HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-01-13 AppointmentJanuary 3, 1998
Randy Rohovit, Chairman
Iowa City Design Review Committee
Dear Rand and members of the Design Review Committee:
As you are aware, I submitted an application to serve on the low~ City Airport
Commission. A requirement of that submittal is that if I am appointed, I would
have to resign from this committee because the city will not let you serve on two
groups.
On December 16th, the Iowa City council selected my application and appointed
me to a 6 year term on the Airport Commission. This being the case I here by
tenure my resignation on the Design Review Committee effective immediately.
If you would like some names of others to replace me I'd be more that happy to
offer a few.
Respectfully
Mark Anderson, AIA
December 18, 1997
I am submitting my resignation to serve on the Housing and Community Development
Commission Due to the stringent standards regarding conflict ofintexest for HCDC, I
would not be able to participate in most of the discussions for the remainder of my term
and think it would be only fair to have someone serve that could add to the discussion.
Hopefully I have contributed during the 20 months that I have served on the commission.
I am extremely grateful to the Community Development staff for aH their help during the
last 20 months. Whenever I asked for something, they responded promptly. I would also
like to wish the current Commission members luck on their upcoming funding allocation-it
seems to get more difficult every year.
I have enjoyed my time on the Commission and hopefully in the future can serve on a
different city commission or committee.
Sincerely,
NOTICE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF IOWA CITY IS
CONSIDERING APPOINTMENT TO THE
FOLLOWING COMMISSION:
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
One vacancy - Unexpired Term
January 13, 1998 - January 1. 2000
The duties of the members of the Human
Rights Commission are to receive and
determine the merits of human rights
complaints alleging unfair or discriminatory
practices in the area of employment, credit,
public accommodation, education, and
housing. The Commission shall provide
conciliation and the enforcement necessary to
further the anti-discriminatory goals of the
Human Rights Ordinance and to protect
citizens from unfounded charges of
discriminatory practices.
The Iowa City Human Rights Commission
has an obligation to investigate and study the
existence, character, cause, and extent of
discrimination in Iowa City in order to eliminate
discrimination by education, conciliation,
and/or enforcement. It is also the duty of the
Human Rights Commission to draft revisions
to the Human Rights Ordinance if necessary to
eliminate prejudice, intolerance, bigotry, and
discrimination.
Iowa City-appointed members of boards
and commissions must be eligible electors of
the City of Iowa City. The Human Rights
Commission meets once a month at 7:00 p.m.
This appointment will be made at the
January 13, 1998, meeting of the City Council
at 7:00 p.m. The City of Iowa City encourages
diversity in the appointment of citizens to
boards and commissions. Persons interested
in being considered for this position should
contact the City Clerk at the Civic Center, 410
E. Washington Street. Application forms are
available from the Clerk's office upon request.
Janua~ 9.1998
January 13, 1998
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
One vacancy Unexpired Term
January 13, 1998 January 1, 2000
Mettie Thomopulos
1002 Estron Street
Brigid A. Rowan
2128 S. Riverside Drive//108
Patricia L. Vunderink
1152 Hunters Run
Holly Hart
411 N. Dubuque Street #2
Marianela L. Estavillo
404 6th Street Coralville (See attached sheet)
Lea Haravon
311 N. Linn Street
Chris Ledman
8 Rowland Court
Daniel McGrory
729 N. Linn Street
Astrid Oesmann
547 Emerald Street #A18
Joseph T. Kayser
1005 E. Church Street #B
Males: 3
Females: 5
Melville Peter Middleton II
838 Oakcrest Street
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
/L)PLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council ~-o'~n~. ~ters of interest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. ~ ......
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME/-'/~/I/~J-/ /~,h/7~) TERM
NAME ~f~ ~-~/o~ HOME ADDRESS /~ ~~ ~'
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? ~Yes ~ No
~, ~ ~r~~)
PHONE NUMBER~ HOM~.q/~) ~ ~/- Y~/ BUSINESS ~35'- ~'2Y
E"-~RIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD. /~/ ~ ~P~
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? ~ ~F~7/~ ~O ~/~/~ ~,~ ~O~/~ ~ /~/~,~
. . . - ..
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTERES:T.~ 'PL~:~kSE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDI'~G FR(~M THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? JYES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES NO
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.)
August 1996
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economic groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
Racial or Ethnic Minority
Female
Lower Income (see chart below)
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income Levels for '-'~
Lower Income Households (5/94):
$26,300
$ 30,1 O0
$33,850
$37,600
$40,600
$43,60O
$49,650
$49,650
for a one person household
for a two person household
for a three person household
for a four person household
for a five person household
for a six person household
for a seven person household
for an 8 + person household
CiTY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
A. PLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Councif on n~tters'of interest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the wo~ session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid vi~.. tee~...
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Wa ~.sh~hgton~t., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME )L-/~/~y~f/V I~C-f~T.¢ r~q/)/J/y[~{o/)/ TERM ~)-'~,'~'/~._
NAME ,~/~ ~. ~~ HOME ADDRESS ~1~ ~. Ri~lb~ ~.
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? ~ Yes No
OCCUPATION ~/~ EMPLOYER ~--~H ~/
PHONE NUMBER: HOME ~1~5-~- /~e BUSINESS [ $1~ ~ -~G
E; ;RIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: ~
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
'tV~OL~BILi7~ OF/t:~44,/ RIR~IT5 Fo£ E'U~t(~..,u Iw'~tV/ZV, zA% ~lv~ ~- ~.uo~z( 'r'o se-c..~z.~" $~,~-.
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
!
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? ! YES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES X NO
{It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.)
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August 1996
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economic groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
Racial or Ethnic Minority
Male
Female
Lower Income (see chart below)
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income Levels for
Lower Income Households (5/94)'
$26
$30
$33
$37
$40
$43
$49
$49
3OO
IO0
85O
6OO
6OO
6OO
65O
65O
for a one person household
for a two person household
for a three person household
for a four person household
for a five person household
for a six person household
for a seven person household
for an 8 + person household
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
/~.~PLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Counc~[qn m~{ters of interest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. ~"-' c~
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during tl~e wor[~session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
~.,so~ .o~.~.~o~,ss,o..m~ H~,,~,~ - ~,~ ~4~.
