Letter: Vote for Pat Heiden on June 7

Join us in voting for Pat Heiden in the June 7 Democratic primary election for Johnson County Board of Supervisors and again in the November general election.

We've known, liked and respected Heiden for years. We believe she's an outstanding candidate who would be a strong, productive addition to our county's government.

Born and raised on a dairy farm in western Iowa, she has been a resident of Johnson County for more than 40 years and for more than 20 years has served as executive director for one of the most well known non-profit senior retirement facilities in the area.

As a candidate, she emphasizes working for a productive and fiscally responsible county government that's inclusive rather than exclusive. Among her top priorities are collaborative and controlled growth, needs of the growing elder population and making mental health and other services needed by our county's diverse metro and rural population accessible and affordable.

Bob and Maggie Elliott

Iowa City