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2023-01-10 Resolution
Prepared by: Eric R. Goers, City Attorney,410 E.Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52244, 319-356-5030 Resolution number: 23-01 Resolution appointing Andrew Dunn to serve the unexpired term of Council Member Janice Weiner Whereas, on November 9, 2022 Council Member Janice Weiner resigned as a Council Member effective midnight on December 31, 2022; and Whereas, at its November 15, 2022 meeting, the City Council expressed its desire to fill the vacancy created by Janice Weiner's resignation by appointment at its meeting on January 10, 2023, consistent with Iowa Code section 372.13; and Whereas, notice of intent to appoint was published in the Iowa City Press-Citizen on December 21, 2022, pursuant to Iowa Code section 372.13(2)(a)(2) and 362.3; and Whereas, no valid petition has been timely filed demanding a special election to fill the unexpired term; and Whereas, it is in the best interests of the residents of Iowa City to make this appointment to fill the remaining term of Councilor Janice Weiner. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that: 1. Andrew Dunn should be and hereby is appointed to fill the unexpired term of Council Member Janice Wiener. 2. Andrew Dunn be immediately administered the oath of office so as to take his/her place on the City Council as a member. Passed and approved this 1othay of January , 2023. Ma Approved by Attest: Cit Clerk City Attorn s ffice / -,o �-'� i ..�v to L1V11 ,J-ul Page 2 It was moved by Thomas and seconded by Harmsen the Resolution be adopted, and upon roll call there were: Ayes: Nays: Absent: x Alter x Bergus x Harmsen Taylor Teague x Thomas (vacant) 2 Prepared by: Eric R. Goers, City Attorney, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City, IA 52244, 319-356-5030 Resolution number: Resolution .ppointing to serve the unexpire. term of Council Me •er Janice Weiner Whereas, on Nove ber 9, 2022 Council Member Janice Weiner esigned as a Council Member effective mi• ,ight on December 31, 2022; and Whereas, at its Novemb= 15, 2022 meeting, the City Counci expressed its desire to fill the vacancy created by Janic: Weiner's resignation by appoi ent at its meeting on January 10, 2023, consistent with to a Code section 372.13; and Whereas, notice of intent to appoint was publish:. in the Iowa City Press-Citizen on December 21, 2022, pursuant to owa Code sectio' 372.13(2)(a)(2) and 362.3; and Whereas, no valid petition has be -1 timely f'ed demanding a special election to fill the unexpired term; and Whereas, it is in the best interests of the esidents of Iowa City to make this appointment to fill the remaining term of Councilor Jani'e einer. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Co cil of the City of Iowa City, Iowa, that: 1. should be and ereby is appointed to fill the unexpired term of Council Memb: Janice Wiener. 2. be immediately as ' inistered the oath of office so as to take his/her place o the City Council as a me, ber. Passed and approved ' is day of , 2023. / Mayor Approved by Attest: ity Clerk City Attorney's Office NOTICE OF INTENT TO APPOINT COUNCIL MEMBER CITY OF IOWA CITY, IOWA The City of Iowa City City Council hereby gives notice that the position of Council Member of the City of Iowa City, Iowa will become vacant on January 1, 2023 and that the Council intends to fill the vacancy by appointment at a special formal meeting of the Council, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at City Hall, 410 East Washington Street, Iowa City, Iowa. This meeting will be a public meeting. Any qualified person interested in being appointed Council Member is encouraged to submit their application online at https://www.iowa-city.org/Forms/Council-Vacancy-Application or via paper application found in the City Clerk's Office at the following address: Ms. Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk City of Iowa City, Iowa 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 email: Kellie-Fruehling@iowa-city.org Applications are due no later than January 3, 2023. If there are a large number of applicants, Council may select a smaller number of finalists. Finalists are not required to be present at the January 10 meeting, but the Council plans to permit finalists in attendance to make short oral presentations. Provided, however, that if within 14 days after publication of this notice or within 14 days after the appointment is made, a petition is filed with the City of Iowa City City Clerk compliant with Iowa Code §372.13 requesting a special election to fill the vacancy, the appointment by the Council shall be temporary, and the Council shall call a special election to fill the vacancy permanently. This notice is given pursuant to Iowa Code §§ 362.3 and 372.13. Dated at Iowa City, Iowa, this 21st day of December, 2022. /s/ Kellie K. Fruehling, City Clerk City of Iowa City, Iowa way 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240 email: Kellie-Fruehling@iowa-city.org _1r CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Agenda — January 10, 2023 — Special Formal Meeting Information submitted between distribution of packet on Thursday and 4:OOpm on Monday. Late Handout(s): 2. Council vacancy — See additional correspondence. Ashley Platz From: Sent: To: Subject: Joseph Klingelhutz <jo.aloysius@gmail.com> Saturday, January 7, 2023 6:31 PM *City Council Mandi Remington for City Council Late Handouts Distributed (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Hello, I believe Mandi Remington is an ideal candidate for City Council. I have lived in Iowa City for most of my life and I think Mandi's perspectives would benefit our community greatly. Thank you for your time. Joe 1 Ashley Platz From: Sent: To: Subject: 2 - Paula Vaughan <vaughanp893@gmail.com> Saturday, January 7, 2023 9:55 PM *City Council City Council Appointment Late Handouts Distributed 0/— 09.25 (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Hello Council Members, I am writing in support of Mandi Remington for the open at -large Council seat vacated by Janice Weiner. I am acquainted with Mandi through the monthly meetings of the Corridor Community Action Network, which I have attended as a member of League of Women Voters of Johnson County. I am supporting Mandi personally, not as a representative of the League. Mandi demonstrates outstanding networking and communication skills. She recruits organizations with like-minded goals. She sets and leads meetings with definite focus and purpose, ensures that all voices are heard, she listens well and follows up with action. Mandi would be a valuable, effective member of the Iowa City Council. Kind Regards, Paula Vaughan Ashley Platz From: Sent: To: Subject: �*2 Temple Hiatt <templehiatt@yahoo.com> Sunday, January 8, 2023 12:09 PM *City Council Vacancy Appointment Late Handouts Distributed 0I -0q-23 (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Council, I'm writing to express my support for Mary Mascher to be appointed for the vacancy left by Janice Weiner. Janice is a strong voice on the Council. I believe her replacement should be as well. Given the need to have someone step into a role mid-term, it would be a mistake to pass up the opportunity to appoint someone with as much public service and legislative experience as Mary Mascher. Mary is overwhelmingly qualified to serve on Council and has proven to be an outspoken advocate for our community. Appoint Mary Mascher to fill the remaining term. Then, let the public decide who should fill the full term going forward. Sincerely, Temple Hiatt 1 Ashley Platz From: Sent: To: Subject: jenniferbritton@yahoo.com Sunday, January 8, 2023 1:13 PM *City Council Support for Mandi Remington's application to the Iowa City City Council Late Handouts Distributed Gf-O9-23 (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Mayor Teague and members of the Iowa City City Council, I am writing with enthusiasm to support the appointment of Mandi Remington to the Iowa City City Council. While this is a personal recommendation, I have come to know and admire Mandi's work through my own experience as a Co -Director of the Agape Cafe. The Agape Cafe is in its 30th year of providing free, restaurant -style breakfasts on a weekly basis for community members facing food insecurity. The Corridor Community Action Network founded by Mandi is a much needed opportunity for non -profits in the Corridor to network and strengthen community ties. We are all stronger working together. Mandi's vision and even more importantly, her dedication, has grown this organization into a vital resource in a short amount of time. I have been especially impressed at the breadth of her inclusion; participation in this Network provides opportunities to access not only local, but regional and statewide resources. An ideal candidate for City Council is someone who is service-oriented, committed to the work, an excellent communicator, and who understands the complexities facing our community. Mandi Remington is such a candidate. I look forward to her appointment on the Iowa City City Council. Thank you for your consideration. Warm regards, Jenny Britton Iowa City 1 Ashley Platz From: Sent: To: Subject: 2 Jayne Meacham <jayne.meacham@gmail.com> Sunday, January 8, 2023 4:43 PM *City Council Support for Amanda Remington Late Handouts Distributed ©�-09-23 (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Council, I