What People are Saying about Janelle
“I support Janelle because she is hard working, fair and wants to do the most good for the most people.” Suzanne Koury, Iowa City
“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 "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
“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."
Alisa Meggett, NE 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.”
Eileen Fisher, Solon
Patrick Muller, Hills
“I support Janelle because of her strong commitment to protecting the environment and improving the quality of public life in Johnson County.” 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 is a champion for protecting the environment and a wise land use advocate.”
Jean Lloyd-Jones, Iowa City
Jean Lakin, Iowa City
Michelle Westfall, Iowa City
“Janelle is an effective advocate for the environment.” 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 "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." “I appreciate Janelle’s proven commitment to preserving our environment. Without a healthy environment nothing else can be healthy – including our future or economy.”
“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.”
Bob and Sue Dvorsky, Coralville
Maureen McCue, Oxford
