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Finance Committee Preliminary Draft Invoice Report
Finance Committee Accounts Payable Open Invoice Report Total
As of Thursday, May o7, 2026 896,021 .60
Treasurer, State of Iowa 65,437.08
Thursday Total 961,458.68
Add: Wellmark 330,934.45
Add: Health Equity 12,728.65
Remove Mcdonald Credit 75.28
1,305,197.06
Housing Authority Assistance EFT's 4,804.00
Housing Authority Assistance EFT's
Payroll
Bill Payment Total - Monday, May ii, 2026 1,310,001.06
City of Waterloo
Finance Committee Preliminary Draft Invoice Report
Finance Committee Accounts Payable Open Invoice Report Total
As of Thursday, May 14, 2026 3,226,902.52
Iowa Medicaid 73,197.90
Thursday Total 3,300,100.42
Add: Wellmark 155,779.71
Add: Health Equity 4,922.62
3,460,802.75
Housing Authority Assistance EFT's 977.00
Housing Authority Assistance EFT's
Payroll 2,203,126.96
Bill Payment Total - Monday, May 18, 2026 5,664,906.71
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May 18, 2026
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Waterloo City Council
Waterloo, Iowa
RE: Submission of Petition Signatures — Traffic Safety & Due Process Initiatives
Dear Mayor and Council Members,
Please accept the attached petition signatures submitted in support of two community-focused initiatives
concerning public safety, transparency, accountability, and public trust within the Waterloo community.
The first petition respectfully requests consideration of additional traffic-safety measures, including a stop sign
review at the intersection of Western Avenue and West 3rd Street, connected to a 2019 incident that
significantly impacted multiple lives and raised ongoing concerns regarding roadway safety.
The second petition, "Due Process for All," calls for continued public dialogue surrounding constitutional
protections, transparency, equal treatment under the law, accountability, and public trust within our justice
system and local institutions.
These petitions are being submitted through peaceful civic engagement and community advocacy efforts
intended to encourage constructive dialogue and positive community improvement.
I respectfully request that these petitions and signatures be accepted into the public record and acknowledged
as part of ongoing community concerns and civic participation efforts.
The views expressed through these petitions are submitted solely in my personal capacity as a private citizen
and community advocate, and do not represent the State of Iowa or any agency, department, or employer.
Thank you for your time, service, and consideration.
Respectfully submitted,
L.A. Jefferson Jr.
Community Advocate & Organizer
Bonding & Building Brigade
Waterloo, Iowa
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DUE PROCESS IS NOT OPTIONAL
Petition for Accountability, Civil Rights Protection, and System
Integrity
We, the undersigned, demand accountability and transparency in response to violations of
constitutional rights. Due process is a fundamental protection—not a privilege—and must be upheld
without exception.
This petition calls for:
• Enforcement of constitutional protections (4th, 5th, 6th, 14th Amendments)
• Accountability for misuse of authority
•Transparency in law enforcement and judicial actions
• Equal treatment under the law for all individuals
This effort represents both personal experience and a broader demand for systemic integrity. By
signing, you stand for fairness, accountability, and civil rights for everyone.
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Organizer: L.A. Jefferson Jr.
Contact:jeffersonl1977@gmail.com 1319-300-0034
Online Petition: https://c.org/hknrPvGf92
Signatures may be submitted to public officials, civil rights organizations, and media outlets.
DUE PROCESS & PUBLIC SAFETY PETITION
Request for Stop Sign Installation — W 3rd St & Western Ave
We, the undersigned residents and community members, respectfully request the installation of a stop
sign at the intersection of W 3rd Street and Western Avenue.
Public safety and civil rights are interconnected. The protection of life, liberty, and equal access to safe
public roadways reflects the foundational guarantees of due process and equal protection under the
law (U.S. Const. Amendments IV, V, VI, XIV).
This intersection presents ongoing safety concerns, including:
• Limited visibility for drivers and pedestrians
• High traffic flow and speeding vehicles
• Increased risk of accidents and near-miss incidents
This location has already been the site of a serious incident involving the undersigned organizer. This
firsthand experience underscores the real and ongoing danger present at this intersection.
Failure to address known hazardous conditions may contribute to preventable harm, raising broader
concerns regarding public safety obligations and equal protection in infrastructure planning and
enforcement.
We respectfully request that the City conduct a formal traffic safety study and take prompt corrective
action, including installation of a stop sign or other appropriate traffic control measures.
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PETITION FOR INSTALLATION OF STOP SIGN
Intersection: W 3rd St & Western Ave
We, the undersigned residents,drivers, and concerned community members, respectfully request the
installation of a stop sign at the intersection of W 3rd Street and Western Avenue.
This intersection presents ongoing safety concerns, including but not limited to:
• Limited visibility for drivers and pedestrians
• High traffic flow and speeding vehicles
• Increased risk of accidents and near-miss incidents
The installation of a stop sign would significantly improve safety, reduce the likelihood of collisions, and
protect both drivers and pedestrians in this area.
We urge local authorities to conduct a traffic safety review and take prompt action to install appropriate
traffic control measures at this intersection.
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Submitted to: City Traffic Engineering/Public Works Department
Organizer: L.A. Jefferson Jr.
Contact:jeffersonl1977@gmail.com 1319-300-0034
PETITION FOR ACCOUNTABILITY, DUE PROCESS,
AND CIVIL RIGHTS
Justice for L.A. Jefferson Jr.
We, the undersigned, respectfully call for a full and transparent review of the legal proceedings
involving L.A. Jefferson Jr., based on concerns regarding violations of constitutional rights and due
process protections.
Due process is guaranteed under the United States Constitution and includes the right to fair
procedures, lawful detention, proper legal representation, and unbiased judicial oversight.
