The morning after winning a seat on the Iowa City Council, Mazahir Salih was up early working to support one of the causes she believes in. She testified before the Johnson County Board of Supervisors on community IDs, even though she’d barely had any sleep.
Mazahir Salih
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Letter to the editor: Mazahir Salih and Ryan Hall are ‘two dynamic progressive leaders’
Elections are not only about policies of each candidate. Others have identified their progressive platforms. I want to focus on their character.
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‘A better life is something you build’: Iowa City Council candidate Mazahir Salih hopes to create a more inclusive community
Mazahir Salih, a candidate for one of two at-large seats on the Iowa City Council, is focusing on building a more inclusive community in Iowa City by addressing affordable housing, building partnerships with local businesses and improving public transportation.
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Letter to the editor: Iowa City Council candidate Mazahir Salih’s commitment to justice is inspiring
I write you today to announce my support for Mazahir Salih for Iowa City Council At-Large. Mazahir Salih’s commitment to justice for working class people is inspiring.
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Botchway kicks off city council campaign focused on affordable housing, mental health and economic development
Kingsley Botchway kicked off his campaign for reelection to his at-large Iowa City Council seat with an event at Big Grove Brewery and Taproom last Friday. As people gathered in the game room to talk about issues, play ping-pong and share a meal, Botchway discussed three issues he plans to focus on if re-elected: affordable housing, mental health and economic development, including supporting small businesses.
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Mazahir Salih announces campaign for Iowa City Council seat
Issues of affordable housing and discussions about creating an accessible, inclusive community took the forefront Monday evening as Mazahir Salih, the current president of the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, announced her candidacy for one of two Iowa City Council at-large seats in the 2017 election.
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Center for Worker Justice sees change in leadership
Earlier this week, the Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, a prominent activist organization, announced a change in leadership. Executive Director Misty Rebik, who has been with the organization since it was founded in 2012, will be stepping down as of today, Feb. 26. CWJ works on labor rights, housing and civil rights issues […]