am writing in support of Amanda Remington. I support her for many reasons, most notably to me because she is skilled at organizing and through facilitating and leading the CCAN she has proved that she understands our community. Thank you, Jayne Meacham 1 Ashley Platz From: Sent: To: Subject: Tom Carsner <carsner@mchsi.com> Sunday, January 8, 2023 4:57 PM *City Council City Council Vacancy Late Handouts Distributed 0J -o9-23 ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care., opening any links or attachments. ** To The Council: Sean McRoberts and Mandy Remington are the two candidates I urge the Council to choose from to appoint to the vacant City Council seat. Both candidates would be a step away from the status quo of Iowa City and bring needed diversity to the Council in age, life experience, and as fighters for gender justice and social justice. Both candidates would help move Iowa City and the City Council forward on Climate Action and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and wider social justice issues. Tom Carsner 1627 College Court Place Iowa City 1 Ashley Platz From: Sent: To: Subject: Loulwa Soweid <loulwa.a.soweid@gmail.com> Sunday, January 8, 2023 9:02 PM *City Council In support of Mandi Remington Late Handouts Distributed (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Iowa City Council, My name is Loulwa Soweid and I am an Iowa City resident who is writing in support of Mandi Remington for city council. I think she would do a terrific job at centering and uplifting underserved communities in Iowa City. Sincerely, Loulwa Soweid (she/her) Ashley Platz 2 From: Angie Smith <angiesmith3310@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, January 9, 2023 2:06 PM To: *City Council Subject: Letter of support for Mandy Remington Attachments: We sent you safe versions of your files; Mandy Remington letter.pdf Late Handouts Distributed ©I'Oct -23 (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Mimecast Attachment Protection has deemed this file to be safe, but always exercise caution when opening files. 1 Angie Smith 3310 Lower West Branch Rd, Iowa City, IA (319) 621-77341 angiesmith3310@gmail January 9, 2023 Dear Iowa City City Council, I write to you today with great enthusiasm in support of Mandy Remington's application for the open Iowa City City Council position. I have known Mandy for four years first through our shared work at the Center for Disabilities and Development and subsequently through our shared interest in community activism. I have always admired Mandy's great commitment to our community and her hands-on, on -the -ground approach to engagement and involvement. She knows that in order to affect change, one must not only talk the talk, but, more importantly, walk the walk—as they say. As you can see from her application, Mandy has been very involved in our community for several years. As I see it, Mandy successfully identifies gaps and needs in our community and then goes after solutions that seek to create spaces that fill those needs. Relatedly, I think perhaps what makes Mandy the most valuable asset is the unique perspective that she would bring to the City Council. Compared to some of her competitors, Mandy brings a fresh, unique perspective and a wide range of life experiences. Her experiences as a public assistance recipient, a domestic violence survivor, and a single parent—to name a few—would allow her to make decisions and contribute to conversations bearing in mind the interests of the many others in our community that share similar experiences. As a former Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission member, I have firsthand knowledge of the necessary skills and qualities for success as a public servant, in a seat such as City Council. I know that serving in this kind of leadership role is no easy task, to put it lightly. However, I have immense faith and trust in Mandy. I know her to be a fair and reasonable person who leads by incorporating and considering as many other opinions as possible. Mandy chooses to lead by getting her "boots out on the ground" in order to be amongst the people that are the most heavily impacted by the decisions made by those in power. In conclusion, Mandy is informed, easygoing, invested, approachable, and engaged in the truest sense of the word. To me, her greatest asset is her unique set of experiences that she would bring to "the table". I believe that you will greatly enjoy working with her and find her to be a collegial, helpful team player. Iowa City has been my home since 2001 and I have been so fortunate to raise my three kids here. I take great pride in being a loyal Iowa Citian and want the absolute best for this community. I believe that Mandy represents the exact kind of leader that I want to be holding power and making important decisions as a councilperson. I know that Mandy Remington would make an outstanding colleague, leader, and contributor to the Iowa City City Council and I respectfully urge you to vote to make this a reality. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Angie Smith 1 CITY OF IOWA CITY 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240-1826 (319) 356-5000 (319) 356-5009 FAX www.icgov.org City Council Agenda — January 10, 2023 — Special Formal Meeting Information submitted between distribution of late handouts on Monday and 3:00 pm on Tuesday. Late Handout(s): 2. Council vacancy — Finalist applications and additional correspondence. City Council Vacancy Applications 1/10/23 Finalists 1 Name and Address Dunn, Andrew 300 Parkview Avenue Li, Na 331 N. Gilbert St Mascher, Mary 2012 Sherman Drive McRoberts, Sean 2110 Hollywood Boulevard Miglin, Elizabeth 123 Iowa Avenue, Unit 4 Moe, Joshua 1036 Woodlawn Avenue Remington, Amanda (Mandl) 2713 East Court St Late Handouts Distributed O [ - 10-2_3 (Date) _rar alt w0 -^►sae._ CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE City Council Vacancy Application Farm This app IIc- ion is a public document and .as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. There are several statutory requirements to be a member of City Council. Please check all boxes applicable to you:* • U.S. Citizen Reside within the city limits of Iowa City • 18 years of age or older • Eligible to vote (need not be actually registered to vote) Date of Application 12/16/2022 First Name* Andrew Last Name* Dunn First Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Optional Last Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Optional Home Address* 3000 Parkview Ave. City* Iowa City State IA Zip Code* 52240 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?* Yes Contact Phone Number* 3193607682 Email Address* andrewdunnia@gmail.com Please describe your background and/or experiences that you feel qualify you to represent the Iowa City community: * Iowa City is at a critical point in its history. We suffer from one of the tightest housing markets in Iowa, subject to heavy influence from large, out-of-state property -holding companies that take advantage of the state governments inadequate investment in student housing to jack up market rates. As a renter, and potentially the first renter to sit on the Council since Karen Kubby, renters' issues and affordable housing are understandably top of mind. In a community where 40-50% of housing units are rentals, renters must have a seat at the table when it comes to issues that affect them the most like rental permitting & regulation, zoning, and the availability of public assistance. For a decade, our tax base has been diminishing, making it harder to fund necessary municipal services in times of slow economic growth. All the while, our community's immigrants, people of color, queer folk, and other historically marginalized communities carry on in the struggle for social justice as it relates to building a more welcoming community, racial justice as it pertains to the lingering effects of redlining and a rocky history with law enforcement, and economic justice for hundreds of victims of wage theft. The term, "critical point" may be an understatement. Problems like these don't just go away; they require broad coalitions and hard work to bring about change. I am confident that my background and experiences well -equip me to grapple with this task head-on. I've been working hard to make change in my community since my parents lost their jobs and our home in 2012. It was at that time that I recognized the importance of working people stepping up to take part in the political process. It's a critical need to ensure we have people looking out for the little guy. Issues like access to affordable housing, public transportation, and good schools can make all the difference in the world for a family down on their luck. I started as a volunteer with President Barack Obama's re-election campaign and have held just about any job in politics and advocacy since, including a recent run for state legislature. My experience includes volunteer and paid organizing work for over a dozen local, statewide, and federal Democratic campaigns, two appointments to statewide policy advisory boards relating to youth issues and juvenile criminal justice reform, serving as a fundraiser for the American Civil Liberties Union, researching the impacts of international education policies on inequality and human development for the South Australian Parliament, serving on the board of the River