Sam Wilson is a non-profit professional in Cedar Rapids who filed her nominating papers for city council on September 2.

Greetings, Iowa! My name is Sam Wilson, and I’m a candidate for Cedar Rapids City Council, District 1 this year. 

I am a local non-profit professional who is committed to making a positive difference right now. I’ve lived in Iowa my whole life and have called Cedar Rapids home since 2015. I’m a mum to two children and many adopted animals. I’ve earned a Bachelor’s in Animal Ecology and a Master’s in Philanthropy and Non-Profit Development—I believe this provides me with a unique set of skills to offer the governance and policy oversight for the City of Cedar Rapids.

Rooted in empathy, I spend much of my waking hours thinking about solving our community’s problems. A long-held value of mine is making sure people feel heard and valued. Part of my vision for serving as the City Council representative for District 1 is to be a voice for the people. With so much experience in community-based non-profit work, I have seen the transformative power of grassroots and community-led efforts. I plan on tapping into that experience to be a present and engaged leader ready to help empower the entire community. 

My campaign is guided by three pillars: