SULLIVAN'S SALVOS

March 31, 2022

Sullivan’s Salvos 4/5/22

In this edition:

*Happy Birthday Jordan!

*Happy Ramadan!

*First Family of County Government

*Honor for Johnson County!

*Honor for EMA!

*Congratulations Marcia!

*Primary Field is Set

*ARPA Funds at Work!

*Did You Know?

*Happy Birthday Jordan!

My daughter Jordan turns 28 on April 8^th. Jordan works at a place very similar to Four Oaks in Memphis, Tennessee, and has done so ever since college. She continues to get promoted, and is doing very well professionally.

More importantly, she is a really good person. Man, am I ever proud! Happy Birthday, Jordan! I love you!

*Happy Ramadan!

The Muslim Holy Month of Ramadan runs approximately April 2 - May 2. All my best to those of you who celebrate it! Ramadan Mubarek!

*First Family of County Government

It is County Government Week, and to celebrate, Johnson County is highlighting one of “first families” of County Government, the Phillips family of Iowa City.

Lori Phillips worked in the Sheriff’s Office for 35 years before retiring, holding a variety of different positions along the way. Lori’s husband Dave Phillips has been a Custodian with Johnson County for 13 years. Daughter Jessie Beck has been a General Assistance Specialist in our Social Services Department for 11 years. And son Kyle Phillips has worked for a few years in the Auditor’s Office – he is the person you see taking the minutes at Board Meetings.

Four members of the Phillips family – doing 4 completely jobs, all at Johnson County. Each one a wonderful person and a wonderful employee. It is an honor to be able to highlight their service as a part of County Government Week!

*Honor for Johnson County!

Johnson County has been selected to receive the United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties’ Game-Changer Award – for Financial Stability!

The United Way recognized the commitment of Johnson County to our community. They said, “Specifically, your response to the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding the General Assistance (GA) guidelines to serve a larger number of households will make a huge impact on the stability of our neighbors.”

This is very near and dear to my heart, as I have long been a supporter of expanding GA services. It is a huge benefit to our poorest residents, but previously, it was just too limited. We are now able to help hundreds of additional people who were truly needy, but earned a bit too much to qualify. I am tickled that someone noticed!

The award will be presented at the United Way’s 2021-22 Community Celebration on Wednesday, April 13th, at the Xtream Arena in Coralville. Doors will open at 4 PM, with presentations beginning at 4:30 PM.

*Honor for EMA!

The Johnson County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) was selected for the 2022 Iowa Public Health Association Partner of the Year Award.

The “Partner of the Year Award” recognizes an organization, agency, or business beyond traditional public health settings that has contributed to the health of Iowans. Nominees are organizations that have engaged in successful cross-sector collaboration, developed shared goals, leveraged funding and investments, and/or empowered communities.

Congratulations to Johnson County EMA on this well-deserved award!

*Congratulations Marcia!

Congratulations to Marcia Bollinger, who is retiring March 31 after 33 years as Neighborhood Outreach and Public Art Coordinator for City of Iowa City. That is a long time to serve the public! Congrats, Marcia, and enjoy your retirement!

*Primary Field is Set

The filing deadline has come and gone, and the races are set for the June 7 primaries. Let’s take a look.

Johnson County will have a new County Attorney next year, as Janet Lyness chose not to run for reelection after 16 years in office. Democrat Rachel Zimmermann Smith, who has served several years as a County prosecutor, is the only candidate in the race.

Johnson County will also have a new Treasurer next year, as Tom Kriz chose not to run for reelection after 24 years in office. Democrat Scott Finlayson, who has served several years as a Deputy Treasurer, is the only candidate in the race.

Recorder Kim Painter is running again, unopposed.

There are seven candidates for County Supervisor; four in the Democratic Primary, two on the GOP side, and one no party candidate. You will choose two in the primary and two in the general. Those candidates are Democrats V Fixmer Oraiz, Seth Zimmermann, Jon Green, and Mallory Hellman, Republicans Phil Hemingway and Jammie Bradshaw, and no party candidate Eric Heick.

