Why I am running- Louise

It has been my privilege to serve the City of University Heights for 18 years. I would be honored to continue serving our community as we move forward.

As Mayor I have collaborated and built relationships with state and local governments, business, agencies, institutions and associations to give University Heights better exposure and inclusion in the community at large. I have the experience, expertise and a vision that can lead University Heights to thrive and flourish for many years to come.


I'm a native Iowan and a graduate of The University of Iowa. My husband Bob and I have lived in University Heights for 27 years.  We are the proud parents of three sons, Aaron, Ryan and Alex & Grandparents of Lilly and Gwenyth

Leadership:

•    City Council -12 years (1994-2005) 
•    Mayor- 6 years (2006 - 2011)
•    Elected 2009 chair of Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG) Urbanized Area Policy Board. * First University Heights Chair since 1989.
•    Re-elected 2010 chair of Johnson County Council of Governments (JCCOG name changed to MPO-JC) Urbanized Area Policy Board. 
•    Member JCCOG Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
•    Member JCCOG Affordable Housing Committee
•    Member JCCOG Regional Trails and Bicycle Committee
•    Member Johnson County Assessors Conference Board
•    Member Johnson County Emergency Management Commission
            Joint Governments Member to School Board
            Member Redistricting Committee for ICCSD
•    City representative –         
o    Johnson County Livable Community for Successful Aging
o    MidAmerican -Energy Sessions
o    FEMA/Sertoma Meetings

Organization – Governance:

•    Established a Professional Agenda at Council Meetings 
•    Established all city staff to provide written reports prior to council meetings
•    Established a monthly written Mayor’s Report.
•    Instituted  "unanimous consent" achieving efficiency in routine motions
•    Created an election year orientation for newly elected officers.
•    Assisted with organizing many University Heights Community Events- including establishing the Chautauqua as an annual event, as well as organizing the first ever University Heights parade for the 75th Anniversary Celebration in August of 2010.