By Kelcey Patrick-Ferree, Iowa City, District 5
On June 2, we will hold a primary election that includes Johnson County Supervisors. Because Republicans have decided that 3 counties in Iowa are no longer permitted to decide whether or not to use districts for Supervisors, we have had our 2024 local election undone.
Mandi Remington, who has served just over a year in office, is running to keep her seat in District 5. I’ve known Mandi for several years, first as a community organizer, then as a candidate, now as a Supervisor. She is everything we need in local office: deeply invested in the community, connected with the “boots on the ground” organizations from unions to nonprofits to neighborhood associations, and actively seeking out opportunities to make Johnson County a safer, more welcoming community.
In her brief tenure, she has built the foundation for a field mediation program developed between Johnson County, Dignity Best Practices, the city of Iowa City, and community partners, which will launch in January 2027. I want her to see this launch through and see what else she will do for Johnson County. I hope District 5 Democrats will join me in voting for Mandi Remington on or before June 2.