Senators Kevin Kinney and Zach Wahls are both seeking reelection, albeit in very different looking Districts.

Senate District 45, currently occupied by the retiring Joe Bolkcom, has two candidates vying for the Democratic nomination – Janice Weiner and John Raley.

House District 89 features Democrats Tony Currin and Eleanor Levin.

House District 90 features Democrats Adam Zabner, Christine Wolfe, and Andrew Dunn.

House District 91 is a new District that lumps Tiffin, Oxford, Swisher, Shueyville, and some surrounding rural areas with all of Iowa County. Democrat Elle Wyant of Marengo filed here, while no less than SIX GOP candidates will fight it out.

Incumbent State Representatives and Democrats Dave Jacoby and Amy Nielsen are unopposed.

There is one statewide primary on the Democratic side – that is for Secretary of State, where Eric Van Lancker of Clinton County faces off against Joel Miller of Linn County.

On the federal level, Christina Bohannan is unopposed on the Democratic side as she gears up to challenge Republican incumbent Marianette Miller Meeks.

Abby Finkenauer, Mike Franken, and Dr. Glenn Hurst will all appear on the Democratic ballot for US Senate, while incumbent Chuck Grassley will have to hold off State Senator Jim Carlin of Sioux City.

I will be making some endorsements in some of these races very soon. Please do your homework before you cast your ballot!

*ARPA Funds at Work!

Johnson County Public Health (JCPH) will expand its capacity to help those in the community who are most in need by hiring two additional community health nurses. The expansion is a result of Johnson County’s investment of funds received from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

JCPH works to promote, protect and improve the safety, health and well-being of Johnson County. A primary focus of ARPA funds is to provide resources for governments to address longstanding health disparities that were amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic continues to evolve, community health nurses will work to meet the changing needs of residents and improve health outcomes in Johnson County.

The community health nurses will work to: Promote, maintain and improve healthy lifestyles; reduce the burden of chronic disease for at-risk and underserved populations; address current and emerging health issues; provide outreach to marginalized populations; expand JCPH’s ability to conduct offsite and mass vaccinations clinics; and support the ongoing public health response to COVID-19.

The Board of Supervisors voted to invest $106,346 for Fiscal Year 2022, which ends June 30, 2022. A total of $638,078.40 has been allocated over four Fiscal Years.

More information about ARPA and how it impacts Johnson County is available at https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/arpa.

*DID YOU KNOW? At a population of 156,000, Johnson County is the perfect size for 5 seats in the Iowa House of Representatives. Each of those contains about 31,000 people. Johnson County sits at 2.5 Senate seats, and will need to reach a population of about 186,000 by the 2030 census to get a third full Senate District.

Anyone interested in learning more about County government should take a look at the County website-

www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov.

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---Rod

March 24, 2022

Johnson County is working to increase housing stability by reducing the number of evictions in our community through the expansion of the eviction diversion program. The expansion is a result of Johnson County’s investment of funds received from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic hardship and housing instability for many Johnson County residents, especially for low-income individuals and households. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) instituted a national eviction moratorium in September 2020 to provide relief and stability to renters during the height of the pandemic. The moratorium expired in August 2021, but many people are still at risk of homelessness due to eviction.

In order to legally evict a tenant in the State of Iowa, landlords must use a court procedure – Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED). The number of FED filings in Johnson County increased significantly once the eviction moratorium was lifted. Johnson County’s Eviction Diversion Program provides landlord and tenant mediation services, rent assistance, a staff help desk at the Johnson County Courthouse during FED hearings, and tenant legal guidance and representation. The program is a collaborative effort of Johnson County Social Services, City of Iowa City, Iowa Legal Aid, Johnson County Affordable Housing Coalition and Shelter House.

The Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $337,500 to expand the program during the next three fiscal years. More information about ARPA and how it impacts Johnson County is available at https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov/arpa.

The County recently approved the FY23 budget, which begins July 1^st. Here are a few interesting tidbits about the Johnson County budget:

*Johnson County borrows every year, yet has reduced the outstanding principal 10 of the past 11 years. Johnson County borrows at less than 1% of its debt limit.

