Vote Tim Conroy for Iowa City Council

To the editor:

I'm writing to endorse Tim Conroy for an at-large seat on the Iowa City Council in November. I've known he and his family for a number of years and am certain he has every characteristic we need to serve our city well.

You do not have to have decades under your belt to be highly intellectually capable (retaining common sense), articulate, experienced and caring of all kinds of people. He is a consummate professional. He also serves as a volunteer for many community causes and does not shy away from pressing social issues. Even though it is to be expected when considering the history of this place, Iowa City's continued ability to grow in stimulating ways - mixing and involving diverse groups, bringing about international as well as national, state, and local achievements in the health sciences, the arts, entrepreneurialism, and in unlimited other ways - I continue nonetheless to be amazed and thrilled at what's 'coming next” for Iowa City.

We have a distinguished and lively past, but a promising future that earlier citizens could only have dreamed of. As a member of our city council, Conroy will represent us well as we open our eyes to move ahead while cherishing and preserving our past. I urge your vote for him and a fresh approach.

Alan Swanson

Iowa City