Elect Brian Richman to serve on board

To the editor:

In this year of great uncertainty with regard to school funding and state and local priorities, it is perhaps more important than ever to elect to our school boards those who not only care about our children, schools and cities, but who also have the knowledge, skills and experience to navigate us through these complex times.

Brian Richman is one such candidate. He will bring to the Iowa City Community School District Board his 25 years of experience as a public finance banker and educator; the skills of collaboration and governance gained as a member and chairman of the Iowa City Housing and Community Development Commission; a thoughtful and analytical decision-making process; and a promise to reintroduce transparency and accountability to the board.

There is no other candidate so well equipped to oversee our fast-expanding district and ensure that precious resources are put to the best use for all of our children today and into the future. I am extremely excited that someone of his character and competence has put his name forth in this election. Please join me in supporting Richman.

Peter Byler

Iowa City