City Housing Collective, and leading the gun violence prevention nonprofit March For Our Lives Iowa until September 2021. Presently, I serve on the board of directors of the Iowa Farmers Union, Sustainable Iowa Land Trust (SILT), work at a local scientific manufacturing company, and continue to serve in my fourth year as a legislative aide for State Senator Claire Celsi (D-16). I am also active with the Center for Worker Justice, Johnson County Democrats, Iowa City Federation of Labor, and Teamsters Local 238. I want to emphasize how deeply I care about our community. For nine months I spent 12 to 16 hours a day building relationships with voters, community leaders, and the organizations that help Iowa City live up to our standards and values of fairness, equity, tolerance, and justice. I met and befriended folks from all walks of life, members of our immigrant communities, construction workers, activists, small business owners, educators, moms, dads, the rich, the poor, and more. This kind of experience and exposure to diverse groups is critical to effective governance and outreach in a community as diverse as ours. A PDF copy of my current resume can be viewed here: tinyurl.com/DunnCouncilResume What contributions do you feel you can make to the City Council and to the residents of Iowa City* As an activist, accessibility, transparency, and the elevation of others are particularly important values of mine. During my campaign for the state legislature, I gave out my personal phone number and email so that people could contact me directly at any time. [(319)360-7682, andrewdunnia©gmail.com] Accessibility and transparency are demonstrated values. As a community organizer, I maintain a small private office at Old Brick for work and meetings. If appointed, I would prioritize accessibility and transparency by utilizing that space for regularly scheduled "office hours," where constituents would have the opportunity to drop in or schedule a one-on-one meeting to discuss whatever issues they'd like. As a legislative aide in the Iowa Senate, I see the workings of the legislature up close and personal. In four sessions, I've cultivated relationships with legislators in both chambers and numerous stakeholders on many diverse issues of concern to the city. My appointment would give the Council an up -front seat to some of the most critical issues affecting local government in the upcoming session, like reforms to property tax, as well as someone in "the room" often enough to stand up and speak out on behalf of our community's need for more, not less local control. Working in the legislature has also situated me as a front -and -center observer of the budgeting process. While nonprofit and state budgeting procedures are not the same as the city's, having this experience does allow me to hit the ground running and lend general familiarity with foreseeable terms and concepts. In a rapidly evolving economic climate and with our community's overall economic growth only starting to approach pre-COVID levels, I believe this experience will lead to expediency and reduce barriers to local growth. As a young professional, and recent attendee of the University of Iowa, I have stronger connections than most with people in the university community, students and faculty alike. These connections can be important to crafting policy that supports/cooperates with our community's biggest partner. My appointment would also give a voice to a major portion of our community that has gone in many ways, purposely unheard, that of youth and people who have just started building their lives in Iowa City; people looking to buy a home, settle down, and start a household. Concerning potential contributions to the policy of the council, I have spent a lot of time working in the sustainability space and have a strong passion for smart community building/design. I'm also interested in examining our areas of cooperation with other communities and finding ways to strengthen partnerships toward mutual goals. I have a strong sense that to achieve the goals outlined in the city's strategic plan, especially when addressing crime, poverty, and mental illness, a sizeable amount of regional cooperation and partnership will be necessary. What is your present knowledge of the City Council?* At the time of my application and in addition to meetings with all councilors, I have had one on ones with City Manager Geoff Fruin, IC Parks, and Rec. Director Juli Seydell-Johnson, IC Police Chief Dustin Liston, ICFD Chief Scott Lyons, former Mayor Jim Throgmorton, former Councilor Karen Kubby, and other Johnson County elected officials. I have reviewed and familiarized myself with the Iowa City Charter, the 2015 Charter guide, and the city's recently approved strategic plan. I also spent a significant portion of my undergraduate studies at Ul studying the democratic processes and variations of state and local governments. I have a strong understanding of the mechanics and responsibilities of our city government. Through these meetings and experiences, one thing has been crystal clear: teamwork is key. If our community wants something done, many people need to work together honestly, in good faith, and with a clear understanding of compromise. Iowa City is a unique place. One of the most critical components of that uniqueness is our willingness to assert and act on our values through the city budget. I apply knowing that budget season will be well underway should I be appointed on January 10th. The budget is the most important part of the year for the city, and generally, the most complex and detail -oriented work of the year for the Council. The budget determines the city's spending priorities for the year and directly impacts hundreds of full, part-time, and seasonal city employees. The budget also lays out avenues of investment in community infrastructure and growth. Over the last 10 years, we have slowly lost access to the state -provided property tax backfill. That money will stop coming in as of this year, and those lost funds will be a significant challenge for the city in the future. Taking all this into account, I feel well prepared to immediately get to work toward achieving our community's goals and feel strongly that I would add valuable contributions to the budgeting process among other city responsibilities. Potential Conflicts of Interest The general rule is that no persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to federally funded activities, or who are in a position to participate in the decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a federally—assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a federally -assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the federally -assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of City Council from having an interest in a City contract. Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on City Council and your personal interests, including financial interests and your duties to an employer. List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please contact the City Attorney at 356-5030 to discuss questions or concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest. Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?* No If there are a large number of applicants, Council may select a smaller number of finalists. If you are selected as a finalist, are you able to attend the January 10th City Council special formal meeting to present your candidacy and, if appointed by the City Council, participate in the January 10th regular formal meeting as a Council member? 9 Yes No Signature of Applicant* Otionetedv Oteior If you fail to answer all the questions Council may choose not to consider your application. Z CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE City Council Vacancy Application Farm This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. There are several statutory requirements to be a member of City Council. Please check all boxes applicable to you:" U.S. Citizen f Reside within the city limits of Iowa City s 18 years of age or older / Eligible to vote (need not be actually registered to vote) Date of Application 1/212023 First Name* Na Last Name* Li First Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Na Last Name R Phonetic spelling i Opt+cnal Lee Home Address' 331 N. Gilbert St. City* Iowa City State IA Zip Code" 52245 Is your home address Misted above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?* Yes Contact Phone Number" 3193317457 Email Address' naliiowa@gmail.com Please describe your background and/or experiences that you feel qualify you to represent the Iowa City community:* I am a long-term resident of the Iowa City Community, a graduate of the University of Iowa, an Adjunct Professor, and the 2022 recipient of the Rick Graf Human Rights Award. Also, I served as President of the Iowa City Area Chinese Association (ICACA) for two years. In this role, I organized eleven events highlighted below. The event I am most proud of is when Iowa City's Community School District Board of Education recognized my culture by officially adding the Lunar New Year (celebrated largely by the Asian community) to its academic calendar as a day off in January for its students and their families. 