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SULLIVAN'S SALVOS
August 24, 2017
Sullivan’s
Salvos 8/29/17
In this edition:
*Labor Day
*Labor Day Picnic
*Labor and Candidates
*One Community. One Bond.
*Did You Know?
*Labor Day
Happy Labor Day next Monday! I love Labor Day. Every Memorial Day
and Veteran’s Day we set aside time to recall the folks whose service has given
us our freedom. I have long felt we need to treat Labor Day in a similar
fashion.
Please take a moment this Labor Day to remember the people who
fought (and often died) to give us child labor laws, 40 hour weeks, weekends,
overtime, vacations, the minimum wage, sick leave, parental leave, OSHA,
employment nondiscrimination, pensions, Social Security, health insurance, and
so much more.
Do not be fooled! Benevolent corporations did not GIVE these
benefits to workers! They were earned by workers who sacrificed! It is a shame
that so many average Joes have chosen to support our corporate masters versus
supporting those whose efforts really benefit the masses.
Unions continue to provide the best protections working people can
have. I feel as though I have accomplished some good things as a member of the
Board of Supervisors. One of the accomplishments of which I am most proud is
starting an employee appreciation lunch every year the week of Labor Day.
Johnson County employees deserve much more, but this is one extra opportunity
to say thank you.
Trust me – the average person has nothing to fear from unions. We
all benefit when folks have safe and healthy workplaces. We all benefit when
workers get adequate rest. We all benefit when workers receive good training.
We all benefit when folks earn a living wage and have health insurance. Unions
help improve the quality of life for all of us.
One example of a way in which unions benefit everyone: much is
made of the automobile industry expanding into the southern US. While these are
not union plants, workers still have good wages and benefits. Some see this as
an indictment of unions. It is precisely the opposite.
Do not think for a minute that these companies pay $17 per hour
because they WANT to. They would be much happier to pay $2 per hour. And, when
China’s workforce improves in quality to the point that they can do automotive
work, the companies will move there.
Understand – large corporations exist for one reason, and that is
to earn a profit. If the laws allowed slavery, some companies would use it.
Because it is cheaper.
So why do they pay $17 in the southern US? Because of the threat
of the United Auto Workers (UAW). If the wages or benefits ever sink too low,
UAW could unionize those workers. The car companies don’t want that, so they
pay the lowest possible acceptable wage.
See? The UAW does not represent the workers at those plants. But
they have driven up the wages and benefits for the workers there all the same.
I am proud to be a member of Local 716 of the American Federation
of Teachers, an affiliate of the Iowa City Federation of Labor. Happy Labor
Day!
*Labor Day Picnic
The Iowa City Federation of Labor,
AFL-CIO, will host its annual Labor Day picnic on Monday, September 4, starting
at noon at Upper City Park, shelter 2. Meat, veggie options and beverages
provided. Please bring a dish to share. Political speeches and a good time
guaranteed. Free to all Friends of Labor.
*Labor and Candidates
Candidates for elected office typically court labor
unions for support. This makes sense; Labor is a large, well-organized group of
regular voters.
So how does one earn the support of Organized
Labor? Well, there are many labor-specific issues, such as the right to bargain
collectively, Fair Share, prevailing wage, card check, choice of doctor,
minimum wage increases, paid sick leave, overtime laws, and more. Strong
support for these issues is critical in attracting the support of Organized
Labor.
Votes on issues matter; they matter A LOT. But
there is a critical, often-overlooked matter when it comes to the support of
Organized Labor – how do you treat employees? Do employees feel as though they
are treated with dignity and respect? Or are they walking on eggshells, just
waiting for the next explosion?
Yes,
the way you vote on the issues is important. But it is equally important that
you treat workers with the dignity and respect they deserve.
*One Community. One Bond.
The ICCSD is going to the voters on September 12 with a bond
referendum. I wholeheartedly support it, and have joined the group urging
passage – One Community. One Bond.
Here are my
thoughts:
1. Our kids
need it. Johnson County keeps growing, and our schools haven't kept up. We add
over 300 students per year in the ICCSD; the equivalent of one elementary
school. Our kids deserve climate controls. They deserve rooms for art, music,
and PE. If nothing changes, 60% of our students will be forced to have class in
a temporary classroom. And ADA accommodations are a matter of federal law!
