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Remington will help Johnson County function better
Mike Carberry
May. 18, 2024 6:00 am
Mandi Remington is a justice fighter who walks the walk. Join me in voting for Mandi for Johnson County Supervisor in the June 4 Democratic primary.
From Remington’s own experience as a single mother raising three children on one salary, a longtime renter, a past aid recipient, day care provider, and domestic violence survivor, Mandi knows the less wealthy side of the county. She uses that understanding through CCAN (Corridor Community Action Network) to voluntarily assist over 100 area organizations with their work of fighting poverty and hunger by providing clothing, shelter and other care. That compassion will create more just policies.
As a past county supervisor, I know that success in the job comes from showing up and doing something with your position. I have seen other supervisors not attend meetings or liaison assignments and not accomplish much. Mandi shows up to multiple boards and commissions in the county. Her accomplishments increase because her understanding grows. Remington’s calm, reasoned, thoughtful, researched approach to issues and policy will help the Board function better.
Mandi has environmental credibility as an Iowa City Climate Ambassador helping others write climate action plans. With Johnson County as one of MidAmerican Energy’s biggest consumers, she will continue to advocate for them to close their five Iowa coal plants and give us the 24/7/100% carbon-free energy needed to slow climate change, improve our health, and attract employers.
Vote for Mandi in the June 4 Democratic Primary. You can learn more at mandi4supervisor.com.
Mike Carberry
Iowa City
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