Throgmorton best choice for council

To the editor:

Jim Throgmorton and others do not want, as stated by some, to micromanage the operations of the city. They want the council to do its job and thus enable the city manager to do his job.

He understands that the council manager form of government is where the power is concentrated in the elected council and where the council hires a professionally trained manager to oversee the delivery of public service. He wants the council and citizens to be engaged in a dialogue to develop a shared vision for the city and to suggest various ways that the vision can become reality.

I support his vision of a community where all are valued and where their needs are met and their safety ensured. It would be a community that provides accessible and affordable housing and pays a living wage.

Most of the votes of the city council are unanimous. A few big ones have been passed 5-2, with the two minority votes often being cast by Kingsley Botchway and Throgmorton. I am hoping that after this election other council members will join them to make a new majority.

I believe Iowa City is the best place to live. But it can be better. It can be more responsive to the needs and safety of a growing diverse population. I hope you will join me in voting for Throgmorton.

Bob Welsh

Iowa City