This petition raises concerns including, but not limited to:
• Potential unlawful seizure and arrest procedures
• Questions regarding proper Miranda advisement and waiver
• Irregularities in search warrant and evidence collection processes
• Concerns regarding judicial neutrality and procedural fairness
• Excessive bond conditions
• Issues related to effective legal representation
These concerns, taken together, represent a serious need for review, accountability, and transparency
to ensure that constitutional protections are upheld.
We call upon appropriate authorities, civil rights organizations, and oversight bodies to examine this
matter and ensure justice,fairness, and accountability.
By signing below,you support:
• Protection of due process rights
•Accountability within the justice system
•Transparency in legal proceedings
• Equal treatment under the law
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May 18, 2026
Members of the Waterloo City Council,
We are writing to respectfully express strong opposition to the proposed development described in
the current Letter of Intent application. Based on the longstanding vision for downtown Waterloo
and the substantial public and partner investment already made in this area between Waterloo
Development Corporation and the City, we do not believe this proposal represents the intent or
vision for downtown Waterloo that we have worked on so closely with you for the last two decades.
For more than 20 years, the Waterloo Development Corporation and the City of Waterloo have
worked in partnership to acquire property, eliminate blight, and position downtown for higher and
more productive uses. That work has been deliberate and patient, guided by a shared commitment
to public benefit and to attracting "highest and best use" development that strengthens
downtown's appearance, economic vitality, walkability, image, perception, and overall quality of life.
The City and WDC have also worked together to advance downtown implementation planning
focused on catalytic redevelopment and long-term value creation. That framework has emphasized
securing the right project at the right time in the right place, rather than settling for lower-impact
outcomes. This redevelopment approach is documented in ongoing downtown implementation
work and has contributed to millions in public and private investment in downtown Waterloo.
Over time, our partnership has helped establish higher standards for downtown development.
Those standards include quality project design, strong urban form, walkability and connectivity,
productive land use, community gathering opportunities, and combinations of uses that help
create destinations. The community has avoided redeveloping with projects that prioritize cars over
people and have incorporated modern uses, like drive throughs, in quality urban design that
balances convenience with density.
Successful projects in and around downtown have demonstrated the value of maintaining high
development and use standards and resisting easier, short-term choices that could compromise the
broader vision. Quality outcomes of this approach include the Taproom @ Wonderbread, Art Bloc,
the Cedar Valley SportsPlex, Grand Crossing, and the Hawkeye Community College Van G. Miller
Adult Learning Center. Each of these projects faced moments where different choices could have
been made and the community could have compromised its vision and standards. Instead, we
collectively chose to maintain the vision and the belief that better outcomes were possible. This
current proposal does not meet that standard. Rather, it risks undermining the quality and
character the City and its partners have worked for years to establish.
The site at issue has long been a priority redevelopment area because of its gateway location and
its connection to important downtown assets, including Young Arena, the Center for the Arts, and
the SportsPlex.Together, the City and WDC have made strategic investments to assemble property,
remove outdated structures, complete environmental investigation, and produce redevelopment
concepts intended to support a higher and more active use. In addition to acquisition and
demolition, WDC has invested significant resources in preparing this area for impactful
development, including support for site concepts, planning, and visioning. The purpose of those
efforts has been to maximize the development potential of the site and leverage it for more than
what a single low-intensity use could achieve.
Alternative concepts for this block have included mixed-use or commercial development with the
potential for restaurant, tavern, office, residential, or retail uses that could complement surrounding
destinations and better contribute to a vibrant downtown environment. The site design vision has
emphasized multi-story development that would bring appropriate scale, density, and activity to
this prominent location. In our view, the site has enough space to accommodate a more active and
urban form of development while still meeting circulation and parking needs.
By contrast, the proposed fast-food use appears car-oriented in character and would likely
prioritize parking lots and drive lanes over the kind of walkable, destination-based environment
downtown Waterloo has been trying to build. The proposed development pattern is more typical
of a suburban commercial corridor and will be out of place on a full downtown block with this level
of strategic importance. Entertaining or ultimately approving such a use here would shortchange
the long-term potential of the site and move downtown away from, rather than toward, the shared
vision that has guided redevelopment efforts for years.
This concern is even more significant given downtown Waterloo's emerging opportunities. As you
know, CourtWorks is projected to open in early 2027, with eight basketball courts and sixteen
volleyball courts, and it is expected to generate approximately $10 million to $15 million in annual
economic impact during its first five years. CourtWorks will be a major catalyst for sports tourism,
downtown activity, and new business opportunities in Waterloo. This kind of transformational
investment supports the argument for patience. As this facility comes online and begins drawing
visitors, downtown may attract stronger and more complementary development opportunities. A
destination-oriented downtown will help maximize that benefit, enabling the CourtWorks
operations partners to attract more lucrative regional and national tournaments and events.
For these reasons, we respectfully ask the City Council to deny support for this Letter of Intent and
remain committed to the long-term redevelopment vision for downtown. While the Letter of Intent
is a first step and there will be other opportunities to review this proposed project's specific details,
we feel now is the time to express the City's belief in its downtown and vision for the future and
stop this use from further development at this time. This is a rare site where the City has unusual
leverage and the opportunity to insist on a project that better matches the public investment
already made, the development standards the community has advanced, and the economic
potential that still lies ahead. Choosing patience here would demonstrate that Waterloo is serious
about its vision and unwilling to sacrifice a key downtown opportunity for a short-term gain.
Thank you for your consideration and for your continued leadership in shaping the future of
downtown Waterloo.
Sincerely,
Waterloo Development Corporation Board
Bob Peterson
Jim Miller
Eric Johnson
Bob Greenwood
Abby Sears
Tim Hurley
David Deeds
Sally Hollis
Troy Smith