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? ~ Yes No
P.ONE NUMBER: HOME .~/-- ~ / BUS~NESS
E' ~RIENCE ANp/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL.QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
W~AT IS YOOR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
· , ' ~ i · .
_ __ .,
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTERES~."PLE~SE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? Vx YES ~NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES vx' NO
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.)
August 1996
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economic groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
Racial or Ethnic Minority
Male
Female
Lower Income (see chart below)
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income Levels for
Lower Income Households (5/94):
$26
$30
$33
$37
$4O
$43
$49
$49
300
100
850
600
600
600
650
650
for a one person household
for a two person household
for a three person household
for a four person household
for a five person household
for a six person household
for a seven person household
for an 8+ person household
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
/' PLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Coup.. '1 on-matters of interest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. ii:~
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
T .M
NAME ~y d','/C ~,--~ HOME ADDRESS q// iV. O~~d~
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? ~ Yes No
OCCUPATION ~-;, 57 / ~[~ [, ~=~b( ~ ~ EMPLOYER ' · '
PHONE NUMBER: HOME ~.~ ) -~ ~[ BUSINESS
EYPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? /YES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION?
YES /NO
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.)
August 1996
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economic groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
Racial or Ethnic Minority
Male
Female
Lower Income (see chart below)
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income Levels for
Lower Income Households (5/94):
$26
$30
$33
$37
$40
$43
$49
$49
3OO
100
850
600
600
600
650
650
for a one person household
for a two person household
for a three person household
for a four person household
for a five person household
for a six person household
for a seven person household
for an 8 + person household
This application reflects a long-standing interest in human rights work. I have always been
interested in human rights issues world-wide, and am currently a participating member of
Amnesty International, USA. I would like, however, to do something more concrete at the
local level, as well.
I have been a resident of Iowa City for about 15 years, having _rece_Aved an MFA and
Doctoram in music from the University of Iowa. I am currently employed at the
university's Broadcasting Service as a radio producer, and also work as a pianist, both
flee-lance and through visiting artsist contracts at the university (Music, Theatre and
SF~w, ch Pathology). My musical work is primarily as accompanist, and I have also served
as editor for a number of internatio~ students' papers and doctoral theses.
I have attended the Iowa City Friends' (Quaker) Meeting for about 8 years. Throughout
this time, I have been part of their Peace and Social Concerns Committee, acting as
convertor (a rotating position) for one year. Our most recent project was a t.ypical one: we
invited a woman from Colombia to give a talk about the School of the Americas and the
current political situation in her country, and helped circulate a petition requesting that our
government permanently close the School. I have also been the Friends' representative to
the Iowa City Ecumenical Peace Council (when it was existant) and am currently the
Friends' representative on the Emergency Housing Project board, where I have served on
the fund-raising committee for two years. Finally, I have also been active in the Friends'
volunteer work helping a Bosnian refugee family to resettle in the area.
Other activity in the community includes some involvement with the Friends of
International Students, acting as host person and English language parmer for Taiwanese
students. And, for several years, I have been a friend and companion to a seriously
mentally ill woman who currently lives at Chatham Oaks.
While I do not believe it is entirely possible for someone to identify completely with
another whose di~bility or status they do not share, I do believe that one can develop
insights through one's own experiences and self-education. I have been in a state of
partial disablement for several years, at times barely noticeable. at other times quite severe,
causing some financial difficulties and loss or work. Although my condition is completely
recoverable (and should be soon), I have perhaps become much more aware of the myriad
frustrations and inconveniences that can accompany the day-to-day lives of those who must
make extraordinary accomodafions in order to lead otherwise ordinary lives.
In my work as editor, I gained insights into the kinds of problems that can arise due to
misunderstanding and fear of an unfamiliar culture. Most misudnerstandings were merely
that, requiring a simple explanation to clear up questions. I did confront two cases of
serious ethics violations, one involving an untrue charge of plagiarism that nearly co__~ a
woman her degree, the other an out-and-out case of blatant sexual harassment. Both
situations involved Asian students who had no idea where to turn, were afraid of au!h. ori_t~
and were unaware that the university provided channels to remedy their concerns. Tin bot~
cases, once they knew where to seek help, the problems were successfully resolved.
From my "unoffical" experience, I have come to believe that a major part of huma~ ..rightg~':
work r~,~!s to be educational. Certainly, people who are victims of harassment ~ ::
discrimination need to know bow to find help. There are, unfortunately, instances whem~
enforcement is the only workable solution. However, I believe that many problems are~
caused by people who simply don't know better and would be more than willing to a~pt to
fairer practices if they only knew how to go about it, or bettin' understood the nature of a
particular problem (this seems most often the case with the physically and mentally
dibbled: I have never encountered problems when I needed to ask for help for myself, or
for my mentally ill friend). There are also those who won't bothex to go out of their way
but who do want to 'play by the rules;' here, instituting fairer practices can lead to their
routine acceptance. I also have learned the absolute importance of getting to the bottom of a
situation, getting all the facts and trying to keep an open mind.
My background and work in human rights activities has been, obviously, unofficial (unless
you co.unt an accompanise..s . .neces~. development of diplomatic skills and the ability to
work, literally and figuranvely, m harmony with others!); however, I am convinced that
because in these activities I relate~l~ to people on an equal basis or as a friend, I have been
able to gain some insights not otherwise afforded to someone in a more authoritative
position.
I admire Iowa City's human rights ordinance. I believe one of its purposes, which reflects
one of my own sWongly held beliefs, is to help overcome barriers and ensure that every
resident be able to work, interact together and participate in the life of the community to the
fullest extent possible.
Holly Hart
337-7341
10/30/97
I do plan to move to Iowa City before January 1st. I
believe this position is important and I am willing to move
to be in compliance. I will however need to know if I have
the position before I can move.
Marianela L. Estavillo
CITY-OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
/..~PLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Councibor) ma..t~ers of interest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. ~--- "
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during th~"workceession. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? Yes ~No~'~ '
PHONE NUMBER: HOME _~[ ~ '
-_~ / BUSINESS .~ ~ ~-/~/0--
/ ' ' , ~ '/ 7,' ' ' /- ' '
.. . g. . _ . ~_ .. · ...
