Gronstal condemns the Republicans' rejection of appointee

Statement by Senate Leader Mike Gronstal on the rejection of Public Safety Commissioner appointee Gene Meyer

On Tuesday, April 10, the Republican minority of the Iowa Senate voted almost unanimously against the appointment of Republican Gene Meyer to be
Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety, denying him
the 2/3 majority needed to be approved. Senate Leader Mike Gronstal delivered a blistering rebuke after the vote.

“Gene Meyer is a victim of cruel game-playing by gutless Republican legislators.

“Gene Meyer is a Republican who has all the qualifications necessary to be a great Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Public Safety. He has the strong support of the Iowa State Troopers Association and other members of the law enforcement community.

“During last fall’s election, Iowans made it clear that they are sick and tired of partisan bickering and gridlock. Republicans still haven’t gotten the message.

“I hope Republican legislators will reconsider their vote and confirm Gene Meyer. More important, I implore Republican legislators to turn down the partisan heat and seriously consider all of Governor Culver’s appointees to key positions and commissions.”