Consider Iowa City’s future when voting

To the editor:

Anyone who runs for Iowa City Council should be commended for considering the commitment. How lucky we are to have such a nice pool of people running to give their energy and time to the city.

What stands out to me though are those who have experience with how a city runs behind the scenes and also the foresight to consider the impact of the decisions of city council. I have a young family and it matters to me that my sons are raised in the place that takes its constituents into account. A place that is designed for supporting a healthy environment.

I believe that John Thomas and Jim Throgmorton are choices for city council who have the foresight to consider the impact of decisions on the future generations of Iowa City. I am uncomfortable with a council that thinks $200,000 one-bedroom apartments offer affordable housing. I am weary of a council that places market value higher than long term sustainability. I'm voting for Thomas because I am voting for our neighborhoods, because I am voting for a downtown that is planned with purpose. Because I am voting for the education of my children and existence of parks and healthy communities. Because I am voting for Iowa City.

Jackie Biger

Iowa City