2. Our
teachers deserve it. Working conditions vary wildly in the ICCSD. Our teachers
are magnificent, and at a minimum deserve to work in safe, comfortable
environments. The Iowa City Education Association endorses the bond.
3. Johnson
County IS education! Education is at our core. Education is our biggest
industry, our biggest employers, and our greatest point of pride. We are
defined by education.
4. Buildings
schools is great for the local construction industry. The Bond is endorsed by
the Iowa City Federation of Labor, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Building Trades, and
Carpenter’s Local 1238.
That is why I support the bond. Now allow me to address some of
the bond’s critics:
Some say, "You can't trust the Board." All the more
reason to pass a bond! Bonding language spells out every project. Passing a
bond is the best way to hold them accountable.
There
is an old Zen proverb: “Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After
enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.” I view the bond vote in much the same
way: “Hate the Board? Our kids need the bond. Love the Board? Our kids need the
bond.”
For
adults to allow their petty political differences to stand in the way of
facilities our children need is simply not cool. This is not about the Board,
and not about the Administration. Neither group will be here for long; our
children will be. While the adults bicker, the children suffer.
Some say, "It is too expensive." The ICCSD has bonds
coming off the same time these would go on. It makes the overall tax increase a
very manageable $.98/$1000, or $4.25 per month on $100,000 assessed value. Even
if the bond passes, the ICCSD will still have the lowest tax rate of any urban
district in Iowa – lower than our neighboring districts.
Some
complain because the proposed bond would be the largest in state history. So?
The 2003 Yes for Kids campaign, which among other things built North Central
Junior High, Tate High, and Van Allen Elementary, was the largest in state
history when it was passed.
Will
the bond perfectly anticipate every future need? Probably not. But critics of
the plan have no viable ideas. The current plan took seven years to get this
far. If we vote no, we are telling our ten year olds they will never see any
facilities improvements during their academic careers. Putting everything on
hold in search of perfection would be a clear case of the perfect being the
enemy of the good.
Finally,
please consider this: With all the negativity in
Washington and Des Moines, where they can do whatever they want to us - here is
an opportunity for us to stand up and show that we support education.
Much more information is available at passthebond.com. I hope you
will join me in supporting One Community. One Bond.
*DID YOU KNOW?
The ICCSD has passed the largest school bond in state history not once
but twice previously: In 1917, voters approved Longfellow, Mann, and Sabin
schools. In 2003, voters approved North Central Junior High, Van Allen
Elementary, Tate High School, and money to acquire future sites.
Anyone
interested in learning more about County government should take a look at the
County website-
"Sullivan’s
Salvos" is sent once per week to any interested party. It will give a
brief update on issues of interest to Johnson County residents.
These messages
come solely from Rod Sullivan, and neither represents the viewpoints of the
whole Board of Supervisors nor those of groups or individuals otherwise
mentioned.
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As always,
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serving you!
---Rod
August 17, 2017
Sullivan’s
Salvos 8/22/17
In this edition:
*Charlottesville
*Still Fighting for $10.10!
*The Green Room
*Viet Nam War Book
*ICCSD Bond Facts
*Did You Know?
*Charlottesville
What
to say? Nazis and other white supremacists take over a mid-sized college town
in an attempt to “Make America Great Again”. People get hurt; people die. A
third of the population is aghast, a third loves it, and a third doesn’t care.
And you know who defends the racists? Our President. It is
despicable. There is no equivocating here; don’t even try. My heart aches for
this country. So many people are so very wrong. We must do SO much better!
*Still Fighting for $10.10!
As
you know, Republicans in the Iowa Legislature and the Branstad/Reynolds team
took away minimum wage increases from tens of thousands of Iowans.
Thousands of those people were here in Johnson County, where the
minimum wage had been $10.10 for six months with no ill effects, and many
benefits. Because we know $10.10 truly is a minimum here, the Center for Worker
Justice (CWJ) has been working on an effort to get employers to voluntarily
remain at $10.10.
The CWJ effort has been going well – over 150 businesses have
agreed to make $10.10 the minimum wage despite the efforts of Kim Reynolds.
So what can you do? There are several things:
1.)
Talk
about $10.10 where you do business. If they pay $10.10, thank them.
2.)
Only
shop at establishments that pay $10.10. If you stop going to an establishment,
tell them why you stopped.
3.)
Help
the CWJ to canvass businesses in Johnson County. Many have yet to be
approached.
We can still create an economy that works for everyone, but we
need your help! Contact the CWJ if you’d like to get involved.