2020 was a year of civil unrest brought on by the killing of George Floyd and Covid-19. And then the Asian community was affected which fueled me to get involved to help make my home a better place for all to live and feel safe. At this point, I considered myself an activist. I started by introducing Asian culture to the community through art events. While doing these events, I came to appreciate Iowa City as being inclusive, and diverse. If selected to represent the Iowa City community as a member of the City Council, I will use this platform to fight for equality, justice, and humanity for All! Highlights in the experience: In April 2021, I was a speaker at the rally to Stop Asian Hate. Following the rally, Bruce Teague, Mayor of Iowa City has signed the proclamation of AAPI Day Against Bullying which is May 18. On that day, I organized a Dance Party Celebrating AAPI Day Against Bullying in the pedestrian mall in support of the city's decision to fight against human bullying. In September 2021, I was one of the organizers of the "Music of Love" concert for Charity. Asian student musicians from West High School and Northwest Junior High School performed at the concert raising over $2,000. The funds were donated to the local non-profit organization, United Action for Youth (UAY). UAY provides services for teenagers 12-18 years. It is a place for the youth to have a voice and give back creatively to their community. This event made the future generation of the Chinese community aware of the importance of helping other peers of different ethnic backgrounds and aided in bridging the gap. In January 2022 on behalf of the Iowa City Area Chinese Association (ICACA), I applied and was awarded a $3000 grant from the Human Rights Commission. This award will allow the ICACA to host and celebrate a Lunar New Year Celebration at the Englert Theater on January 22, 2023. In April 2022, I organized "An Evening of Performing Arts" featuring traditional song and dance in honor of Asian Cultural Heritage and the Holiday Spirit. The event was celebrated by greater than 200 attendees and included notable guests such as the Mayors of both Coralville and Iowa City, Ten youth participants that worked on securing the ICCSD Lunar New Year petition and the "Music of Hope" nominated by me, were awarded the Human Rights Youth Award of Iowa City. The awards showed the youth involved hard work pays off. In May 2022, I cosponsored the "Music of Hope" event with the Iowa City Public Library in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month. This event and "An Evening of Performing Arts" are two in a series of events highlighting traditional music and dance performances initiated by me in meeting my goals of community unification and awareness expansion. I was also awarded the ICACA Presidents Volunteer Certification allowing me to certify the youth volunteers for their contribution to bettering the community and Human Rights. These young people were recognized on a national level. I am also a financial contributor to the Cadenza Music Charity Club at West High School which has worked tirelessly to raise money for Ukraine. The experience demonstrates why I am qualified to represent the spirit of the Iowa City community: inclusive, caring, and devoted. What contributions do you feel you can make to the City Council and to the residents of Iowa City* I will use the City Council position as my platform to reach out and work with all communities, minorities, and immigrants and show them that everyone who is willing to work hard has a chance to succeed. By working together we can succeed in making Iowa City a better place to live. The Johnson County Inclusive Economic Development Plan (IEDP) is being translated to Chinese, Spanish, and French, I was asked to translate the plan to Chinese. The IEDP shows that immigrant small business owners need more help in legal, accounting, and banking services. While the Asian community is the largest minority community in Iowa City, it is not well represented as a voting bloc. The current process requires simplification and it is imperative voters know where, when to vote and understand the ballots to know for whom they are voting. I would like to set up an immigrant office to build a bridge between municipal government and immigrant residents. As a university town, Iowa City is increasingly becoming more diverse, However, resources to aid the diverse groups are limited. I would like to give these groups an inroad to municipal government by creating internships. In addition, I would like to set up public service corps and create a multi -culture center in the heart of downtown Iowa City which will also aid in creating employment opportunities, What is your present knowledge of the City Council?* Over the years, I had the privilege of meeting City Council members Laura Bergus, Megan Alter, and Shawn Harmsen and I was part of Mayor Teague's 2021 campaign team in his re-election bid. After speaking with these individuals, I became interested in the City Council. Their ideology and what they want to do for the city is in alignment with my ideology. To further understand city government, I familiarized myself with the Iowa City Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2023-2028 in addition to the Iowa City Comprehensive plan for 2030. I took it a step further and compared these plans with the 2022 Johnson County Economic Development Plan, the City of Coralville Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, the City of Coralville Community Plan 2014, the City of Tiffin 2018 Comprehensive Plan, and the City of North Liberty comprehensive plan 2013. The Iowa City plans emphasize education, arts, science, and culture. The City of Coralville seems to support small business owners, more parks, and new family housing developments. The Tiffin and North Liberty plans emphasize more of a small-town atmosphere. Iowa City has the University and is taking advantage of the educational opportunities and job availability to provide opportunities for more people striving to create better living conditions. Potential Conflicts of Interest The general rule is that no persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to federally funded activities, or who are in a position to participate in the decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a federally—assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a federally -assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the federally -assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of City Council from having an interest in a City contract. Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on City Council and your personal interests, including financial interests and your duties to an employer. List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please contact the City Attorney at 356-5030 to discuss questions or concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest. Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?" No If there are a large number of applicants, Council may select a smaller number of finalists. If you are selected as a finalist, are you able to attend the January 10th City Council special formal meeting to present your candidacy and, if appointed by the City Council, participate in the January 10th regular formal meeting as a Council member? Yes No Signature of Applicant" If you fail to answer all the questions Council may choose not to consider your application. i r CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO CITY OF LITERATURE City Council Vacancy Application Form This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. There are several statutory requirements to be a member of City Council. Please check all boxes applicable to you:* U.S. Citizen - Reside within the city limits of Iowa City 18 years of age or older Eligible to vote (need not be actually registered to vote) Date of Application 11/29/2022 First Name* Mary Last Name* Mascher First Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Optional Last Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Optional Home Address* 2012 Sherman Dr. City* Iowa City State IA Zip Code* 52240 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?* Yes Contact Phone Number* 319-936-0293 Email Address* marymascher1@mcshi.com Please describe your background and/or experiences that you feel qualify you to represent the Iowa City community:* I have represented the City of Iowa City in the Iowa Legislature for the last 28 years. As a former teacher in the Iowa City School District for 33 years, I am aware of the numerous services and programs that support our families in Iowa City. I am actively involved in many non-profit organizations within the community, including United Way, 5224Good, Altrusa, Shelter House, Domestic Violence Intervention Project, Johnson County Retired Teachers, and The Foundation for the Trades. My years of experience and devotion to this community will continue through my membership on the city council. What contributions do you feel you can make to the City Council and to the residents of Iowa City* I love the Iowa City Community. I am supportive of the services and programs we offer our residents. I have utilized many of these services throughout my lifetime. Our library, the senior center, animal care and adoption center, public art, Summer of the Arts, UNESCO City of Literature Book Festival, and farmer's market provide valuable services to so many in Iowa City and throughout the county and state. As someone who has benefited from these services, I feel I can offer helpful feedback regarding what is working well and opportunities for improvement. I also understand how the laws passed at the state level can affect the city in both positive and negative ways. Our relationships with state law makers, county officials, the school district, and neighboring cities is critical in furthering our goals in Iowa City. I have a good working relationship with many of those lawmakers and county, city and school officials in Johnson County and neighboring cities. The council must also have a good working relationship with the businesses and non -profits in our community. As someone who has volunteered and supported these businesses, I believe my skill sets would be helpful in promoting economic development in Iowa City. What is your present knowledge of the City Council?