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? , ~,~¢ '~.
· '~ ' ' ~. '
_ '
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED?
NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION?
YES
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.)
August 1996
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economic groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
,~acial or Ethnic Minority
Male
~'/Female
~Lower Income (see chart below)
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income Levels for
Lower Income Households (5~94):
$26,300
$30,100
$33,850
$37,600
$40,600
$43,600
$49,650
$49,650
for a one person household
for a two person household
for a three person household
for a four person household
for a five person household
for a six person household
for a seven person household
for an 8 + person household
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
j 2PLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advisin~-~he.counc,I on,.~atters of interest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME ~-' ,Ji~,.~'~ ~-' '--~ ~ ~ L> TERM /~-
' ' . .~F~-~',"{.'t-~ HOME ADDRESS ~/'~ ')
NAME ~ ~_~ ~1" .....
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? ~ Yes __ No
OCCUPATION ~ ~'L'~ - '~, EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBER: HOME ~1- ~,.. BUSINESS
E' 'ERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
¢~ ,~ O ' ~ · ~ ~'. -', ~'- ~. ~. - -,~ ,'~ ~' ~, ~,nV' ~ ," ~'"~".
, , ~
WRAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? ~-~
,- - _,_. .,_
· - .j ',~
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYiNG)?~:%~,,%~.~ C~ C~t,~,~-,";"~t":&~t"~'L~ (,t'~
.
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· . ~ * . . . ~
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY A'I-I'ORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? ~YES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES NO
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.',
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August 199C:
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31 ! N. Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245
October 24, 1996
Iowa City City Council
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa
Dear City Council Members:
I do hope that you will consider my application for a position on the Human Rights
Commission. I am interested in sharing my skills with the City of Iowa City. I am a
certified mediator, and have mediated disputes and taught conflict resolution workshops for
the last five years. In addition to conflict resolution workshops, I have conducted anti-
racism, anti-homophobia and size discrimination presentations in Iowa City and Des
Moines.
I am an adjunct assistant professor in Women's Studies, and have been an active member
of Women Against Racism, the University of Iowa Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Faculty and
Staff Association, and Agudas Achim Synagogue.
At this time, I serve on the Board of the Iowa City Consultation of Religious Communities
and the River City Housing Collective Advisory Board, and the Iowa City Martin Luther
King Human Rights Celebration Committee.
I am personable, open-minded, a good speaker and educator, and a clear and articulate
writer. I am enclosing some of my writings for your perusal. All of these columns were
written for the Daily Iowan newspaper.
Thank you for your consideration.
Yours sincerely,
Lea Haravon, Ph.D.
Adjunct Assistant Professor,
Women's Studies
Anti-Homophobia Workshop Facilitator for Homophobia workshops for
University of Iowa Medical College, University of Iowa Residence HaHs, and
Kirkwood Community College, Iowa City, 1991-present.
Member, Planning Committee for Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride
Month, 1994.
Editorial Writer for Daily lowan and Parent Times, University of Iowa.
English, French
LANGUAGES
UNIVERSITY SERVICE/COMMITTEE EXPERIENCE
Planning Committee Member, North American Society for the Sociology of
Sport International Conference. Conference theme: Border Crossings:
Sports, Bodies, and the Third Millennium. Toronto, Canada, 1997.
Project Administrator, Building Community on Campus Project. Designed a
course and other projects and programs under the auspices of the graduate
college to foster a sense of community on the University of Iowa Campus.
Fall, 1996 - Summer 1997.
Women's Studies Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Member,
University of Iowa. Reviewed curriculum changes, revisions, and policies.
Fall, 1994 - Spring 1995.
Presidential Search and Screen Committee Member, University of Iowa.
Assisted the Iowa State Board of Regents in finding a replacement for
President Hunter Rawlings. Chaired ad hoc subcommittee to winnow pool of
applicants. 1995.
Graduate Council Member, University of Iowa. Served as member of
Subcommittee for Degrees, Programs, and Policies which developed a draft
for a policy concerning an upcoming review of the Graduate College, 1994-
1996.
Graduate Student Senator in University of Iowa Graduate Student Senate.
Nominated for President; served as member of Committee to Coordinate ~ __
informational Foram on Unionization: acted as forum moderator; organized .:5:-
an informational meeting for new members of the senate. 1993-1994. ,-~
Seashore-Ballard Scholarship Award Committee, University of Iowa.
Helped select award recipients from dissertation students in the arts and ~ -
humanities. 1996. ~ .:
PUBLIC SERVICE
Board Member, Consultation of Religious Communities, 1997.
Committee Member, Martin Luther King Human Rights Celebration Forum,
1997.
Mediator for River City Housing Collective, Iowa City, Iowa. Provide support for
members who are having conflict; explain Grievance Policy and/or by-laws;
mediate as needed; conduct workshops on communication skills and conflict
resolution, 1993-present.
Moderator for the Graduate Student Senate Forum on Unionization, 1994, 1996.
Member, University of Iowa Lesbian Bisexual and Gay Faculty and Staff
Association, 199 l-present.
Member, Women against Racism Committee, 1991-1995.
LESLIE D. (LEA) HARAVON
311 N Linn St.
Iowa City, IA 52245 USA
(319) 351-2234
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies (Cultural Studies in Sport and
Leisure), University of Iowa, December 1996. Dissertation rifle: Gaining
Respect: Fat Women and Resistance.
M. A. in Sport Sociology, University of Iowa, May, 1993, Department of Physical
Education and Sports Studies.
Master of Arts Thesis Title: Working out the Contradictions: Feminism and
Aerobics.
B. A. in Philosophy, Swarthmore College, June, 1989. American Parliamentary
Debate Association finalist; coordinator of Sexual Abuse Awareness Week.