*While the population of Johnson County rose 16.5% in the last decade, the number of new employees increased just 5.4%.

I chose to highlight these items because we often hear that Johnson County Supervisors spend wildly. I do not believe that to be the case.

The Iowa Legislature recently passed a law permitting the use of ATVs/UTVs on county roads. Previously, the decision to allow these vehicles on county roads was a local one. Now, as in so many cases, the State has taken away local control and decided for us.

Johnson County has always prohibited these vehicles, despite a large ATV advocacy group lobbying us for the past decade. Why have we opposed it? The answer is pretty simple: these vehicles result in far too many serious injuries and deaths. (A woman I knew from rural Solon died on one just over a year ago.)

Johnson County is home to several experts on this subject, from our Medical Examiner’s Office to the College of Public Health to the Department of Emergency Medicine to the Iowa Center for Agricultural Safety and Health. These and other experts are uniformly, adamantly against legalizing these vehicles for county roads. As we tend to do, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors listened to the experts and listened to the science, and disallowed these vehicles.

But Republicans in the Iowa Legislature can do whatever they want. So led by Bobby Kaufmann, they took away local control. Look for more serious injuries and deaths soon!

My good friend John Deeth made some noise last week when he announced he was “quitting” the Iowa Caucuses. I stand 100% with Deeth! Even though I have only missed one Iowa Caucus since the event started in ’72, I support his stance.

Democrats simply cannot any longer claim to be the party of voting rights, then endorse a process that systematically prohibits a big part of the population from participating. We know that the caucuses are difficult for seniors, people with disabilities, people with young children, people who lack transportation, people who work second shift, and more. So why do it?

I’m tired of fighting like crazy for better absentee voting rules – including a longer window – only to have the party big wigs pretend that does not matter when it comes to our own process. We need a full-fledged Presidential primary in Iowa. There is no amount of “tweaking” the caucus process that will ensure Iowans have the right to vote.

We are either for open, accessible voting or we aren’t. It is a version of the old labor question – “Which Side Are You On?” I am for voting. And I hope my party will join me! There is no excuse for anything less.

Here is the dirty little secret: being first never helped Iowa Democrats. It hasn’t helped us get the Governorship or the Statehouse. We have lost ground in courthouses across the state. Even city councils and school boards have moved the wrong direction. The caucuses are *supposed* to be this important organizing tool. But what they really are is a distraction.

Yes, a lot of money flowed into the state. But that money never came close to covering the very real costs – both monetary and human. Being first helped power brokers meet candidates. (I’ll be honest – it helped me meet candidates!) But it never did a damn thing for poor people in this state. Iowa Democratic Party mucky-mucks continue to be worried about going first. They need to start worrying about winning elections.

I was in the process of writing almost exactly this when I found it in the LA Times. So, below, a slightly-edited version of an LA Times article that says what I was thinking:

“Trump’s impeachment — the first of two — began in the Democratic-led House on Dec. 18, 2019, and ended with a trial and acquittal in the GOP-controlled Senate on Feb. 5, 2020. It stemmed from an infamous call on July 25, 2019, that the then-president made to Ukrainian President Zelensky, who had just been elected.

In the call, Zelensky pleaded for more military weaponry — including the Javelin missile systems that are now helping to stall Russian advances on Ukrainian cities. Trump agreed but said that first, he wanted Zelensky to “do us a favor.”

The favor involved investigating Biden’s son Hunter and his lucrative position with the Ukrainian oil conglomerate Burisma. Zelensky resisted, with his staff insisting on a formal request for an investigation if the U.S. wanted one. His staff also emphasized to State Department officials that Zelensky was leery about getting involved in U.S. politics.

Trump had already frozen the aid, a $391-million package of military equipment and other assistance that had been approved by Congress with bipartisan support. At least 25 Ukrainians died in fighting in the east in the weeks that followed, according to an investigation at the time by the Los Angeles Times.

Only after members of Congress on both sides of the aisle learned about the halt in aid was it finally released on Sept. 11, 2019. It was the first time the U.S. provided lethal military aid to Ukraine, an important, albeit delayed, milestone.

