“Ultimately, as cities navigate the intersecting crises of today–from homelessness to transit inequity to climate change–addressing wealth inequality through broad-scale economic transformation is critical.” –Nairuti Shastry and Megan Alter
“We must continue to grow Iowa City in economically sound and inclusive ways. Strengthening retail for the south district is an obvious way to do that: dry goods, restaurants, a Newbo-type market at the IC Marketplace? Yes. Otherwise, as Iowa City grows, this district runs the real risk of being a pass-through area, populated only with mega-convenience stores, self-storage and an empty mall. Rezoning in Pepperwood Plaza will create a few small retail storefronts, and it is a move in the right direction. Let’s keep it moving. It matters for equity, economy and community.”
As the city moves into the future, decisive leadership is needed to tackle the problems that we face — Megan Alter will bring that leadership, and she has the Editorial Board’s full endorsement.
Megan: “My entire campaign addresses equity concerns that impact people every day. Simply, we must focus on fixing everyday economic and community needs because they are equity issues.”
STOOD OUT: Megan Alter – Megan has done her homework. The review committee felt her responses to the questionnaire overall demonstrated more specific understanding, clear support of ICDD initiatives and positions, and a desire to work collaboratively to solve community-wide challenges.
What unique perspective or skills do you bring to the council? I am a strategic thinker and a practical one: I bring ideas into being. As the co-founder of Neighborhood NESTS (micro-hubs for atrisk students during COVID), I attest to the power of coalition building and focused action. We brought state, county, and local officials to the table along with the UI, ICCSD, and non-profits, and stood up our first hub in six weeks. I know how to listen, take input, adapt, and co-create stronger plans. Finally, as someone involved in community efforts for years, I am committed to championing the simple truth: women’s issues are community issues.
What unique perspective or skills do you bring to the council? I am a strategic thinker and a practical one: I bring ideas into being. As the co-founder of Neighborhood NESTS (micro-hubs for atrisk students during COVID), I attest to the power of coalition building and focused action. We brought state, county, and local officials to the table along with the UI, ICCSD, and non-profits, and stood up our first hub in six weeks. I know how to listen, take input, adapt, and co-create stronger plans. Finally, as someone involved in community efforts for years, I am committed to championing the simple truth: women’s issues are community issues.
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