Certificate in Philosophy and Art History, Universit~ de Paris, June, 1988.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Introduction to Women's Studies, 1997, 1995. In Women's Studies Program,
University of Iowa
Sociology of Women in Sport, Spring 1994. In the Department of Sport,
Health, Leisure, and Physical Studies, University of Iowa
Perspectives on Play and Leisure. Fall 1996. In the Department of Sport,
Health, Leisure, and Physical Studies, University of Iowa
Leisure and the Liberal Arts, Fall. 1994 In the Department of Sport, Health,
Leisure, and Physical Studies, University of Iowa
Hatha Yoga, 1990-Present. Physical Education Skills, University of Iowa,
University of Iowa Recreational Services, Rape Victim Advocacy Program,
University of Iowa Residence Halls, Women's Resource and Action Center,
Saturday and Evening Classes
Aerobics, 199 l-Present. Physical Education Skills, University of Iowa, Women's
Resource and Action Center. Iowa City Recreation Center, University of
Iowa Recreational Services. Agudas Achim Synagogue, Iowa City.
PUBLICATIONS
Exercises in Empowerment: Toward a Femimst Aerobic Pedagogy (1995). Women in
Sport and Physical Activity Journal, 4:2, 23-44.
Expansive Space within a Male Domain: Women's Rugby and Feminist Resistance
(1997). Avant~, 3:3, 112-119.
SCHOLARLY PRESENTATIONS
Hegemony without Headaches: Teactu'ng Cultural Studies to Resistant
Undergraduates
Paper to be presented at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport
Conference, Nov. 1997, Toronto, Canada.
Exercise and the cornmodification of the body
Paper to be presented at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport
Conference, Nov. 1997, Toronto, Canada.
Gaining Respect: Fat Women and Resistance
Paper presented at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport
Conference, Nov. 1996, Birmingham, AL
Presentation given at the Women's Resource and Action Center, University of
Iowa, March, 1997.
Poster Session, North Central College Health Association Conference, Oct.,
1996, Iowa City, IA.
Fat bodies and Foucault, or. in every fat woman is a subjugated discourse tr3'ing to
get out
Paper presented at the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport
Conference, Nov. 1995, Sacramento, CA.
Theorizing Bisexuality
Paper presented at the Sixth Annual Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Studies
Conference, Nov. 1994, Iowa City, IA.
Shoot me if l get that Fat: Contempora .ry Cultural Responses to Fat Women's Bodies
Paper presented at the North .-Mnerican Society for the Sociology of Sport
Conference, Nov. 1994, Savannah, GA.
Power play.' Reconcepmalizing the study of sport history from a critical perspective.
Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Alliance for Health,
Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Denver, Colorado, April 1994.
Co-authored with Rim Libertl.
Erpansive Space within a Male Domain: Women's Rugby and Feminist Resistance
Paper presented at the North ,Mnerican Society for the Sociology of Sport
Conference, Nov. 1993, Ottawa, Canada.
Working out the Contradictions.' Feminism and Aerobics
North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Conference, Nov. 1992,
Toledo, OH.
Exercises in Resistance.' Toward a Feminist Aerobic Pedagogy
North American Society for the Sociology of Sport Conference, Nov. 1992,
Toledo, OH.
Big Ten Conference on Women and Sport, April, 1992, Columbus, OH.
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Wellness and Fat: Toward A Radical Self-Acceptance of the Body/Self
Guest Speaker, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, May 1997.
True Colors.' An Alternative Approach to Leadership and Role-Modeling
Keynote Speaker, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Resident Assistant
Orientation and Training, April 1997.
Exercise and the Body: Empowerment? Exploitation ?
Paper Session Organizer, North American Society for the Sociology of Sport
Conference, Toronto, Canada, November, 1997.
Fat Boch'. Fat Bias: Size Discrimination and the Thin Ideal
A staff training for the Young Women's Resource Center. Des Moines,
Iowa, May, 1997.
Mirror Mirror on the Wall: Women's Bodies and Media Promises
A Workshop and discussion for Resident Hall students, University of Iowa,
April, 1997.
Making the Universio' Work for You
A presentation to Graduate Students at the University of Iowa. February -
May 1997.
Guest Speaker in Departments of Rhetoric, Women's Studies, Sports Studies,
University of Iowa, and in the Department of Women's Studies, University
of Northern Iowa, 1992-Present.
HONORS AND AWARDS
C. Pauline Spencer Excellence Scholarship Fall 1994-Spring 1996. "This
scholarship was established at the behest of Ms. Spencer who received her
B.A. degree from this Deparunent (of Sport Health Leisure and Physical
Studies at the University of Iowa) in 1923." It is awarded to a female student
who demonstrates superior academic ability, has experience and interest in
teaching, holds leadership positions, aspires to challenging professional
goals, and engages in community service.
The John Lockwood Memorial Fellowship for the academic year 1992. This
fellowship grants full tuition to a graduate of Swarthmore College who is a
member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).
Hancher-Finkbine Medallion Award nominee, 1996.
l l~-A HARA VON i
No guilt: Be satisfied, grateful and merry
I spent some time with a
friend of mine who has lost
a lot of weight in the past
year or so. We only get
together every few years
and seeing her thin was
quits a shock. I was used to
her round body and face
and hers she was -- a thin,
'fit-looking' figure I did not
readily recognize. The only
thing about her that looked
the same was her fine, long hair.
It is hard for her to keep this weight ofT. She
does not eat fat, and since fat is what makes us
feel satiated when we eat, she is often hun~*y.
She eats plenty of vegetables, but she is still
hungry.
When I ukod her why she lost the weight,
she said that, froAkly, she did not want to be
alone for the rest of her life. The unspoken
assumption hers is that being fat means being
alone. While I would like to tell her that her
beauty and intelligence and engaging personal-
ity will surely be the determining factors in her
finding a life-partner, ! cannot honestly say
this is 8o because I do not know.
Part. of.me wants to condemn her for not
accepting herself as she was and demanding
that others do, too. But ! can't do that, either. I
have never been fat, so I don't know how she
felt. All I do know is that whatever fears of
alonehess she had were strong enough to result
i- her radical body change and her forever for-
~g pecan pie, ice cream and other earthly
delights. I see how hard it is for her to restrict
her diet as rigidly as she does, and I see her
continue these restrictions in spite of the
stresses of living constantly on a diet. '
Perhaps some would congratulate her on her
discipline and be impressed with her fortitude.
