The faces of local and state gov’t
While the UI may seem like a separate world at times, it is major part of the Iowa City community. Here’s a look at who represents you at the city and state level.
Top city officials
Regenia Bailey
• Position: Iowa City mayor
• Term: second, Jan. 2, 2008-Jan. 2, 2012
• Fun Fact: Hobbies include reading,
knitting, and jogging
Dale Helling
• Position: interim city manager
• Fun Fact: Has worked for the city since 1975
City councilors
• Connie Champion has been on the council since 1998, and she is in her third term. She has lived in Iowa City for more than 40 years.
• Amy Correia is in her first term on the council. Her hobbies include gardening, traveling, knitting, playing piano, and camping.
• Matt Hayek is in his first term as a councilor. A University of Michigan graduate, Hayek enjoys camping, hunting, and live music.
• Mike O’Donnell is serving his third term on the council. He serves as the mayor pro tem.
• Ross Wilburn is serving his third term on the City Council. He has a master’s degree in social work from the UI and is the former mayor.
• Mike Wright is in his first term on the council. He enjoys cooking, gardening, and canoeing.
State
Mary Mascher,
D-Iowa City
• Position: state representative
• Term: 7th
• Fun Fact: Is the sixth of 12 children
Dave Jacoby,
D-Coralville
• Position: state representative
• Term: 4th
• Fun Fact: Earned a B.A. from the University of Northern Iowa
Joe Bolkcom,
D-Iowa City
• Position: state senator
• Term: 3rd
• Fun Fact: Hobbies include running,
hiking, cooking
Bob Dvorsky,
D-Coralville
• Position: state
senator
• Term: 5th
• Fun Fact: Graduated from UI with a B.S. in 1972 and an M.P.A. in 1984
Vicki Lensing,
D-Iowa City
• Position: state representative
• Term: 5th
• Fun Fact: Owns a pet crematorium
What they do
City officials — These people have a great impact on the city and how it operates. Where they and university life intersect surrounds what many call a problem — binge drinking. Councilors work with UI officials to work on ordinances like the 500-foot, which would limit bars downtown.
Legislators — These officials lobby on important Iowa bills and money matters, like your tuition.
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