I think it's extremely difficult to move forward with only protecting the higher income and the downtown areas, while increasing--actually increasing--the flood risk to those with lower incomes, modest incomes, on the other side of the river.
Harkin emphasizes the need for equitable flood protection for all income levels in Cedar Rapids.
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