In 2007 , Vernon was elected to represent Cedar Rapids ' 2nd district on the City Council . In 2009 , Vernon switched her party registration to the Democratic Party and supported a one cent local option sales and services tax to help with flood recovery . After the Iowa flood of 2008 , Vernon , as a member of the city council , helped create a post-flood redevelopment map
Iowa flood of 2008
Iowa flood of 2008
Monica Vernon