*The Green Room
The Green Room is the latest effort from my friend
Dave Gould. If you are not familiar with his work, you should be!
The Green Room is a University of Iowa Honors
Program course based on a series of questions: How does a community become
smarter… employ that knowledge to uplift the lives of its residents… join with
cities and towns across the country… and collectively change the world? Along
the way, The Green Room will explore a new pedagogy for higher education around
issues that matter.
How will it work? For starters, imagine a series of
thought leaders, musicians, writers, and local nonprofits speaking and performing
in a historic 700-seat theatre filled with students and community members - all
inspired to make a difference.
Before each session, the class will host a “real”
green room experience, connecting students with national and local leaders.
These conversations are poised to create avenues of involvement and service.
To activate both the heart and mind, elements of
music and literature will be interwoven into each class. At the end of a Green
Room session, an activity will be revealed for the entire audience to complete
within 24 hours—a collective push intended to generate momentum – an
“aftershock” honoring our time together. In short, The Green Room is more than
just a class; it’s a community-wide learning experience.
For
more info, see: The Green Room on Facebook and Twitter.
*Viet Nam War Book
Fifty years after the Vietnam War, an
original collection of stories has been released to honor and remember those
who served. A Time to Honor: Stories of Service, Duty, and Sacrifice, and
its corresponding documentary film The Journey Home, are available, free
of charge, to any Johnson County resident who served in Vietnam.
Copies of the book are available at
the Johnson County Veterans Affairs office, Suite 109C in the Johnson County
Health and Human Services Building at 855 South Dubuque Street in Iowa City.
Veterans should bring a copy of their DD214. Books are also available to
surviving spouses of Vietnam veterans; spouses should bring proof of Dependency
Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Contact Johnson County Veterans Affairs Director Gary
Boseneiler at 319-356-6049 or gbosenei@co.johnson.ia.us for more information.
Stories in the Vietnam 50th
commemorative gift represent all states and branches of service; however, the
first several pages of this volume include Iowa-specific information. The book
is available as a state-sponsored gift to Vietnam veterans through 2017.
Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served
basis
ABOUT THE JOHNSON COUNTY COMMISSION
OF VETERANS AFFAIRS: The Johnson County Commission of Veterans Affairs assists
County residents who served in the U.S. Armed Forces, their relatives,
beneficiaries, and dependents in receiving aid and benefits to which they may
be entitled. The Commission also provides temporary emergency financial
assistance to honorably discharged Johnson County veterans who meet eligibility
criteria. The Johnson County Veterans Affairs office is located in the Health
and Human Services Building, 855 South Dubuque Street, Suite 109C, Iowa City,
and can be reached at 319-356-6049 or gbosenei@co.johnson.ia.us.
*ICCSD Bond Facts
As you probably know, I am a big supporter of the upcoming bond
referendum in the ICCSD. Since this is a really important topic, I am going to
dedicate a bit of time to it each of the next few weeks.
This
week, I would like to address growth in the ICCSD. The ICCSD is home to 14,000
students k-12, making it the 4th largest School District in Iowa.
We
add an average of 300 students to the ICCSD EVERY YEAR. Think about that for a
moment. An elementary school might have 2 sections of 25 students per grade. 50
kids per grade, times K-6 equals 350 students. In other words, the ICCSD would
need to build an elementary every year just to keep up!
Of
course, we have not been building an elementary every year. What has happened
instead is schools are overcrowded. Temporary buildings surround our schools.
These temporary classrooms are notorious for poor climate controls.
If
the bond fails, over 60% of the children in the ICCSD will end up having class
in a temporary classroom. Many schools are not air-conditioned. Many schools
lack rooms for PE, art, and music. Many buildings exist in violation of the
ADA. We can do better. We must do better.
Some
claim that we are overbuilding. Others claim we are underbuilding. Frankly,
given the choice, I would much rather overbuild! Remember those 300 new kids
every year? They do not enter into a single school. They are spread across all
25 of our schools.
So adding space for a section or two at virtually every school
makes some sense. Especially considering the Weighted Resource Allocation Model
(WRAM), which creates lower class sizes in needier neighborhoods. When you hear
people claim that Alexander was underbuilt? That is because the Board passed
the WRAM. If WRAM is going to be the District policy, then we need more
capacity. (The alternative to WRAM is bussing, which the community decried!)
