By Jim and Chris Walters, Iowa City
For over 20 years, Rod Sullivan has served as a Johnson County supervisor. He has set a high standard. A supervisor needs to have a deep affection for the community and awareness of all its needs and problems. A supervisor must listen regularly and attentively to the various voices and viewpoints that make up that community, yet end up representing everyone when decisions are made. A supervisor needs to have confidence in and earned the trust of the employees under board supervision — from department heads through part-time summer help. A supervisor must work cooperatively and effectively with other elected officials — the sheriff, treasurer, auditor, state senators and representatives, mayors, city councils, and union leaders — to achieve desired goals. Supervisors need a keen understanding of financial and budgetary matters — where the money comes from and where it needs to go. A supervisor needs to be present and ready to do the hard work this job entails.
Rod has done that work. He deserves your vote in the upcoming primary.
