Rettig for Supervisor

Sunday, June 3, 2018

Johnson County: Rally to Re-Elect the Rebel for Our Cause

Early voting has begun in Iowa as of May 7^th and it has been said that all politics is local. Well, Johnson County, that has never been more true than in 2018, this the year of the blue wave. In anticipation of disenchantment & a swell of political momentum from Iowa Democrats, Johnson County is squarely in the crosshairs of Republican legislative targeting. For this reason, I urge the rest of the county to rally around our Rebel Rettig! Return her to our Board of Supervisors where she can continue to do what she has done so well for the past eight years…

-Fight for a minimum wage to be increased to a livable wage

-Develop & explore new opportunities for affordable housing

-Make funding for mental health & disability a high priority!

Janelle is committed to the hard work & the people who do it! So, with so much on the line, the choice is clear. I’ve made it & I know you can too. In Johnson County we need to re-elect Janelle Rettig to hold the line on our Board of Supervisors.

Anthony Currin

Proud Teamster, Strong Democratic Activist and Party Member

Saturday, June 2, 2018

P-C backs Weiner, Rettig, Carberry in primary

P-C backs Weiner, Rettig, Carberry in primary

Johnson County Board of Supervisors

In the race for county supervisor, our vote for one candidate is a no-brainer:
Janelle Rettig deserves another term on the board.

Rettig is sharp, thoughtful, budget-minded, and she is acutely aware of the needs of all all Johnson County residents, urban and rural. She brings a different perspective to the board, admitting that she sometimes will play "devil's advocate" for the sake of questioning and exploring all sides of an issue.

Rettig is passionate about addressing the growing issue of poverty and food insecurity in Johnson County. It’s something people don’t see, she says, and it’s something we can’t ignore. She wants to make headway on affordable housing by finding ways to work with city governments to find solutions.She sees potential in a regional transit authority to address transportation issues and needed access to services.

She also knows the importance of establishing a future jail alternatives center in the county — something she wants to help see through to fruition as a board member.

Iowa City Press-Citizen: P-C backs Weiner, Rettig, Carberry in primary

https://icp-c.com/2LSY6yd

Rettig and Carberry stand for inclusiveness

We want to express our strong support for the re-election of Mike Carberry and Janelle Rettig to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. They have stood up for the kind of inclusive community we want Iowa City and Johnson County to be. Their support for a living wage, for the protection of the environment, for the unqualified defense of the fundamental rights of our immigrant neighbors, and their willingness to challenge a state government that has sought to pre-empt the right of local governments to express the will of their citizens are initiatives that have made this county and this city a beacon of hope. They have shown courage. They have not equivocated. They represent the kind of progressive spirit our community continues to need in these challenging times.

— Shel and Ann Stromquist, Iowa City

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Rettig and Carberry stand for inclusiveness

https://icp-c.com/2xIYahl

Janelle Rettig is Good for Johnson County

I urge voters to re-elect Janelle Rettig to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. She has proven by her votes and actions that she is dedicated to the best quality of life for everyone. From supporting a minimum wage that reflects worker's actual needs to working to improve the infrastructure so important for everyone from farmers to campers she has made Johnson County an attraction for families, students and business. An impressive achievement, especially when the county has a balanced budget with a healthy reserve!

Please vote early for Janelle on June 5.

— Maureen C. Donnelly, Iowa City

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Janelle Rettig for Johnson County

https://icp-c.com/2Jd06zU

Friday, June 1, 2018

JC Dems Volunteer at Free Lunch

It is always a good week when the Johnson County Democrats are volunteering at the Free Lunch Program. The JC Dems cook and serve a good nutritious meal every other month on the first Friday. They have been doing this volunteer work for a number of years. They pass the hat at Central Committee meetings in order to buy chicken and other supplies. It costs about $200 and we serve up to 140-150 people.

There are two shifts of workers and it is always a good time. We solve a lot of world and political problems while cooking and cleaning. Today some of the regulars where away, so other regulars learned new skills and new volunteers stepped up. My Mom was in town and we put her to work at Free Lunch before she spent the afternoon doorknocking for me.

Kitchens can make me nervous because I am not the best cook, but there is always work for every skill set. My job is getting the dining and serving areas ready and starting the dishes. I like to work the 9:30 - 11:30 pre-lunch shift.

The Free Lunch program is a very important program as many people in need rely on this meal for their main food of the day. Free Lunch relies on a different volunteer group each day six days a week.

Free Lunch is located in The 1105 Project at 1105 S. Gilbert Court. One of my top things I am most proud of as a Supervisor was the selling of this building to the Crisis Center for $1. The 1105 Project is an example of the collaboration and success that can come from the County, Cities, non-profit agencies, United Way, the Community Foundation and a bunch of donors all working together for common goals and needs.

We need a caring and compassionate leader

We need a caring and compassionate leader.

I am writing to endorse Janelle Rettig for Johnson County supervisor re-election. I became more active in Johnson County politics over the last year-and-a-half, and Janelle was one of the first elected officials to really make me feel welcomed. She shows genuine care, concern, and interest in the lives of my daughter and me. I have seen this same compassion and interest shown through her work on the board, with the community at-large, and in her interactions at various charitable functions. I have been impressed with Janelle's research on issues, and she’s never afraid to stand for what she believes is right. Janelle has worked tirelessly on environmental issues, remedying human rights and equality disparities, balancing our budget, and mental health issues in Johnson County. Compassionate and caring politicians are a rarity, and it would be sad for us to lose this were Janelle not re-elected. Please join me in supporting Janelle Rettig on June 5.

— Danielle Benford, Coralville

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Janelle Rettig for supervisor

https://icp-c.com/2LQgqbA

Workers have an advocate in Janelle Rettig

Iowa City Press-Citizen: Workers have an advocate in Janelle Rettig

Teamsters Local 238 has endorsed incumbent Janelle Rettig in her bid for re-election to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors in the Democratic Primary on June 5.

I've worked with Janelle Rettig for many years on a variety of issues. Janelle has long been a stalwart supporter of workers in Johnson County. I back Janelle because she backs working families. She has stood side-by-side with workers from the beginning of her political career. She was there at the beginning of the minimum wage fight and the Community ID campaign, and has remained a tireless fighter for those who need a voice.

Workers have a friend and advocate in Janelle. We need to vote for Janelle to make sure she can continue this work.

— Jesse Case, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 238, Iowa City

https://icp-c.com/2xwCVPG