“That chapter, which resulted in the former president’s impeachment, sadly was an encouragement to Putin and weakened Ukraine even in this fight,” said Rep. Adam Schiff (D-California), who led the first Trump impeachment inquiry.

Schiff added that Putin anticipated if he started a broader invasion of Ukraine, he could count on Trump either to praise him or to criticize Biden.

In addition, remember when the GOP tried to blame Ukraine for interfering in America’s elections when it was clearly Russia? I do!

*DID YOU KNOW? Johnson County is bordered by six other counties. (Linn, Cedar, Muscatine, Louisa, Washington, Iowa, and Benton.)

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 rodsullivan29@gmail.com with "subscribe" in the subject line.

As always, feel free to contact me at 354-7199 or rodsullivan29@gmail.com. I look forward to serving you!

March 16, 2022

The Major League Baseball lockout is over, as the players and owners have agreed to a new 5-year deal. I have always been 100% on the player’s side (the union side) in these arguments.

One of the most frustrating pieces of framing is what I used in the heading – “millionaires versus billionaires.” This may technically be true. But the key term here is team OWNERS. As owners, they reap the profits and make the rules. Payers are just hired help. (With very short shelf lives.)

And if we must view it through the lens of millionaires versus billionaires, please keep this in mind:

I find the following comparison helpful in terms of understanding the difference between a million and a billion: A million seconds is 11 days. A billion seconds is 32 years!

That last statistic has always been very helpful. People have a very difficult time wrapping their heads around the concept of a billion. Comparing a billion seconds to a billion dollars really helps.

One of the sure “signs of spring” in Iowa is the list of embargoed roads! Winter weather – primarily cycles of freezing and thawing – can do tremendous damage to roads. In order to allow counties to protect the taxpayer investment in these roads, State law allows County Boards of Supervisors to impose weight restrictions.

The chip seal/oil road systems are most susceptible to damage and are most likely to be subjected to embargoes. Although embargoes typically start and end with chip seal roads, we have put embargoes on gravel roads. Even paved roads may be embargoed. Late February through early May is a very common time for the county to post weight restrictions on county roadways. Once posted, the restrictions may be in effect for a period of ninety days. In the past, posted roadways have been limited to any vehicle less than 8 gross tons. Please check the county website for additional information regarding Board approval and weight restrictions for the 2022 embargo season.

The County Engineer may issue a special permit to individuals who demonstrate a need to move market farm produce of the type subject to rapid spoilage or loss of value, or the need to move farm feeds or fuel for home heating purposes. The issuance of a permit may allow certain vehicles exceeding the weight limit to operate on embargoed roadways.

We get asked for exceptions all the time, but please note - permits will not be issued for any other reason - including transporting construction materials or equipment that exceeds the posted weight limit. Operation of over-weight vehicles on restricted roads without a permit will be at the risk of prosecution. Using alternate routes where possible and breaking down loads into smaller units are methods encouraged to minimize damage to these roads.

Permits for qualified participants will be issued at the Johnson County Secondary Road Department at 4810 Melrose Avenue in Iowa City. The following information will be needed to complete the permit: vehicle license plate number(s), driver’s name(s), type of material being transported, and planned route or roads you plan to travel.

Again, for a list of embargoed roads, see the Secondary Roads page on the Johnson County website: https://www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov.

April marks the seven-year anniversary of the adoption of a Community ID in Johnson County. There are almost 2000 people who have received IDs during this period.

First, a bit of history – the impetus for this came from the Center for Worker Justice (CWJ), a remarkable local organization dedicated to securing fair treatment for immigrant workers.

Like every other organization that has ever existed in Johnson County, the CWJ thought they should start with Iowa City and Coralville. Soon they realized that working with Johnson County might be a better avenue for getting this done.

A committee was formed, consisting of CWJ members, local labor leaders, and three Johnson County officials: Recorder Kim Painter, Auditor Travis Weipert, and County Attorney Janet Lyness.

We also had an ace in the hole when it comes to going through this process. UI Law Professor Stella Burch Elias specializes in Immigration Law. More importantly, she was centrally involved in the successful effort to create a Community ID in New Haven, Connecticut. Having her involved ensured that Johnson County follows applicable federal laws, and prevented us from reinventing the wheel.