When my kids went to Hoover, the neighborhood couldn’t fill the
school. Many kids transferred in. Even then, there was extra space. And you
know what? That was OK!
Those are but a few of the important numbers. For more info,
please visit http://passthebond.com. And please join me in voting YES on or before September 12!
*DID YOU KNOW?
Republicans in the Missouri Legislature followed Iowa’s lead, and passed
statewide legislation that eliminated higher local minimum wages in Saint Louis
and other local jurisdictions.
Anyone
interested in learning more about County government should take a look at the
County website-
"Sullivan’s
Salvos" is sent once per week to any interested party. It will give a
brief update on issues of interest to Johnson County residents.
These messages
come solely from Rod Sullivan, and neither represents the viewpoints of the
whole Board of Supervisors nor those of groups or individuals otherwise
mentioned.
If you do NOT
want the weekly E-mail, simply reply to this message, and type
"unsubscribe" in the subject line.
If you know
anyone else who might be interested, just forward this message. They can E-mail
me at rodsullivan@mchsi.com with "subscribe" in the subject line.
As always,
feel free to contact me at 354-7199 or rodsullivan@mchsi.com. I look forward to
serving you!
---Rod
August 10, 2017
Sullivan’s
Salvos 8/15/17
In this edition:
*Happy Birthday, Melissa!
*Happy Birthday, BJ!
*Lone Tree Fall Festival
*Cosgrove Pork Day
*Democratic Party Nominee for Governor
*Fred Hubbell
*Andy McGuire
*ICCSD Bond Facts
*Did You Know?
*Happy Birthday, Melissa!
My
wife Melissa celebrates her birthday on August 17th. Those of you
who know her know that I am a very lucky man!
Happy
Birthday, Honey! I love you!
*Happy Birthday BJ!
Son BJ turns 21 on
August 22. He is living a dream, working at Walt Disney World in Orlando. I
miss him every day! Happy Birthday, BJ! I love you!
*Lone Tree Fall Festival
The
Lone Tree Fall Festival is August 18 - 20 in Lone Tree. This event is a great
opportunity to share some good times with the fine folks of Johnson County’s
“panhandle”!
*Cosgrove Pork Day
Sunday,
August 20 marks the annual St. Peter’s Catholic Church Pork Day in Cosgrove.
There is a Polka Mass at 11; pork dinners served 11-2; events for kids, bingo,
a beer tent, raffles, and much more!
*Democratic Party Nominee for Governor
There
is quite a race shaping up for the Democratic nominee for Governor of Iowa. And
that is a good thing, because I really believe this is the most important
election in Iowa’s history.
Who
do I support? No one, yet. Why? Because we have very important local races
ahead of us. We have Bond Votes and School Board candidates on the ballot in
September, and City Council candidates on the ballot in November.
My
focus is going to be local politics until mid-November. Then I’ll start to
worry about the race for Governor.
I
do have something to say about the campaigns, however. I have never been more
fed up with the infighting in the Democratic Party. The GOP is ruining this
Country and this State right before our eyes. In light of that, there is a
special place in Hell reserved for the people who are still litigating Bernie
versus Hillary. We need to move on. We have work to do! And we cannot allow
policy differences to turn into personal attacks.
So,
if you are a candidate that wants my support come November – tell your staff
and surrogates to treat the other Democratic Party candidates with respect.
That is the ONLY way you will secure my vote, no matter how good your policies
might sound.
*Fred Hubbell
In
a vein similar to what I just wrote, I am concerned by the number of Democrats
I hear dismissing Fred Hubbell. I have heard far too many people say they
“refuse to vote for the rich guy.”
Let’s
be clear – being wealthy does not make someone a bad person. Nor does it make
someone a bad Democrat.
Most
of the Presidents who did the most to help the poorest people in our society
(both Roosevelts, LBJ) were very wealthy people. They were able to make life
better for millions of poor and working class Americans, and being wealthy did
not get in the way.
Who
knows? Perhaps Fred Hubbell could do the same thing for hundreds of thousands
of Iowans. Or maybe not. But please make your decision based upon his proposed policies
and not based upon his net worth.
*Andy McGuire
I
have also heard a lot of people say that they will not be voting for former
Iowa Democratic Party Chair Dr. Andy McGuire. And that is fine – so long as you
do not follow that statement with a misogynistic rant!
