By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for governor in November’s election, held a town hall meeting on Aug. 31 at the Guthrie Center Activity Center. A crowd estimated at 100 came to ask questions and/or hear Sand’s position on issues.
Guthrie County Supervisor Brian Johnson, who identified himself as a registered Republican, was offered the microphone to ask the first question. Throughout the event, Sand addressed a variety of issues, including challenges to rural health care, water quality concerns, data centers, school vouchers and the “brain drain” of young adults tending to leave rural Iowa.
Sand shared his belief that Iowans tend to see the best outcomes when state government is not in the hands of just one political party. He said he welcomes the opportunity to work with those in state government who have different opinions than his own.
Rob Sand shakes hands before beginning his town hall meeting.
Rob Sand answers a question from the crowd.
Rob Sand responds to Brian Johnson.