While I recognize that m~ friend is doing some-
thing difficult, I do not readily join in on these
congratulations because I am fist surs that dif-
ficult actions that requirs discipline are to be
congratulated unequivocally.
I wonder what my friend could be doing with
all the energy it takes her to stay thin if she
lived in a world where fat didn't matter. If
women in general spent less time counting the
number of bread slices they consume, calculat-
ing calories, searching labels for fat content
and reading those omnipresent 'Nutrition
Facts" affixed to every food product, what could
we be doing instead? Many women spend more
time looking down at their bellies than they do
looking out at the world. How we look to oth-
ers, how fat we are and other body-mainte-
nance questions take up a sizable portion of
our time and energy. If my friend were a man,
would her fat be as much a source of concern
and of potential aloneness?
I wonder what prevents us from eating as
much as we want of whatever we want, when-
ever we want. And don't tell me it*s health.
Don't even think that. Fitness and the slim
body ideal have nothing to do with health. How
many women do you know who, rather than
gain weight, take up smoking? What about all
the artificial sugars and chemically processed
low-fat foods eaten by those who are on a quest
for thinness? And the fanatical exercisers who'
run with shin splints, and the aerobicizers who"
work out with sprained ankles? These do not
seem to me to be healthy choices.
Health is about listening to our bodies. When '
they are hungry, we should feed them (and no~
calculate the number of calories we ate that
day and then 'decide' to eat), and when they
are tired, we should rest (and not work out
because we said we would work out three times [
a week). Being healthy is about letting our'bed- '
ies have a say in what we are doing with them.
Disciplining the body takes a lot of energy.'
Some are proud of the results they obtain by
dieting and exercising hard, and I will not
begrudge them that. However, I do think that
the phenomenon of a guilt-free feast with
friends Is an endangered one in this age of
hypervigilance of the body.
I love eating with friends who eat a lot,
encourage me to eat mors and take delight in
these oral pleasures. Those who judge my ali-
mentary habits, count my calories for me and
comment on the "healthiness' of my choices do
not make for pleasurable company at meal-
time. Food can be a joy, a communication and
an expression of love. It can be fun, creative
and celebratory. My advice to you this cold-
weather holiday season is to eat, drink and let
that make you not guilty, but satisfied, grateful
and merry.
Lea Haravon's column appears Tuesdays on the
Viewpoints Pages.
OCT 20 PH 12:52
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women reclaim the' r bodies and their pride
· [ had dinner with three fat women in California
~last Saturday night. While the adjective "fat" may
~offend most of us, these woman ee~unlly prefer this
:term to the more commonly used 'big-bonod,"
."heavy,' 'lm'~e,' or even 'voluptuona." They are Ltu'~
~.members of the board of the Nation-I Aseooietion to
i:Advance Fat A~cepLance.
.. ~i~i-,~ Fat accepLance. What does this
term mean? Is te just another
politically carrace cause to fight?
Isn't heing fat unhealthy? Are
'";" " they Lrying get others to be fat to
· i"?~ / . make themselves feel better?
"'?: m.nt ,or,o..th,.. ,h,,
could change ff they would only
· try hard enough? ! diet, why
: can't they?
: And so on, Perhope I here
; LI~ ~ ulreedy made my point - these
"d~F~b)smJ misconceptions ere precisely the
re--on why there is e get eccep-
· ~2~ds Lance movement, But just in case
[ didn't make my point. I'll 8o
lievet each one of these responses m turn.
1. W~at does this ~rm mean?
: Fat acceptance is a subset of size acceptance.
;which is a subset of body acceptance. The main.
'strea-,~ cultural notion is that t}~n is ~md. along. of
;course. with blonde. tall. e~. We don't all look like
Even if fat were unhealthy, does that give not-fat people the right to harass fat people? I
don't hear a lot of invectives yelled at cancer pa6ents on the street. Smokers do not have
people walk up to their shopping carts and remove their cigarette cartons; two of the fat
women at dinner told me this happens to t~em when they ~o shopping. People will
approach them and remoi, e food from thei,r carts. "You don't need this," they will say.
Barbie or Ken. Those 1o~ks deserve no privilege. All
bedy types are OK. '
2. Body acceptance; size acceptance; fat acceptance
- is this Just snother politically correct cause to
fight?
Yes. Where ! come f~om, °politically co,race"
another tor~ for 'sensitive,' 'empe0~ic,' or 'conaid.
ereta." it only got to IM a stigmatized phraM when
soma insensitive, non-empathic end inconsiderate
people took it over and mede fun of it, and of every-
thins el~, too.
3. But, fat is unhealthyl
Not necessarily. And even if it is, so whet?
Our culture has confitted heauty, fitness end
health so that things we thi~k of se being in one cat-
eSory are automatically in the other. Are tanning
beds healthy? Diet pint? Chotmcally-pr~e~Md hair
dye?
Fat people can be healthy and unhealthy, just as
than p~ple can. Some studies have found that fat
women are less likely to suffer from os~oopor~2sis &ud
certsArt cancers, and are more likely to survive heaA
disease. If they are mothere, they have fewer compli.
carlene w~th childbirth. The medical literature is not
unequivocal on the "fat is unhealthy' iseu.. It does,
however, agree on whet 10 resfly unhealthy for peo-
ple of eft sam: dio*4-S.
Even tf fat wore unhealthy, does that 8~ve no,*fat
people the right to lumse fat people? I don*t hear n
lot of iuvec~ivoe yelled at cancer patients on the
street. Smokere do not have people walk up to their
shopping cams and remove their cisM'ette cafi~ns;
two of the fat women at dinner told me this happen
to them when they fo shopping. People wti] approach
them and remove food from their cams. 'You don*t
need tl~s." they wfi] say.
4. What a~ they u-yeS to do, got othere to be fat to
make themselves feel becur?
No. They are trying to Set society to treat them
with decency and mopoct- One of their main premt#s
is that people have a buic body type. Their bodJ
tend to be fettor than the "norm." They could
more become thin than n thin poreon could bece,
fat. Fat IMoplo don't set more than anyone else
leo have shown this), but their set4nf habits ere
~lnized when they oat in public. We tend to thi*
that set, nS and body gtse are d~octly rehtad. Th
are not. The fat acceptance movement doesn't ws
to make not-fat people fat. They don't even think O
is poseable.
