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Letter to the editor: The Iowa City Council is halting valuable housing projects because they don’t like tall buildings

Posted on Jun 15, 2018 by Letters

The Core 4 of the Iowa City Council have indicated a potentially major shift for the future of development in Riverfront Crossings. There are processes and regulations in place to guide P&Z and the council when considering height bonuses. These are, and should be, totally separate from the rezoning process. While it was appropriate for the council to communicate concerns about height to the developer at this stage, there was no reason to not move forward with the rezoning.
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Letter to the editor: Susan Mims is ‘a strong leader who deserves Iowa City’s continued support’

Posted on Nov 4, 2017 by Letters

Susan Mims is a leader we need in Iowa City. […]

Letter to the editor: ‘We need Susan’s talent and leadership’ on the Iowa City Council

Posted on Nov 4, 2017 by Letters

I would like to express my complete and enthusiastic support to re-elect Susan Mims in the Nov. 7 City Council election. […]

Letter to the editor: Susan Mims plays an ‘indispensable role’ on the Iowa City Council

Posted on Nov 3, 2017 by Letters

No one works harder than Susan Mims. She plays an under appreciated and indispensable role on the city council — progressive on the issues, yet watchful over our tax dollars and mindful of the threats posed by cuts in state and federal funding. […]

Susan Mims wants to bring her experience as a member of the Iowa City Council to District B

Posted on Nov 2, 2017 by Paul Brennan

Susan Mims’ eight years of experience on the Iowa City Council is evident as speaks about the issues. Mims can cite 15-point plans the council has adopted and weigh the benefits of different approaches to zoning regulations, while discussing the issues that face Iowa City. […]

Letter to the editor: Susan Mims is ‘the best candidate’ for Iowa City Council District B

Posted on Oct 26, 2017 by Letters

I am writing in support of Susan Mims for Iowa City Council. I value city council members who are smart, well prepared, open minded and compassionate. Susan exemplifies these attributes. […]

Letter to the editor: City Council candidate Susan Mims ‘is the right person, at the right time, for the right job’

Posted on Oct 24, 2017 by Letters

Sometimes a community gets lucky. A candidate for city council steps forward who is the right person, at the right time for the right job. And for Iowa City, we are lucky again: Susan Mims is seeking re-election. […]

Letter to the editor: Iowa City Council candidate Susan Mims “has been a tireless advocate for progressive policies”

Posted on Oct 23, 2017 by Letters

Iowa City should reelect Susan Mims for city council. Susan has been a tireless advocate for progressive policies focused on environmental sustainability and empowering Iowa City’s most vulnerable residents. […]

Letter to the editor: Iowa City Council candidate Susan Mims has “demonstrated commitment to our community”

Posted on Oct 20, 2017 by Letters

Service. Dedication. Integrity. All of these words describe Susan Mims and her two decades of work on behalf of our community. […]

Susan Mims to seek re-election to Iowa City Council

Posted on Mar 9, 2017 by Lauren Shotwell

Iowa City council member Susan Mims, who is completing her second term on the city council, announced her decision to run for re-election in November as the representative of District B. In the announcement, she said her focus would be on continuing to improve resident’s quality of life and maintaining the city’s financial stability. […]

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