* As a former member of the Iowa City Parks and Recreation Commission, I understand the importance of all of the boards and commissions that operate within the city. My membership on that commission motivated me to work with others in our community to establish the first girls' softball league in Iowa City. I am so proud of the facilities and opportunities we provide to both young and old in this community. I have viewed and attended numerous council meetings over the years, and I am very supportive of the city's efforts to provide more affordable housing to our residents. I am also very interested in efforts to provide quality, affordable, accessible childcare for our families in Iowa City and would like to provide my expertise in how that could be accomplished. Iowa City has some of the best services available in the state. I am so appreciative of the staff and workers who provide these services. Everyone is important, from those who clear our streets from snow, pick up our recycling and garbage, mow the grass in our parks, staff our parking ramps, maintain the ped mall, staff the landfill, and monitor our water and sewage systems. These critical employees work with the city council, planners and administers to make this city one of the top cities in the nation to live, work and raise a family. I want to be a part of this team of dedicated public servants. Potential Conflicts of Interest The general rule is that no persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to federally funded activities, or who are in a position to participate in the decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a federally—assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a federally -assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the federally -assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of City Council from having an interest in a City contract. Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on City Council and your personal interests, including financial interests and your duties to an employer. List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please contact the City Attorney at 356-5030 to discuss questions or concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest. Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?* No If there are a large number of applicants, Council may select a smaller number of finalists. If you are selected as a finalist, are you able to attend the January 10th City Council special formal meeting to present your candidacy and, if appointed by the City Council, participate in the January 10th regular formal meeting as a Council member? Yes No Signature of Applicant* G�•f-f ��IxIC7�� If you fail to answer all the questions Council may choose not to consider your application. 1 � 1 AHAPZTAPr `o"gr -•tip_ CITY Of IOWA CITY UNESCO Crn OF LITERATURE City Council Vacancy Application Form This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed far the public. There are several statutory requirements to be a member of City Council. Please check all boxes applicable to you:* U.S. Citizen • Reside within the city limits of Iowa City 18 years of age or older • Eligible to vote (need not be actually registered to vote) Date of Application 11/25/2022 First Name* Sean Last Name* McRoberts First Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Optional Shawn Last Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Optional Mick-rob-urts Home Address* 2110 Hollywood Blvd City* Iowa City State IA Zip Code* 52240-2313 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?* Yes Contact Phone Number* 5152906030 Email Address* pastormcroberts@gmail.com Please describe your background and/or experiences that you feel qualify you to represent the Iowa City community: * I am white, non -binary (pronouns they/them), Christian, own a home, and hold a master's degree. For the past three years I have been part of an organizational anti -racism audit team for an advocacy organization. This work has repeatedly underscored the importance of accountability to community, particularly attending to the intersecting oppressions of white supremacy, patriarchy, homophobia, transphobia, and economic oppression. I have served as a pastor with congregations for 12 years, and in my current position with a campus spiritual community for three years. In that time, I learned the importance of deep listening and the responsibility of holding leadership and speaking to and at times on behalf of a community. I worked to nurture and advance a common vision that met the various interests of the people in the congregation and the surrounding community. I also gained experience leading staff supervision, crafting budgets, and facilitating committee work. As part of my continuing education I was trained in conflict transformation by the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center. What contributions do you feel you can make to the City Council and to the residents of Iowa City* The City exists to ensure the well-being of its residents and those who live and work here. My commitment to accountability and experience listening for interests wit aid the Council in responding to emerging needs and in prioritizing equity and accessibility in long term planning. A budget is a moral document, assigning concrete figures to the values and priorities of a community. I will use my familiarity with organizational budgeting and finances to advance a budget that accurately reflects the best hopes of our city. What is your present knowledge of the City Council?* The Iowa City Council holds authority for guiding the overall life of our community. It is directly accountable to the people through election, and appoints and oversees the city manager, select other city staff positions, and many boards and commissions of the city. Council works closely with the city manager and their staff, who are responsible to carry out the administration of the city within the bounds set by the Council. One of the primary ways the Council guides the administration of the city is through the budget process. Potential Conflicts of Interest The general rule is that no persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to federally funded activities, or who are in a position to participate in the decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a federally—assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a federally -assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the federally -assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of City Council from having an interest in a City contract. Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on City Council and your personal interests, including financial interests and your duties to an employer. List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please contact the City Attorney at 356-5030 to discuss questions or concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest. Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?* No If there are a Targe number of applicants, Council may select a smaller number of finalists. If you are selected as a finalist, are you able to attend the January 10th City Council special formal meeting to present your candidacy and, if appointed by the City Council, participate in the January 10th regular formal meeting as a Council member? Yes No Signature of Applicant* If you fail to answer all the questions Council may choose not to consider your application. ••••are_ CITY OF IOWA CITY UNESCO Ore OF uTERATU E City Council Vacancy Application Forrn This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. There are several statutory requirements to be a member of City Council. Please check all boxes applicable to you:* J U,S_ Citizen ▪ Reside within the city limits of Iowa City 18 years of age or older k' Eligible to vote (need not be actually registered to vote) Date of Application 1/3/2023 First Name* Elizabeth Last Name* Miglin First Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Optional Last Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Optional Home Address* 123 Iowa Ave Unit 4 City* Iowa City State IA Zip Code* 52240 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?