5. Why have an acceptance movement for so.,
thing people could change if they would ShAy try ha
enough?
This Is one of t~e big mydu of the than ideal. J~
do itl And if you can*t, it*e your fau]tl You are into
patent. A diet plus your o~n detamnJnat~on wil~ ms
you thinl Talk to n fat woman. tinton to how be
she tried t~ ultor her body. Given the ~na ~
etod w~th being fat, don't you think she'd be thiz
she could? Can we really claim that sfl fat people
la~y and la~k detormmat4on? What about famou~
women Arethe Frm,~u,,; Alethe Clmatle,
Stain and MarsL',t Mend? Oh, and for those of
who know people who have been fat all their
and ar~ now thin, chsck back on them in n few yea
Most significant weight loss is regained in th*
years or lose.
6. I diet, why can't they?
They've atoppod die~,ng.
Why can't you?
l IARA VON
Perpetuating
A friend of mine was on a
tour of Eastern Europe. She
was visiting a small town in
Poland which was for the
most part uninhabited
because of the extermina-
tion of Jews in Poland
before and during World
War II. My friend found
that the tour guide spoke
about Jews as if we no
longer exist - anywhere. To
her, we are simply a dead people due to the
atrocities of the Holocaust.
Later, in a museum, my friend saw a group
of school children who looked different from
most of the young people she had seen. She
wondered if perhaps these children were Jew-
ish. She asked one of the children what kind of
school she attended. The girl said only "a pri-
vate school.' Already she had learned that hers
was an identity not to be flaunted or even men-
tioned.
My friend noticed that in a gift shop there,
necklaces with pendants of the Star of David
were for sale. This would be like selling
rosaries or crucifixes at a newsstand. Taken
out of context, these necklaces lost all their
meaning as religious symbols and were merely
items for consumption for the sympathetic or
the intrigued. My friend, a Jew, felt absent,
invisible and like a curiosity.
a
myth of cultural novelties.
/low different is the attitude of those in this
Polish town from the attitude of those in the
United States who advocate the use of Native
American mascots as representatives of athlet-
ic teams? While neither the Polish town's tour
guides nor the fans of Native American mas-
cots are directly responsible for the respective
holocausts of these peoples, both assume
implicitly that the Jews and the Native Ameri-
cnns, respectively, no longer exist. Of course,
this is true in neither case, but it encourages a
feeling of invisibility and unimportance among
Jews in Poland - like the schoolgirl and my
friend - and among Native Americans in this
country.
In addition. the cornmodification of cultural
and religious artifacts of each group is similar.
People buy Mogen Davids, native feathers or
peace pipes as a novelty. Again, while the con-
sumers of these items are not directly responsi-
ble for massacres, they perpetuate the myth
that these people no longer exist and encourage
us to think of both the people and the items for
sale as cultural novelties.
When apologists claim that they are "honor-
ing" Native Americans, they, as a friend of
mine pointed out, forget that an honor is only
recognized as such when it is accepted by those
whom one is supposedly honoring. 1 know of no
Native American who considers the 'tomahawk
chop" and other such rituals to be anything
more than an insensitive appropriation of a
culture that few in the institution of athletics '
understand, much less respect. This is not an'
honor. It is an instance of cultural colonization.
The similarities between the' treatment of
Jews in Europe and our own treatment of
Native Americans in this country was further
exemplified for me in this juxtaposition, pic-
tured above, of the Cleveland Indians logo with
a cartoon caricature of a Jew from 1933
(reprinted from "Indians Are Us?" by Ward
Churchill). A non-Native American reaction to
the mascot controversy might be to ask, ~Rrhat
is the big deal?" My response is: Look at these
pictures and tell me, what is the difference?
Lea Hatavon's column apl)ears Tuesdays on
Viewpoints PaRos.
t [A t IARA V( )N
Facing fear as the No. 1 lesbian on campus
"Hey Lea, I saw your name
on a bathroom wall today," a
friend of mine said to me one
evening a few years ago. Iler
tone was one of lighthearted
amusement, but I needed
more information before I
was going to be equally
amused. Why would my
i name be on a bathroom wall?
~: '~ Hypotheses flooded my brain
!.
while I calmly asked her to
tell me the story.
'Well, I was in one of the bathroom stalls in o
tJi camires building and I saw a list of mimes
under the heading 'Lesbians on Campus,' and
you were No. 1." Wow. The No. I lesbian on
campus. I asked her who else was on the list,
but she could not remember. Wow. The No. 1
lesbian on campus by a long sbot. ! wondered
who ranked me as such. I joined in my friend's
laughter, trying to toss my public outing off as a
harmless prank executed either by a homophobe
not worthy of my angst or by some shy woman
who was madly in lave with me. Still, though, a
feeling of unrest lingered, so I decided to check
out the bathroom stall Ibr myself.
There were a few things that my friend did
not tell me about the "Lesbians on Campus" list.
First of all, it was next to another scrawled list
titled 'Rapists on Campus." Secondly, next to
my name was written 'aerobics TA." These two
pieces of information added a context to my
fame that changed my perception of the incident
from a harmless prank to a malicious anti poten-
tially dangerous situation for me.
I think Ihl, part that h,thl,red mr? most
associate my job with my alleged sexual orienta-
tion. I wasn't just Lea, some lesbian. I was Lea,
the aerobics Teaching Assistant. Given that this
was next to a list of rapists, I couhhft I~elp but
think that the underlying message of hotb lists
was #people to watch out for on campus." Specif-
ically, the between-the-lines message allout me
was 'Don't take a class from l,ea because she is
the No. I lesbian on campus, and you know
those lesbians."
As I stood in this stall staring at my name, 1
wondered if my students were scared of me. I
wondered if any of them had done tiffs, and I
started ~nentally going through all tile names af
the women in the aerobics classes I tenell to try
to guess who might be tile potential author of
this list.