Look
– Dr. McGuire may have led the Party through some difficult times, but she is a
good human being who is sincere in her desire to improve our state. She may not
deserve your vote, but she deserves your respect.
And
I am tired of hearing misogynistic statements about our female candidates! This
is a REAL problem, and we need to address it! The GOP seems to be able to keep
a lid on this – Democrats should be able to do the same!
I
repeat: if you are a candidate that wants my support come November – tell your
staff and surrogates to treat the other Democratic Party candidates with
respect. That is the ONLY way you will secure my vote, no matter how good your
policies might sound.
*ICCSD Bond Facts
As
you probably know, I am a big supporter of the upcoming bond referendum in the
ICCSD. Since this is a really important topic, I am going to dedicate a bit of
time to it each of the next few weeks.
The
first thing I want to discuss is the cost. It is true that $191.5 million is a
lot of money. But I think it is money very well spent. Here are some reasons
why:
1.
The
need is there. Every project on the list makes life better for students and
teachers.
2.
Money
is cheap right now. It is unlikely interest rates will ever be lower.
3.
Similarly,
construction costs are increasing at almost 10% annually. Wait 5 more years to
do a project, and you are paying 50% more for the same building.
4.
The
$191.5 million figure is very conservative. The payback assumes large increases
in interest that are unlikely to occur. (The finance people at the ICCSD can
explain how that total was reached.)
5.
The
ICCSD has bonds coming off the same time these would go on. It makes the
overall tax increase a very manageable $.98/$1000, or $4.25 per month on
$100,000 assessed value. Even if the bond passes, the ICCSD will still have the
lowest tax rate of any urban district in Iowa – lower than our neighboring
districts.
That is correct… people who live in Solon, Clear Creek-Amana,
Mount Vernon, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Davenport, Waterloo, Sioux City…all pay
a higher levy rate than taxpayers in the ICCSD.
Those are but a few of the important numbers. For more info,
please visit http://passthebond.com. And please join me in voting YES on or before September 12!
*DID YOU KNOW?
There are currently 8 candidates running for Governor of Iowa in the
Democratic Party: Ross Wilburn, Cathy Glasson, Andy McGuire, Jon Niederbach,
John Norris, Todd Prichard, Nate Boulton, and Fred Hubbell.
Anyone
interested in learning more about County government should take a look at the
County website-
"Sullivan’s
Salvos" is sent once per week to any interested party. It will give a brief
update on issues of interest to Johnson County residents.
These messages
come solely from Rod Sullivan, and neither represents the viewpoints of the
whole Board of Supervisors nor those of groups or individuals otherwise
mentioned.
If you do NOT
want the weekly E-mail, simply reply to this message, and type
"unsubscribe" in the subject line.
If you know
anyone else who might be interested, just forward this message. They can E-mail
me at rodsullivan@mchsi.com with "subscribe" in the subject line.
As always,
feel free to contact me at 354-7199 or rodsullivan@mchsi.com. I look forward to
serving you!
---Rod
August 3, 2017
Sullivan’s
Salvos 8/8/17
In this edition:
*Rumors and Fake News
*Urban and Rural Divide
*Energy Rebate
*Liberty High School
*Did You Know?
*Rumors and Fake News
We have all heard
about the trend of fake news. This is something that concerns me tremendously.
We simply must be able to agree upon a set of facts. We can disagree after
that, but we have to have a common set of facts.
The
fake news trend understands that without agreed-upon facts, we have chaos. And
that is the plan. It is a craven attempt to continue to erode public confidence
in public institutions, and unfortunately, it works!
I
regret to inform you that the trend toward “fake news” seems to be alive and
well at the local government level. I have seen it several times with our cities
and school districts, and yes – we have it happening at the County, too. Here
is a recent example:
A farmer came up to
me at the County Fair, and said, “The farmers I have spoken with are really
upset about your decision to regulate fences.” I explained that I had no idea
what he was talking about; we have had no discussions whatsoever on the matter.
Thankfully, this guy
does not want to be lied to. He said he was going back to the source, which was
apparently a group of folks who had been talking at the Kalona Sale Barn.
Meanwhile, I double-checked with our Planning, Development, and Sustainability
Director.
Here is what had
happened: a rural Johnson County resident put in a pool. Our building code
requires a fence surround every pool; it is a basic life safety measure.
Apparently, the person who put in the pool didn’t like that A) the fence must
meet several standards, and B) that the fence must be inspected and permitted.
So he complained to neighbors.
