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Remington has experience seldom seen in elected office
Tom Carsner
Jun. 1, 2024 6:00 am
Mandi Remington, candidate for Johnson County Supervisor in the June 4 Democratic Primary, brings experience that is seldom represented in elected office—single parent of three children, renter, domestic violence survivor, moderate salary, daycare provider and client—that allow her to understand those who struggle in our affluent county.
When other candidates tell us what they can’t do, Mandi is quick to say what we can do by revealing creative solutions with a vision beyond the status quo on affordable housing, LGBTQ+ oppression, health care, hunger, immigration, policing, and other concerns, because she stands beside citizens immediately involved in those issues. Remington tells us we are not powerless, but rather the county can stand up in court to Kim Reynolds’ destructive civil rights and social policies; the county can use its leverage to stand up to utility companies and demand the 24/7, 100% renewable energy county residents want; we can make better policing and prosecution decisions while keeping citizens safe.
Multiple elected officials tell us that Mandi Remington has the experience to do the job of supervisor. As director of CCAN, she is a community organizer who engages with many local providers. She serves on the Iowa City Police Review Board, is a city Climate Ambassador, a member of the County Transgender Advisory Board, and Vice-Chair of the UI Commission on Status of Women. You will do yourself and the county a solid by voting for Mandi Remington June 4. Learn more at www.mandi4supervisor.com.
Tom Carsner
Iowa City
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