Usually, there is nothing I love more tiles
teaching aerobics classes. I love encoursging
end motivating people who may feel uncomfort-
able about movement; I love helping them find
that they like sweat and exercise and that they
don't have to take themselves too seriously to do
it. For the first time, I dreaded teaching class. !
knew that I would be wondering which, if any,
of the women in the class had written this. The
trust and affection I felt for my students was
gone. I felt only wariness, anger and hurt.
I left the bathroom and tried to think. A few
minutes later, I returned to the bathroom, red
pen in hand. I had an idea. I circled my name,
drew an arrow from it and wrote, "Actually,
am a lesbian-identified bisexual. If you are
going to out me, get it RIGlIT." ! signed my
name, dated it and let'
Five minutes befi ny nerohies class was
I.,gin tilt, n(.xt day, I .~till did n,,t kn.w if' I was
students. When I walked into the room and saw
them sitting against the wall looking at me like
they always do, I knew that I couldn't just go on
with aerobics as usual; I had to talk to them. It
didn't matter whether one of them had written
about me or not; tile point for me was that my
whole perception of the class, and of teaching,
had changed. ! could not treat them with the
same warmth, care and energy as usual until 1
talked to them.
"Today we are not going to workout," I said.
As they moved into a seated circle on the floor,
visions of the .exu,llly explicit meteri,l~ policy
and of my credibility us an instructor flashed
into my mind. But I dismiesed these fears
because I knew tbut I could not be the teacher
they bad come to know until I told them what
bad happened and what it felt like to be outed
on a bathroom wall, job description and all. In u
world where people can be condemned and
feared for who they love or what they look like,
sometimes these kinds of discussions are more
impotent than a cardiovascular workout.
My students seemed to agree. Some of them
even shared stories of their own about aimilar
unwarranted condemnations. While my stu-
dents did not sweat as much aa they usually do
in that day's class, I aweat enough for all of
them I still don't know who thinks I am the No.
I lesbian on campus, but I don't much care
because I found out something much more valu-
able: the importance of facing fear with commu-
nication, vulnerability and bonesty.
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After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. T
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa Ci'
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR T?
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICAL:
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAMEJ-~I~rl ~1~'~ ~'~'~'~'0-- TERM~,f13¢I,I~ II~
NAME(q. xri5 HOME ADDRESS ~ '~(:3t,~LI3(t~A 0_~' -~ ~'
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? _~_ Yes No
OCCUPATION ~)¥ ,~¥~f~ ~'~ f~l~.~lq~ EMPLOYER~.~n~I
PHONE NUMBER: HO~E ~ BUSINESS ~ '(o(aq~
_,,PERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: ~ ~,, ~a ~
WHAT IS ~UR PR SE~OWLEDGE O~T~DVISORY BOARD? ~ ~~ ~~~~
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON F
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST AN
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CIT'~
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES C
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST TI-
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? VYES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES ~ NO
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same tim-.
cc'~e,k',bdcomal)l).13to ° Augt;s: ; [.
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined'in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economic groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
~ 62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
Racial or Ethnic Minority
Male
__~ Female
Lower Income (see chart below)
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income Levels for
Lower Income Households (5/94):
$26
$30
533
$37
$40
$43
$49
$49
300 for a one person household
100 for a two person household
850 for a three person household
600 for a four person household
600 for a five person household
600 for a six person household
650 for a seven person household
,650 for an 8 + person household
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
.~... 'PLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Count[Ion ~atters of interest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City. ~-° ~
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the w~r~k session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME H ~,,~ ~ ~r~ i.~¥~-¥- .9 TERM
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? ~ Yes ~ No
OCCUPATION ~~'/ L.~ Ch.5~i~.[,,~ EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBER: HOME ~J I-~H-?~? ~ BUSINESS ~~' I La
E"~ERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
.;-t-~,~~, c.~ ~~¢i,~h~,_~ ]~,~,? ~:-..~. ~ ~,,.,~
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD?
~ ~ 7 ' ~ -
~.~r&.cT I~j ' , ~t ' ~ ~.,~ . ) .,.
~0~' ~c. ~~,~,~o>,~.~ ,~ noun;.c , e~¢,;.,~_~v/~/~,..
u,4~ 4r~5.
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? V YES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION?
YES V/ NO
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.
August 1
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economic groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
Racial or Ethnic Minority
~, Male
Female
Lower Income (see chart below)
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income Levels for
Lower Income Households (5/94):
$26,300
$30,1 O0
$33,850
$37,600
$40,600
$43,600
$49,650
$49,650
for a one person household
for a two person household
for a three person household
for a four person household
for a five person household
for a six person household
for a seven person household
for an 8+ person household
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
t ~PLICATION FORM
to our community and its future.
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Cour~cil on
Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
_rr~a. tters of interest
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
NAME A ~+ ~¢1 0~$~~ HOME ADDRESSS~
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? ~Yes ~ No
OCCUPATION ~O~o~ EMPLOYERT~ ~C~,~t70~lO~
PHONE NUMBER: HOME~[~) ~~-- ~~ BUSINESS~I~
F~ERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION:
i.c. lu~te ~ec e(ve.O ~ ~.~,~,'.;.X
w.~ com.,~uno.s ~o you ~m ~ou c.. ~.~ ~o ~.,s ~v,so.v ~o~.~ ~o. s~.~so. ~o~
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? ~YYES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION?
YES '"~NO
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.
August 1
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "|a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economic groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
Racial or Ethnic Minority
Male
Female
Lower Income (see chart below)
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income Levels for
Lower Income Households (5/94):
$26
$30
$33
$37
$40
$43
$49
$49
.300
.100
.850
.600
.600
.600
.650
.650
for a one person household
for a two person household
for a three person household
for a four person household
for a five person household
for a six person household
for a seven person household
for an 8 + person household
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION - PLICATION FORM
.~atters of interest
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Cou/~il on
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME ~,., v~ ~, ~ j~, r.)~,~' £ TERM
NAME ..~c~c..eG,~ ~ ~(~ ~ HOME ADDRESS /~[~
Is your home address (listed above) within the corporate limits of Iowa City? ~ Yes ~ No
OCCUPATION ~)[,,%~ ~[ ~c,.,~ EMPLOYER
PHONE NUMBER: HOME ~ - ~ ~ BUSINESS
EXPERIENCE AND/OR ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL QUALIFY YOU FOR THIS POSITION: ~ e (, ~,~-
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
APPLYING)? ~5 ~ ~- /~-~..~ ~-,~L~c~ ~,~,),~,~-/', ~ ~.~ ~0~ ;~Te.~.