Somehow, this
complaint got embellished – Johnson County is going to regulate all fences.
That is simply not true. We only regulate fences in Residential zoning
districts, and even then, only in certain circumstances. Ag zoning districts
are exempt from most zoning; agricultural fences are not regulated this way.
Basically, this
whole thing was bull crap. But a bunch of farmers heard it, and now they hate
the Board even more. So – the person who started the rumor had the desired
effect. More farmers angry with Supervisors. But in reality, it was just fake
news.
While this is
frustrating on a personal level, I am deeply concerned about the long-term
effects on county government. Please – if you have a concern over something you
hear – contact an elected official and ask. It may be legit – or it may be fake
news.
*Urban and Rural Divide
There is a lot of
talk about the “urban-rural divide.” While there is certainly something to
this, I think it is largely a political construct. There are people who benefit
from making things “us versus them” rather than bringing everyone together.
I guess what really
chaps me is people who grew up in Chicago, Des Moines, and Bettendorf trying to
tell me I do not understand farm life. I take that really personally.
I
grew up a few miles from the nearest paved road, with a party line phone. I
spent my early years baling hay, walking beans, detassling corn, picking sweet
corn, and all the rest. I rode the school bus 40 minutes each way. Want to talk
rural? I am happy to talk rural!
And
guess what? We aren’t all that different.
*Energy
Rebate
Energy efficiency
improvements to the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at the
Johnson County Health and Human Services Building have resulted in the largest
rebate Johnson County local government has ever received from MidAmerican
Energy.
Brian Gibbs, key
account manager with MidAmerican Energy, presented a check for $201,088 to the
Board of Supervisors during the formal board meeting held today at the Johnson
County Fairgrounds. The County has garnered a total of $402,433 in rebates and
incentives through its participation in MidAmerican programs since 2013.
The recent project
involved adding three rooftop units to the building to improve energy
efficiency and indoor air comfort. In addition to the rebate check, the project
should result in annual energy savings.
MidAmerican Energy
estimates the County will save about $20,000 each year on energy bills for the
Health and Human Services Building. In addition, about 12% of the building’s
energy needs are being met by the solar energy generated by the rooftop arrays.
The County deposits
rebate checks into the internal Sustainability and Energy Reinvestment Fund to
help complete other energy efficiency or green projects. In addition to major
heating and air conditioning improvements, upgrades include LED lighting,
lighting controls, water bottle filler stations, soil quality restoration (to
improve storm water) and partial cost support for hybrid and electric vehicles
in the County’s shared fleet.
*Liberty High School
The
ribbon cutting for Liberty High School is Saturday, August 12 from 2-4 PM at
Liberty High, 2738 Dubuque Street NE, North Liberty, Iowa 52317. Tours will be
available.
The building of a brand new comprehensive high school is a BIG
deal! As a matter of fact, this is something that has only happened 3 times in
Iowa since 1973!
I found this at Iowahighwayends.net: After a flurry of Baby
Boom-related expansion in 1967-73 (Des Moines Hoover, Iowa City West, Dubuque
Hempstead) in the 50 years since, only four NEW high schools have been/will be
created in the state: Davenport North (1985), Ankeny Centennial (2013), Iowa
City Liberty (2017), and a second Waukee high school (2021). (Districts have
built new facilities, and suburban ones exploded in enrollment, but school
identities moved as well and the number of high schools did not change.)
So
yes, Liberty High School is a big deal! Please join the ICCSD in celebrating
this great achievement!
*DID YOU KNOW?
The population of Johnson County in 1970 was 73,000. West High opened
two years earlier, in 1968. The population of Johnson County in 2017 when
Liberty High opens is 150,000.
Anyone
interested in learning more about County government should take a look at the
County website-
"Sullivan’s
Salvos" is sent once per week to any interested party. It will give a brief
update on issues of interest to Johnson County residents.
These messages
come solely from Rod Sullivan, and neither represents the viewpoints of the
whole Board of Supervisors nor those of groups or individuals otherwise
mentioned.
If you do NOT
want the weekly E-mail, simply reply to this message, and type
"unsubscribe" in the subject line.
If you know
anyone else who might be interested, just forward this message. They can E-mail
me at rodsullivan@mchsi.com with "subscribe" in the subject line.
As always,
feel free to contact me at 354-7199 or rodsullivan@mchsi.com. I look forward to
serving you!
---Rod
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