Bergus is working toward a peaceful, just Iowa City

As a lifelong Iowa Citian, I am very interested in the health and well-being of our community. I don't believe that the measure of a "successful" community is growth; I keep hoping Iowa City can move away from development and other forms of business-sector growth as our primary aims. In place of these metrics, let's focus on how we care for each other, especially those in the community who are the most vulnerable.

I am voting for Laura Bergus because I am confident she is already dedicated to this approach to the "bottom line." I really appreciate how Laura has publicly grappled with her ideas about our city's approach to law enforcement and come to a position of wanting to increase funding for mental health services, affordable housing, and other areas that are known to decrease the need for policing while helping vulnerable populations feel more secure and connected. Laura is working toward the community I want to live in, and for that I am thankful.

Jennifer New

Iowa City