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? ~'- YES NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION? YES ~ NO
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time.
August 199~
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined'in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economic groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
~ 62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
Racial or Ethnic Minority
Male
Female
Lower Income (see chart below)
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income Levels for
Lowel Income Households (5/94):
$26,300
$30,1 O0
$33,850
$37,600
$40,600
$43,600
$49,650
$49,650
for a one person household
for a two person household
for a three person household
for a four person household
for a five person household
for a six person household
for a seven person household
for an 8 + person household
CITY OF IOWA CITY
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION
A. 'PLICATION FORM
Individuals serving on Boards/Commissions play an important role in advising the Council on matters of interest
to our community and its future. Applicants must reside in Iowa City.
After a vacancy has been announced, the Council reviews all applications during the work session. The
appointment is made at the next formal Council meeting. Appointees serve as unpaid volunteers.
PLEASE USE A BLACK INK PEN. Return the application to City Clerk, 410 E. Washington St., Iowa City,
Iowa.
THIS APPLICATION IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT AND AS SUCH CAN BE REPRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED FOR THE
PUBLIC. THIS APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THREE MONTHS ONLY AND AUTOMATICALLY
CONSIDERED FOR ANY VACANCY DURING THAT TIME.
ADVISORY BOARD/COMMISSION NAME H0~L^ ~l(~Jtfq (cf, l/,itsstc~, TERM U~~d ~'~
Is your home address {listed above} within the corporate limits of Iowa City? [ Yes ~ No
OCCUPAT,ON (~e,~ EMP~OVE~ ~'~'~¢ ,~i t~~
PHONE NU~E~: HO~E 3~t-~ ~US,NESS Q,~ ? ~Z~ ~5J~
E~ ~IENCE AND/O~ ACTIVITIES WHICH YOU FEEL OUALIFY YOU FO~ THIS POSITION: I ~a~ ~ ~%d~*r
WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT KNOWLEDGE OF THIS ADVISORY BOARD? I ~.~_. te~l} '~ IOUc~ {'i9 ('a$ltq
WHAT CONTRIBUTIONS DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN MAKE TO THIS ADVISORY BOARD (OR STATE REASON FOR
SPECIFIC ATTENTION SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PLEASE LIST ANY
PRESENT AFFILIATIONS YOU HAVE WITH AGENCIES WHICH MAY APPLY FOR FUNDING FROM THE CITY.
AFFILIATION MEANS BEING A BOARD MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE AGENCY. OTHER TYPES OF
AFFILIATION MUST BE EXAMINED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS BY THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN WHETHER OR NOT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, PLEASE LIST THE
AGENCY AND THEN CONTACT THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE.
IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED, DO YOU WANT TO BE NOTIFIED? ~ YES
NO
DO YOU CURRENTLY SERVE ON ANOTHER IOWA CITY BOARD OR COMMISSION?
YES ~ NO
(It has been Council policy not to permit an individual to serve on two Boards or Commissions at the same time. I
ccle~bdcoma~l~.l~o
August 1996
ATTACHMENT TO APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
It is the mission of the Iowa City Human Rights Commission to protect citizens of the city
from discrimination as defined in the Human Rights Ordinance. In order to further this goal,
the city strives to ensure the Human Rights Commission is representative of the community
and the groups which it serves. Therefore, "[a]ppointments shall take into consideration men
and women of various racial, religious, cultural, social, and economic groups in the city. (Ord.
94-3647, 11-8-94)
Please indicate if you are a member of any of the following categories (your response is
voluntary):
62 years or older
Handicapped or Disabled
'~, Racial or Ethnic Minority
Male
Female
Lower Income (see chart below)
Maximum Adjusted Gross Income Levels for
Lower Income Households (5/94):
$26,300
$30 1 O0
$33 850
$37 600
$40 600
$43,600
$49,650
$49,650
for a one person household
for a two person household
for a three person household
for a four person household
for a five person household
for a six person household
for a seven person household
for an 8+ person household
IOWA
Sally Statsman, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Jonathan Jordahl
Stephen P. Lacina
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
DEC ! 5 '1997
CiTY S OFFICE
December ll, 1997
Naomi Novick, Mayor
Iowa City City Council
410 East Washington
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
Dear Mayor and Council Members:
During the formal meeting on December 11, 1997, the Board of Supervisors voted to
recommend Gretchen Grimm for re-appointment to the Iowa City Riverfront and Natural Areas
Commission.
The Board feels Ms. Grimm is well qualified.
recommending her re-appointment.
Enclosed is a copy of the letter we sent
Sincerely,
Sally Stutsrman
Chairperson
SS/jh
cc: Gretchen Grimm
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE ST. P.O. BOX 1350 IOWA CITY, IOWA 52244-1350 TEL: (319) 356-6000 FAX: (319) 356-6086
Jm c~
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Sally Stutsman, Chairperson
Joe Bolkcom
Charles D. Duffy
Jonathan Jordahl
Stephen P. Lacina
December 11, 1997
Gretchen Grimm
2142 St. Bridgets Road NE
Solon, Iowa 52333
You were formally recommended to the Iowa City City Council for re-appointment to the Iowa
City Riverfront and Natural Areas Commission during the Board of Supervisors formal meeting
on December 11, 1997. fire-appointed by the city, this term begins January 1, 1998 and expires
December 31, 2000.
You will be receiving notification from the Iowa City City Council, ff our recommendation is
accepted and your re-appointment becomes final.
The Board of Supervisors appreciates your interest in Johnson County and your willingness to
serve on this commission.
Sincerely,
Chairperson
SS/jh
cc: ~ Novick, Mayor
913 SOUTH DUBUQUE b'T. P.O. BOX 13~0 IOWA CITY, IOWA ~2244-13f~0 TEL: (319) 3f~00 FAX: (319) 356-6086