GBP decision to hire Iowa State Representative Collins met with public backlash, petition to reconsider

GBP decision to hire Iowa State Representative Collins met with public backlash, petition to reconsider

The Greater Burlington Partnership announced Tuesday the hiring of Taylor Collins as the new Executive Director of Economic Development.

Backlash Grows Over Greater Burlington Partnership’s Hiring of Rep. Taylor Collins

The Greater Burlington Partnership has named State Rep. Taylor Collins as its new Executive Director of Economic Development, replacing Jeremy Hess. The appointment has sparked significant backlash online, with residents citing Collins’ legislative record as harmful to public schools, libraries, and the LGBTQ+ community. Critics, including local group Pride on the Riverfront, argue his votes have reduced city funding and undercut diversity effor…