Bob Elliott and Dee Vanderhoef's terms on the Iowa City Council are about to expire. Bob served for one term and Dee for three. Both of these councilors were dedicated to serving the citizen's of Iowa City and should be praised for their service.
Bob, perhaps the next council will build the 4th fire station that you tirelessly lobbied to achieve. I appreciated the respectful manner and energy that you put forth in serving on the council. We didn't agree on all things, but as you were apt to say, "we can disagree without being disagreeable."
Dee, the city council will miss your incredible mind for detail and the studious effort that you put into the tough decisions. Like Bob, I didn't always agree with your decisions, but I honor your service and your efforts for parks and trails. Your legacy is apparent.
Replacing them on the council are Matt Hayek and Mike Wright. With the changing of the guard is a change of ideology which should have a positive impact in selecting the next city manager and addressing affordable housing in a practicable way.
Good luck to Mike and Matt and the other members of the city council. It will an experience you will not forget, right Bob and Dee?
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