* Yes Contact Phone Number* 6785198005 Email Address* emiglin@uiowa.edu Please describe your background and/or experiences that you feel qualify you to represent the Iowa City community:* I am a Junior at the University of Iowa studying International Relations and earning a writing certificate in Poetry. I am interested in applying for an appointment to the Iowa City City Council because I believe my perspective will add value to the Council and my unique experiences have prepared me for the important work taking place within the City government, While attending Roosevelt High School in Des Moines, I had the honor of being selected to work inside the Iowa Statehouse as a clerk for Senator Amanda Ragan (SD -27; Mason City). As Sen. Ragan's clerk, I was responsible for tracking legislative bills on five Senate committees including Appropriations, Human Resources, Agriculture, and Rules and Administration, In addition, Sen. Ragan trusted me to handle her constituency correspondence, which was educational and enjoyable. Outside of the Statehouse, I was the policy director for the Iowa Youth Climate Strike. Composed of a 10 -member team of Des Moines area high school students, we focused on developing 18 Iowa -specific legislative suggestions to improve the local environment and inform as well as activate students about environmental issues. While attending the University of Iowa, I joined the University's student government as the City Liaison. As one of my responsibilities in USG, I attended the bi-weekly City Council meetings and updated the Council members about the concerns of our student population along with suggestions to ameliorate those concerns. One example of our collaboration with the Council was the issue relates to student housing; both the availability and affordability of such. Together, we designed and developed 1,500 magnets printed with housing -related resources which were then distributed to students and Iowa City residents. We also worked with local media and businesses to generate awareness about these resources. To address this matter further, in the summer of 2022, the new City Liaison and I worked to revitalize the affordable lease gap housing program through the Iowa Memorial Union to host 30+ students in need as well as coordinated with Hancher Auditorium to offer 100 free parking spaces. These efforts are meaningful to the student population and could only happen through a collaboration of public and private interests. There is more work to be done, and I feel confident that as a City Council member, I would be a strong advocate for the interests of our local business community (including landlords) and our student population. What contributions do you feel you can make to the City Council and to the residents of Iowa City* I believe that having a student on IC City Council will provide a unique perspective and opportunity to demonstrate the genuine interest that the Council feels toward student concerns and inclusivity. Maintaining harmony between our business community, local residents, and student population is critical to the continued growth and prosperity of lows City. This is what I am committed to seeing happen. It would be an honor to be able to continue working with the City Council to address affordable housing and sustainability as two areas of particular interest. As a Council member, I would hope to host meetings between the new USG City Liaison team with landlords, as well as with city staff regarding alcohol harm reduction and collaborate with Council on sustainability goals including amending and addressing ways in which the University inhibits city-wide initiatives. Other priorities would include accessible mental health services, late-night bus routing, and reducing food insecurity for residents in need. I believe that these are community problems that require community solutions. What is your present knowledge of the City Council?* City Council is Iowa City's publicly elected government body whose responsibilities include developing policies and programs with taxpayer funding (via sales and property) for community services and economic development. The general goal of our City Council is to support a thriving community that attracts permanent residents, businesses/employers, and short-term residents alike. For nearly two years, I have witnessed the City Council's work regarding zoning, sustainability, and diversity. As the student liaison, I feel that I developed collaborative and personal working relationships with Council members. Through these partnerships, I learned the structure of city government and its authority as it relates to commerce, housing, and attracting new business to Iowa City. I love Iowa City and would like to join the Council in order to continue that partnership and help our city reach its fullest potential, Potential Conflicts of Interest The general rule is that no persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to federally funded activities, or who are in a position to participate in the decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a federally—assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a federally -assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the federally -assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of City Council from having an interest in a City contract. Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on City Council and your personal interests, including financial interests and your duties to an employer. List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please contact the City Attorney at 356-5030 to discuss questions or concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest. Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?* No If there are a large number of applicants, Council may select a smaller number of finalists. If you are selected as a finalist, are you able to attend the January 10th City Council special formal meeting to present your candidacy and, if appointed by the City Council, participate in the January 10th regular formal meeting as a Council member? • Yes No Signature of Applicant* If you fail to answer all the questions Council may choose not to consider your application. •••N.a6 CITY Of IOWA CITY UNESCO CRY OF LEM ATURE City Council Vacancy Application Form This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. There are several statutory requirements to be a member of City Council. Please check all boxes applicable to you: * • U.S. Citizen J Reside within the city limits of Iowa City J 18 years of age or older J Eligible to vote (need not be actually registered to vote) Date of Application 12/27/2022 First Name* Joshua Last Name* Moe First Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Optional 3193833099 Last Name ( Phonetic spelling ) Optional Home Address* 1036 WOODLAWN AVE City* Iowa City State IA Zip Code* 52245 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City?* Yes Contact Phone Number* 3193833099 Email Address* joshua.james.moe@gmail.com Please describe your background and/or experiences that you feel qualify you to represent the Iowa City community:* I love Iowa City and have demonstrated that love through civic engagement, volunteerism, and professional service. I served three terms as the chair of the Iowa City Area Business Partnership's Community Leadership program, volunteered multiple terms with United Way's Community Impact Council, and served on numerous non- profit boards, including Old Brick, Friends of Historic Preservation, and Preservation Iowa. As an architect, I've acted as a professional consultant to the City of Iowa City where I gained knowledge of the City's processes for Capital Improvements and developed relationships with our city's professional staff. 1 have collaborated with the downtown district on building assessments, public art projects, and the CoSign effort. My Civic Engagement earned me special recognition by the American Institute of Architects as a Citizen Architect. Most importantly, I live in Iowa City, I Work in Iowa City, and I love Iowa City. This is my home and I want to make this great city even better. What contributions do you feel you can make to the City Council and to the residents of Iowa City* As a good listener, creative problem solver, and articulate communicator I have a proven track record of bringing people together, building consensus, and solving problems. As an architect I work with multiple governmental bodies -- including cities, towns, counties, and school districts -- to develop strategic plans, pass bond referendums, and design buildings. Iowa City is the best city in America, but we can be better if we learn from our peers. Iowa City can plan smarter, build more resiliently, and make our public spaces more inclusive. I will encourage wise investment in public infrastructure, facilities, and fiscal reserves. Through good planning we can mitigate the negative effects of State Property Tax Reform and invest in infrastructure for the future --all while preserving ourAaa Moody's Bond Rating. I will leverage my relationships with Iowa City's robust ecosystem of non -profits to promote an inclusive and resilient economy throughout the city. If we effectively collaborate with non -profits, Johnson County, Iowa City Schools, Kirkwood, the University of Iowa, and neighboring cities we can increase affordable childcare options, attract good jobs to our community, and help those in transition with skills training. I will leverage my lived experience as a member of LGBTQI,A+ community to advance social justice, racial equity and human rights. I will listen to diverse voices in our community and use my privilege to elevate community leaders with different lived experiences. I will share my technical knowledge as an Architect to help accelerate the decarbonization of our city and exceed our Climate Action Goals. We can become a national Leader in Climate Action. VVhile we decarbonize, we must simultaneously develop and redevelop with resilience in mind. I will use my construction knowledge and planning experience to foster compact, authentic, vibrant neighborhoods and affordable housing throughout the city. We must quickly and carefully develop safe, affordable, and desirable housing throughout the city. I will call upon my professional colleagues to consider the affordable housing crisis with every new project they design and challenge local builders and developers to participate in the development of diverse housing types. What is your present knowledge of the City Council?