Support Rick Dobyns for Iowa City Council

To the editor:

I support Dr. Rick Dobyns's bid for a second term on the city council in Iowa City representing District A.

I have worked with him in a variety of settings and find him to be a person of integrity, compassion, fairness and common sense. His concern for the marginalized people of Iowa City and support for practical ways of addressing issues affecting them, such as affordable housing in all areas of the city, is central to the well-being of our whole community.

He seeks to act with fiscal responsibility and at the same time to provide for the planned growth that is essential to our viability and strength as a community. He is future-oriented while also valuing the best in our common history. I have no doubt that he will continue to work hard on the key issues that confront us while communicating openly with residents, city staff and neighboring governing bodies. Vote for Dobyns on Tuesday.

Rev. Mark W. Martin

Iowa City