The ID itself is a laminated card with a holographic image applied, the same size as a driver’s license. The cost to get an ID is $8 for adults, $4 for children.

Why do we need a Community ID? I have a very personal story. After years of doing nothing, a few years ago, the Board of Supervisors finally began taking action against the criminals that own Regency Mobile Home Park. State law severely limits the ability of the Board to intervene, but there were dozens of credible reports of fraud coming from Regency.

Johnson County detectives swooped in, gathered all the info they could, and began following up on leads. Then they ran into a stone wall. Most of the people they needed to speak with refused to talk to them. These folks saw law enforcement coming, and they went the other way – even when they were innocent victims!

I spoke at length with the lead detective on the case, and he said that this avoidance of law enforcement was common. When I asked why, he said it all came back to a lack of ID.

This illustrates the number one reason for instituting a Community ID – public safety. We need victims and witnesses to come forward in order to solve crimes and see to it that justice is served. The Community ID helps with this.

There are many additional benefits: immigrants can open bank accounts and cash checks; cardholders can access municipal services such as the library, rec centers, etc.; it can serve as a second ID for employment purposes; it can serve as an ID for local schools; the list goes on and on.

The Community ID is available to anyone who can provide the proper documentation. The bar is not as high as an Iowa Driver ID, but there are protections to ensure that the person is who they claim to be.

Johnson County is home to thousands of immigrants. China, India, Korea, Mexico, Sudan, Senegal, Honduras… the people of Johnson County are increasingly diverse. We need to do a better job welcoming these folks to our community. They are our future! I am proud that the County recognized this, and took this important action!

Save the date! The Johnson County Democratic Party is holding our Annual Hall of Fame Awards event on Saturday, May 14 at 7pm at Brown Deer Country Club in Coralville.

Please join us for coffee, desserts, and plenty of old war stories! A cash bar will be available. Parking is free.

The Hall of Fame inductees for 2022 are: Karla Smith and Mat Matthes, Chris and Mike Weinard, and Carol and Roscoe Porch. We hope you can join us in recognizing this remarkable group!

Tickets are available for a $25 suggested donation. People who cannot afford that amount should still feel welcome, but please call 354-7199 so we can get a count.

If you have any questions, please contact Rod Sullivan at 354-7199 or rodsullivan@mchsi.com. We hope you will join us for a fun evening, and lend your voice to those who are honoring these very deserving people. We look forward to seeing you!

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 rodsullivan29@gmail.com with "subscribe" in the subject line.

As always, feel free to contact me at 354-7199 or rodsullivan29@gmail.com. I look forward to serving you!

March 10, 2022

Happy St. Patrick’s Day on March 17! St. Patrick’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year. While not an “official” holiday, this day has long been considered a holiday by my Irish family.

March 17 is a Thursday this year, but we will still find time to celebrate correctly! J Meanwhile, I hope each and every one of you is touched by a little luck o’ the Irish!

*With 23 percent of the population of Celtic ancestry, Massachusetts has a higher proportion of residents of Irish descent than any other state, edging out New Hampshire (20 percent) and Rhode Island (18 percent). The remaining New England states -- Connecticut, Vermont and Maine -- also rank among the top 10 in this category, as do Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Montana.

*New York City has more residents of Irish descent than any city in the world, including Dublin! Boston, however, has the largest percentage of Irish residents of any large American city.

*22 - Gallons of beer consumed per capita by Americans annually. (The equivalent of 176 pints per year.) I used to bring that average way up. Now I bring it way down!

*13 million - In 2017, it was estimated that 13 million pints of Guinness would be consumed worldwide on St. Patrick's Day. And in 2020, it was estimated that in America, overall beer sales would be up 174 percent. In fact, it's the biggest day for bars in the country. And in general, in 2020, it was expected that Americans would spend over $6 billion celebrating the holiday.

*9 - Number of places in the US which share the name of Dublin, Ireland's capital. Dublin, OH was the most populous, at 31,392, followed closely by Dublin, CA at 29,973.