* Our city council is a body that serves the whole community and a body that demonstrates, through its actions, the way we want our citizens to treat one another: With love, grace, and respect. The seven people on the city council have a responsibility to listen and act with integrity and presume that our fellow city councilors are also acting with virtue. Our city council depends upon a dedicated and informed professional staff as well as civic -minded commissioners and board members. That staff has lifetimes of experience, and it behooves us to respect their advice. The commissioners have a deep knowledge of current issues, and it is our responsibility to trust their recommendations, It is also a counselor's responsibility to ask hard questions and challenge the status quo. Our city council has well-defined strategic priorities and those have been updated in the most recent 2023-2028 Strategic Plans. Those priorities can only be achieved if we respect the work of past city councils and if the current city council prepares future councils to succeed at those goals. Our city council must pass the nearly $220M (proposed) budget for fiscal year 2024. This city council must work creatively to overcome past and future property tax reforms. The citizens of Iowa City city want high-quality services, but legislators in Des Moines have limited the City's ability to provide those services. Potential Conflicts of Interest The general rule is that no persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to federally funded activities, or who are in a position to participate in the decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a federally—assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a federally -assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the federally -assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Section 362.5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of City Council from having an interest in a City contract. Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on City Council and your personal interests, including financial interests and your duties to an employer. List all businesses in which you or your spouse domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5°0 or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please contact the City Attorney at 356-5030 to discuss questions or concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest. Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?* Yes Business list of conflicts of interest Business Nanie OPN Architects Business Address 24-1/2 S. Clinton Street. Ste 100, Iowa City, Iowa Business Name United Way of Johnson and Washington County Business Address 1150 5th St Suite 290, Coralville, IA 52241 Business Name Iowa City Area Business Partnership Business Address 136 S Dubuque St, Iowa City, IA 52240 If there are a large number of applicants, Council may select a smaller number of finalists. If you are selected as a finalist, are you able to attend the January 10th City Council special formal meeting to present your candidacy and, if appointed by the City Council, participate in the January 10th regular formal meeting as a Council member? 3 Yes No Signature of Applicant* ,joshoa Moe If you fail to answer all the questions Council may choose not to consider your application. I r a9iz -•tom CITY OF 1OWA CITY UNESCO 0177 OF LITERATURE City Council Vacancy Application Forrn This application is a public document and as such can be reproduced and distributed for the public. There are several statutory requirements to be a member of City Council. Please check all boxes applicable to you:* J U.S. Citizen • Reside within the city limits of Iowa City v• 16 years of age or older • Eligible to vote (need not be actually registered to vote) Date of Application 1/112023 First Name" Amanda (Mandl) Last Name" Remington First Name ( Phonetic spelling ) ')phonal 3196771153 Last Name ( Phonetic spelling ) :phenol Home Address' 2713 East Court St City* Iowa city State IA Zip Code" 52245 Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of lowa City?" Yes Contact Phone Number' 3196771153 Email Address" director•cgcorridorcan.com Please describe your background and/or experiences that you feel qualify you to represent the Iowa City community: * Since arriving in Iowa City in 1999, I have experienced life from many perspectives: an adolescent, student, renter, small business owner, single parent, public assistance recipient, domestic violence survivor, University of Iowa employee, advocate, and community organizer. I am well acquainted with the rhythm of daily life in Iowa City, the struggles faced by members of our community, and the services available. I also know what it means to make do with what you have, to go without, to be saved by public services, and to provide services for others in need. I have been a City of Iowa City Climate Ambassador, Iowa City Community Police Review Board (CPRB) Chair, University of Iowa Safety and Security Committee Chair, and Voting Member of the University of Iowa Council for the Status of Women. I have also served on Title IX, Reimagining Campus Safety, and Community Engagement Subcommittees and the University of Iowa Center For Disabilities and Development Unit Council and DEI Committee. In 2019, my experiences in Iowa City and the testimonies of others led me to create Corridor Community Action Network (CCAN), which I have since led as Executive Director. CCAN coordinates and provides direct services with a mission to "facilitate resident participation and empowerment, raising awareness about opportunities to improve the quality of life for all individuals in the Iowa Corridor". Since I founded CCAN we have achieved nonprofit status, grown a highly engaged social media audience of well over 2,000 people, and provided a continually growing catalog of services to the community. These services have included clothing hundreds of community members via our free mobile clothing closet, disseminating disaster response and community service information following the 2020 derecho, providing free school supply -filled backpacks for ICCSD students and free cab rides for voters, and, critically, helping other local bodies coordinate and provide direct responses with greater effect. CCAN regularly partners with organizations such as The Lena Project and Iowa City Catholic Worker on projects and initiatives, facilitates partnerships between groups, and organizes multi -organization events like CCAN-Con, a one -day community engagement and workshop event focused on implementing our core mission. As an experienced and credible leader in Iowa City's non-profit and civic communities, I have spent years establishing and maintaining relationships with organizational representatives across the state and have improved cross -organizational communication throughout the Corridor, One way I do this is by leading monthly live - streamed networking meetings with participants such as Horizons, Safe Families for Children, League of Women Voters of Johnson County, One Iowa, Together We Achieve, Domestic Violence Intervention Program, Progress Iowa, and Free Lunch of Iowa City. Through this work and my work at the University of Iowa, I have promoted alliances with many local advocacy groups and am excited for the opportunity to provide those allies and the greater Iowa City Community with a voice on the Council. I know that fostering such relationships exponentially increases the good we can do because I've done it and I've seen the results. Through CCAN, my 23 years of residency, 16 years as a University of Iowa employee, and leadership experience within both the University and the City, I have strengthened my commitment to making Iowa City a better place to live and have developed the insight and leadership skills necessary to continue that pursuit as a City Councilor. If appointed, I will represent our community by applying my understanding of residents' wants and needs to my work and by regularly engaging with community members in ways that allow me to see them, hear them, and amplify their voices. What contributions do you feel you can make to the City Council and to the residents of Iowa City* I am confident that the alliances I have built throughout the Corridor and the State will be of further value to Iowa City if I am seated on the Council. Collaboratively, the City Council and the organizations I work with every day can advance the safety, security, and prosperity of all Iowa City residents. I am enlivened by the opportunity to help establish and reinforce relationships between the City and the crucial organizations that serve its residents in such areas as affordable