is going after another and going after the rural farming community. He says that should never happen.
Feenstra’s blog can be found at newgenerationrepublican.com
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