Conroy ideal choice for Iowa City Council

To the editor:

I support Tim Conroy, an At-Large Iowa City Council candidate. Knowing Conroy as I do, I am confident that he will help make this community one that I will want to live in for many years to come.

He will cut through the rhetoric associated with the divisive issues facing our community. He makes informed decisions that rely on a variety of perspectives and objective data; his thoughtful, analytical approach to problem solving is what this community needs from its leaders.

As a realtor, he works with a range of clients along the socioeconomic spectrum and must represent each of their interests to the best of his ability. He understands the power of real estate development to transform a community on many levels, from tax base to job creation to affordable housing options and community amenities. He an fairly evaluate current and future development options while respecting Iowa City's rich history.

Finally, having grown up in the Iowa Writers' Workshop with his father as the program's longtime director, he has a profound appreciation for the arts and will support programs that grow our community's reputation as a revered Midwestern hub for arts and culture.

For these reasons and many more, Conroy is an ideal choice for Iowa City Council.

Dan Matheson

Iowa City