housing, public transportation, food security, land use, environmental sustainability, crisis management, youth programming, community safety and accessibility, equity, and public health. My lived experiences in Iowa City and my current roles within the University of Iowa and the community leave me uniquely positioned to view problems and solutions through a broad and actionable lens. For example, in my time on the CPRB I have worked with others to improve accessibility by recommending the addition of an online filing option and the extension of the complaint filing deadline from 90 to 180 days. I will provide the City Council with a clearer window into the experiences, circumstances, and challenges of the most vulnerable people in our community and help address related factors through my connections with experts and networks that can help us enact practical, evidence -based solutions. Additionally, my time in the previously mentioned leadership positions and committees has provided me with direct experience in project management, collaboration, negotiation, serving as part of a team of representatives, policy formation, problem -solving, community outreach and engagement, process improvement, and facilitating meetings subject to Iowa Chapter 21 Open Meeting Law. Having taken full advantage of educational opportunities available to University of Iowa employees, I have completed TeamSTEPPS training (evidenced -based ways of "improving communication and teamwork skills") and earned a "Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity" Certificate. Through my role on the CPRB, I have also gained experience in meeting with international delegates as part of the Global Ties Professional Foreign Exchange Program. This background has prepared me for the types of challenges that City Councilors face and will allow me to hit the ground running to work with other council members for the betterment of Iowa City. What is your present knowledge of the City Council?* The Iowa City Council consists of seven members. These include Mayor Bruce Teague and three other at -large members, as well as one each from districts A, B, and C. The seat I am applying for is an at -large seat currently held by Janice Weiner, who is leaving her term early to serve at the state level. This seat will be filled by appointment. I regularly disseminate City Council work session and meeting information, including agenda and Zoom links, to an audience of thousands via CCAN, Generally, work sessions begin at 4:00 pm in Emma J Harvat Hall at City Hall (410 E. Washington St) on the first and third Tuesday of the month, and formal meetings at 6:00 pm the same evening. Zoom participation is available for the public to attend formal meetings. There are also occasional special and joint entity meetings, scheduled as needed. The preliminary agenda for 2023 is available online and I have checked for conflicts and entered all dates into my calendar, knowing they are subject to change. Being a member of the City Council is a job that involves a much larger commitment than reading agendas and attending the aforementioned meetings. Researching topics and approaches used by other cities, preparing for meetings, and being present and responsive within the community we serve and represent take an extensive amount of time and energy. I am fully prepared to devote that time and energy to serving this role within our community. As the Council begins the crucial work of finalizing the 2024 budget, I look forward to working on the issues highlighted in the ''Year-end Annual Comprehensive Financial Report" and "FY2024 Proposed Budget", including vital aspects of the Capital Improvement Program such as ADA accessibility, parks improvement and maintenance, traffic calming, and implementation of the Bicycle Master Plan. I believe affordable housing expansion and facility, transit interchange, and bus stop improvements warrant further discussion to ensure we are making the most of the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" and other forms of funding mentioned in the Iowa League of Cities "Budget Special Report 2023-24", particularly in light of recent legislative changes that will result in a loss of tax revenue_ As a City of lowa City Climate Ambassador, I am mindful of the guiding principles of Iowa City's Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, developed to help us meet Iowa City's Climate Action Goal "to reduce 2005 -level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 26 to 28 percent by 2025 and 80 percent by 2050". Meeting those targets through the recommended actions should be at the forefront of budgetary and policy decisions as we implement our strategic plan. Overall, I have a firm grasp on the direction this City is heading, its Comprehensive Plan, new strategic plan, and established goals, and I am eager to do my part in making Iowa City the best it can be. Potential Conflicts of Interest The general rule is that no persons who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with respect to federally funded activities, or who are in a position to participate in the decision-making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may obtain a financial interest or benefit from a federally—assisted activity, or have a financial interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a federally -assisted activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the federally -assisted activity, either for themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their tenure or for one year thereafter. Section 362,5 of the Code of Iowa generally prohibits, with certain important exceptions, a member of City Council from having an interest in a City contract. Please identify any potential conflicts between membership on City Council and your personal interests, including financial interests and your duties to an employer. List all businesses in which you or your spouse/domestic partner have an ownership interest (for example, sole proprietor, partner, 5% or more of corporation's stockholdings). Please contact the City Attorney at 356-5030 to discuss questions or concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest. Do you currently have a conflict of Interest?* No If there are a Targe number of applicants, Council may select a smaller number of finalists. If you are selected as a finalist, are you able to attend the January 10th City Council special formal meeting to present your candidacy and, if appointed by the City Council, participate in the January 10th regular formal meeting as a Council member? Yes No Signature of Applicant* If you fail to answer all the questions Council may choose not to consider your application. Kellie Fruehling From: Knabe, Judith M <judith-knabe@uiowa.edu> Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:19 PM To: *City Council Subject: Mary Mascher Late Handouts Distributed (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** My husband and I have paid close attention to Mary's hard work in the State House. She is an honest, hard working, very intelligent woman who listens carefully to constituents. We strongly support her selection as an Iowa City Council member. How could we do better!! Sincerely, Judith and William Knabe Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: Z Helene Ireland <heleneireland3002@gmail.com> Tuesday, January 10, 2023 1:48 PM *City Council Andrew Dunn to fill open seat on City Council Late Handouts Distributed 0/—/0-D-3 (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Mayor Teague and members of the Iowa City Council, I am writing to recommend that you choose Andrew Dunn to fill the vacancy left on our City Council by Janice Weiner. I have known Andrew for a year now, having met him last January when he came to my door, campaigning to represent District 90 in the Iowa House. I was very impressed with his enthusiasm, commitment, knowledge of community issues and local organizations and deep caring for people, especially the underpriviledged, and for the environment. I helped Andrew with his campaign throughout the spring and found him to be very thoughtful and courteous, very intelligent and highly motivated and possessing boundless energy. I consider him a dear friend. I feel Andrew will be a real asset to our City Council with his extensive work in the Iowa Legislature, his past experience as a community organizer and his working so diligently throughout the past year campaigning here in District 90. Please choose Andrew Dunn to fill the open seat on our City Council. Thank you. Respectfully, Helene Hembreiker 1 Kellie Fruehling From: Sent: To: Subject: Tom Rocklin <trocklin@gmail.com> Tuesday, January 10, 2023 2:07 PM *City Council Mary Mascher Late Handouts Distributed C/ - /t - 23 (Date) ** This email originated outside of the City of Iowa City email system. Please take extra care opening any links or attachments. ** Dear Council Members, I was pleased to see that Mary Mascher is among the finalists for the open Council position. Mary is an outstanding person for this role. Her experience as a state legislature, her deep and compassionate connections to the community, and her generosity of spirit all stand out among the other candidates. We are fortunate that Mary is willing to serve. I hope you will make her your selection. Best wishes, and thank you for your service. Tom Tom Rocklin 2 Forest Glen Iowa City IA 52245 319-331-1951 1