*There are many more Americans of Irish origin than there are Irish in Ireland. (36 million Americans claimed Irish ancestry in 2008; the population of Ireland was 4.4 million at the time.)

*You can't attend a St. Patrick’s Day event without hearing a cry of "Erin go Bragh." What's the phrase mean? It's a corruption of the Irish Éirinn go Brách, which means roughly "Ireland Forever."

March 17 holds a special place in my heart that goes beyond St. Patrick’s Day. That was also the birthday of my late father, Bob Sullivan.

Dad was a proud union man, Hawkeye fan, and Irishman. We were father and son, but also best friends. I can honestly say he was probably the most fun person I have ever known.

Unfortunately, he left this world much too soon, and never got the chance to meet any of his nine grandchildren. I miss him every single day, but especially on St. Paddy’s Day.

So, if you are looking for an extra toast on St. Patrick’s Day, allow me to suggest that you raise a glass to Bob Sullivan.

I am pretty upset with the job that much of the media is doing in terms of coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. I have heard more than one outlet say something to the effect of, “Ukrainians die while Biden sits idly by.” Frankly, I think this type of “analysis” is dangerous!

For starters, it is not as though the world has done nothing. Ukraine has been provided arms and supplies. Other countries are welcoming Ukrainian refugees. Most importantly, the world has been remarkably united in imposing some of the toughest economic and political sanctions in history.

I do not see this as “sitting idly by.” But obviously some talking heads feel otherwise. So, let’s go a bit further down this path. What are the alternatives?

I have heard a “No Fly Zone” mentioned. How, exactly, would this work? Are US forces really going to shoot down Russian aircraft in Ukrainian airspace? If so, doesn’t that signal the start of a US war with Russia?

Do we want war with Russia? I certainly do not. While I have faith in US military supremacy, a war with Russia could easily lead to the use of nuclear weapons. There will be no winners if that happens!

So those accusing Biden of “sitting idly by” need to be asked a few tough questions, including – “Who wins a nuclear war?”

I’m sick of this. I realize a lot of it is Republicans just trying to score political points. But Democrats and Independents need to be ready, willing, and able to refute this ridiculous argument. It is truly bad framing!

Meanwhile, please join me in praying for peace, and praying for our Ukrainian brothers and sisters.

You may have heard about the huge Navigator carbon pipeline scheduled to run through Iowa County – up, just barely into Linn County – and down into Cedar County. Those counties all oppose it. I spoke with Supervisors as ideologically diverse as Stacy Walker in Linn County and Jeff Kaufmann in Cedar County, and all agree that the Navigator pipeline is a bad deal.

This path very purposefully avoids Johnson County. In a way, that makes me proud. But the impacts of the Navigator pipeline will NOT avoid Johnson County, which is why I hope my colleagues will agree to come out in opposition.

These carbon capture pipelines are dirty and dangerous, and require individuals to give up private property in order to make a few multimillionaires even wealthier. They are truly a lose-lose proposition.

Want to really address carbon? Let’s talk wind and solar. It is a million times safer and more environmentally sensitive, and we all benefit, not just a few wealthy investors.

I oppose these carbon capture pipelines, especially the Navigator one. I hope my fellow Supervisors will join me in taking an official position of disapproval.

The Shelter House Used Book Sale requires your donation of used books in order to be a success! If you have gently used books, CDs and DVDs, vinyl records, and puzzles they can be dropped off until March 23.

Drop off is available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10-2 and Sundays 2-4. Drop off at 860 Quarry Road in Coralville. (Books will not be accepted if brought to Shelter House emergency shelter facility.)

*DID YOU KNOW? The legend of St. Patrick says he drove the snakes out of Ireland. In reality, there are no signs of snakes in Ireland’s fossil record. In fact, it’s likely that for millennia there weren’t any snakes in either Ireland or Britain, though Britain eventually gained three species of snakes.

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 rodsullivan29@gmail.com with "subscribe" in the subject line.

As always, feel free to contact me at 354-7199 or rodsullivan29@gmail.com. I look forward to serving you!

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