The Messenger Front Page: “Sand Vows to Bring Iowans Together”

“He says he will focus on accountability, affordability” 

DES MOINES, IA – Yesterday, candidate for governor Rob Sand brought his 100 Town Hall tour to Webster County, drawing more than 120 Iowans from across the political spectrum – Republicans, independents, and Democrats – to hear about how he will get to work addressing some of their toughest challenges. Rob emphasized his commitment to bringing Iowans together, making life more affordable, and restoring accountability in state government after ten years of one-party control

Read key quotes below:

• If he becomes governor, Sand promised a different approach which will feature “different people who think differently working together to get things done… I will listen to everybody,” he said.

• About 120 people gathered to hear him in the Bioscience and Health Sciences Building at Iowa Central Community College. When Sand asked for a show of hands, it was revealed that the audience included Democrats, Republicans and Independents.

• “I think we need to be focused on accountability for people in positions of trust and power,” he said. “And I think we need to be focused on affordability for everyday Iowans.”