What People are Saying about Janelle
“I have known Janelle for many years and recently had the pleasure of serving with her on the Iowa City Airport Commission. It was in that capacity I was able to experience directly her hard work and dedication on issues affecting all citizens. Her ability to both listen to all sides of issues and to express her own thoughts and ideas was greatly appreciated.”
Randy Hartwig, Iowa City
“Janelle has been very active in the community; serving on boards and commissions, working on political campaigns, and fighting for issues important to her. Since announcing her campaign for the Board of Supervisors, Janelle has made herself available to the citizens of Johnson County to find out what issues are important to them. She knows the people of Johnson County and will represent us well.”
Jessica Hook, Coralville
“Janelle stands out as an intelligent and hardworking person and an excellent listener. Collegiality is necessary for a smooth working Board of Supervisors and Janelle’s affable nature suits her well for teamwork.”
Peter Hansen, Iowa City
“I have known Janelle for several years as a business woman, community volunteer and friend. Janelle is dedicated and committed person who is innovative and persistent in her efforts to contribute to whatever endeavor she is involved in.” “I have seen Janelle at countless city, county and state meetings and forums over the years and believe that she has gained valuable understanding and insights about our County government and intergovernmental relations that would serve our county well. I am impressed with Janelle’s wealth of knowledge.” Alisa Meggitt, “Janelle has the knowledge, background, patience, passion for community good, energy, goodness and listening ear that I desire in a community leader. She is an advocate for the environment and for the quality of life issues that are most important to me as a citizen.” Kathy Huedepohl, Iowa City “To be really successful, a Johnson County Supervisor must be a very hard worker, must be comfortable with a wide variety of people who have very different viewpoints, must be intelligent and committed enough to understand the county’s large and complicated budget, and must be able to work toward achieving consensus on contentious issues. I believe that JAenlle is the rare person who embodies all those skills and talents. In addition, my conversations with Janelle have convinced me that she has a real understanding that for our county to be at its very best, the Supervisors must work in partnership will all county departments to achieve our county’s goals.” "Janelle has a steady head and asks lots of questions before making a decision. Once she decides she puts everything she has into supporting her position. She is a good listener and will work hard for the best interest everyone in Johnson County." “We would be delighted to have a true progressive voice on the Board.” Dorothy and John Whiston, Iowa City
Suzanne Koury, Iowa City
“She demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities during the conservation referendum. She is invested in the community and attends many meetings already to closely monitor legislative development."
Rural Johnson County
Faye Thompson, Iowa City
“Janelle has done so much politically for this community over the years. When I want information on politics, I consult Janelle.”
Marge Penney, Coralville
Eileen Fisher, Solon
Patrick Muller, Hills
Sara Rynes-Weller, North Liberty “Janelle makes informed decisions based on facts after considering all the options. Janelle seeks out input on issues she doesn’t have all of the information on.” Brad Freidhof, Coralville
“Janelle is highly intelligent, articulate and thoughtful. Her commitment to the betterment of Johnson County and its residents is clearly visible in her impressive record of public service. She is one ideal candidate for Johnson County Supervisor. Please join me in supporting Janelle.” “Janelle is knowledgeable about Johnson County and she is devoted to making the area bicycle-friendly. Her years of experience and progressive passion will make her an optimal supervisor!” Risa Dotson Eicke, Iowa City “Janelle Rettig stands out as a candidate who understands the issues of land use and water systems and these matters are important to rural county residents. Her work to pass the conservation bond issues during the 2008 election is wevidence of her initiative and willingness to work hard to represent the long term needs of county residents. I have found Janelle to be direct, engaging, energetic, hard working and committed to doing what makes sense for county residents.” Paul Deaton, Solon “Janelle has a long history of community involvement. Her diverse interests and experience provide a solid background. She is able to consider all aspects of an issue and reach thoughtful conclusions. She has an exceptional ability to connect with people and foster cooperation.” Lynn Gallagher, Solon “Janelle is smart. She is a hard worker, good question asker and listener. She will do her homework and listen to all viewpoints in tackling the challenges facing Johnson County. Her experience operating a small business will help her as a member of the board. Janelle understands budgets. She has worked on land use, conservation and recreation issues, civil and human rights and has worked to make government more open.”
“I support Janelle because of her strong commitment to protecting the environment and improving the quality of public life in Johnson County.”
“Janelle Rettig is a champion for protecting the environment and a wise land use advocate.”
Jean Lloyd-Jones, Iowa City
Jean Lakin, Iowa City
Senator Joe Bolkcom
"What impresses me most about Janelle is her dedication and hard work. She will study carefully all issues that come before the Board and will treat everyone with respect and genuine interest. Seldom do we have such a talented and intelligent person run for public office. Johnson County is fortunate to have Janelle as a Supervisor.”
Jeanette Carter
“As our county grows, we need supervisors like Janelle who are willing to listen, learn, and consider landuse and ecological integrity through the coming century. With wise guidance from supervisors like Janelle, our county will remain healthy and diverse, fostering human and natural communities now and for many years to come.”
Connie Mutel
“Janelle has a long history of community involvement. Her diverse interests and experience provide a solid background. She is able to consider all aspects of an issue and reach thoughtful conclusions. She has an exceptional ability to connect with people and foster cooperation.”
Lynn Gallagher, Solon
Michelle Westfall, Iowa City
“We know Janelle from the American Legion. She not only attends our events, she volunteers, organizes fundraisers and sell poppies for Memorial Day. Janelle is a member of a wide range of organizations, and she is constantly interacting within our community, attending events and being involved. And this is nothing new for Janelle. She has been doing this for years. Don’t we want someone serving in County Government who is so involved with our community?” “Janelle is an effective advocate for the environment." “I first met Janelle about twenty years ago when we were both on the board of the League of Women Voters. I found her to be a thoughtful person who carefully considered all sides of various issues. Johnson County is very fortunate to have someone as able and effective as Janelle Rettig interested in becoming a member of Johnson County Board of Supervisors.” Barbara Beaumont, North Liberty “Janelle’s long-time commitment to public life, dedication to improving our community, and experience with public policy make her an obvious choice.” Monique DiCarlo, Solon “Janelle Rettig was instrumental in Johnson County’s Human Rights ordinance and in same-sex marriage for all Iowan’s. Because of her efforts, Iowa is a better place to raise our family. Janelle has successfully demonstrated the skills needed to be our Supervisor.” Dawn and Jen BarbouRoske, and daughters McKinley and Bre (Plaintiffs in Varnum v. Brien marriage equality lawsuit), Iowa City John Johnson, Iowa City “I appreciate Janelle’s proven commitment to preserving our environment. Without a healthy environment nothing else can be healthy – including our future or economy.”
Jo and Howard Hensch, Iowa City.
“Janelle has worked tirelessly to improve Human Rights for all residents of Johnson County, and she was instrumental in helping me achieve a Human Rights Ordinance for the City of Coralville. I worked with Janelle in passing the county Land, Water and Future referendum so I have seen firsthand her passion for preserving our natural resources. Janelle is fair in her decisions and would work well with other elected officials for the greater good of us all.”
Tom Gill, Coralville
“I have known Janelle for years and she has always been a solid, reliable and dependable person. I support Janelle because we need dependable responsible people like her in positions of public trust.”
"When our daughters "grow up," we want them to be just like Janelle... smart, thoughtful, outspoken, funny, hard-working and a leader. We can't wait to work for her, vote for her, and benefit from her leadership on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors."
Bob and Sue Dvorsky, Coralville
Maureen McCue, Oxford
