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July 8, 2010

Supervisor Neuzil to Attend NACO’s Annual Conference

Plans to focus on strategies to better serve constituents during economic downturn

WASHINGTON, D.C. — County officials from across the country will meet July 16-20 at the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) 75^th Annual Conference and Exposition in Reno/Washoe County, Nev. to set national policies affecting counties and share ideas on leading in tough times. 

Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil will join five Linn County representatives, over 20 Iowa elected officials and nearly 2,000 nationally elected and appointed county officials, along with exhibitors, presenters and guests at the conference. Neuzil is the only representative from Johnson County attending.

Times are tough, however, for counties after nearly two years of a stubborn recession. Many counties are struggling to maintain the level of public services in face of declining revenues and increased costs. “We’ve made smart decisions here in Johnson County to stave off the economic downturn,” said Neuzil. “I look forward to learning new ways to stay on the cutting edge of emerging green innovations and information technology to make sure Johnson County operates smarter and more cost-effectively.”

According to NACo President Valerie Brown, the economic realities of today – and how counties must do more with less – will play a prominent role in the 2010 NACo Annual Conference. “NACo’s Annual Conference is the most important gathering of county officials of the year and offers the best opportunity for county officials to work together and find pragmatic solutions to problems facing county governments,” said Brown, supervisor, Sonoma County, Calif. “We know that many counties are facing their most difficult budget and revenue challenges in decades. The NACo Annual Conference is our opportunity to come together as leaders in county government to determine how best to address our common challenges through national policies and share ideas with each other on innovative governance strategies back home.”  

Conference participants will attend a variety of sessions to gain deeper understanding of issues affecting county government. Workshops include growing green economies, innovative energy ideas, criminal justice efficiency efforts; using technology to enhance court operations; county consolidation, job restructuring, and regional partnerships.

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News Release

March 6, 2010

Neuzil to Attend County Clean Energy Action Day in Washington DC

Plans to Promote Green Initiatives

(Iowa City, Iowa) Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil will be in Washington DC beginning Monday to participate in the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Legislative Conference. While there, Neuzil will join fellow county leaders from across the country on March 10 for "County Clean Energy Action Day on Capitol Hill."  Neuzil plans to meet with Iowa Congressman Dave Loebsack, Iowa Senator’s Charles Grassley and Tom Harkin, Massachusetts Senator John Kerry and others to discuss a revised Federal Energy Bill and urge their support of Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funding. His participation will help demonstrate to Congress the critical role of local governments in creating green jobs and businesses, promoting green buildings, increasing public transit and cleaner vehicles and fuels, fostering community-scale renewables, and building green infrastructure.

Climate Communities, a national coalition of city and county leaders working for new federal resources, tools and incentives to support local government action to improve energy efficiency, promote renewable energy and curb greenhouse gas emissions, is organizing the event.  Climate Communities has already been successful in securing EECBG funding through economic stimulus legislation, getting significant federal resources included for local government actions in proposed federal climate change legislation, supporting the new HUD-DOT-EPA Sustainable Communities initiative, and launching a $20 million "Climate Showcase Communities" grant program at the EPA.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) is the only national organization that represents county governments in the United States.  Founded in 1935, NACo provides essential services to the nation’s 3,066 counties.  NACo advances issues with a unified voice before the federal government, improves the public's understanding of county government, assists counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money.  

Supervisor Neuzil currently serves as a member of the National Association of Counties Information Officers (NACIO) Organization. He is a former member of NACO’s Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee and Water Quality Subcommittee.

Media Advisory

December 29, 2008

Neuzil to join government officials and local business leaders in Washington, D.C.

Monday, February 2nd-Wednesday, February 4th, Johnson County Supervisor Chairperson Terrence Neuzil will joining government officials and local business leaders from the Corridor in Washington D.C to lobby for various infrastructure projects. The trip is coordinated through the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids Area Chambers of Commerce. If the media would like to set up a time during the trip for comments or interviews, you can contact Supervisor Neuzil at 319-356-6000.

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News Release

January 2, 2009

Neuzil Appointed Chair of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors –

Meyers Vice-Chair

 (IOWA CITY IA) Terrence Neuzil was appointed chair of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors for 2009. Larry Meyers was appointed vice-chair. The two were appointed this morning at the Supervisors’ first meeting of the new year.

“I am looking forward to the challenge, we have a lot on our plate in 2009,” said Neuzil. “This coming budget year is shaping up to be one of the toughest as we work to provide necessary services and finish many of our intra-governmental space needs issues all in the midst of an economic downturn.”

New County infrastructure projects that are planned to be completed in 2009 include the Health and Human Services Building, the Joint Emergency Communications and Dispatch Center, an Operations Center at Kent Park for the County Conservation Department and renovations to the existing Administration Building. The Board of Supervisors are also expected to continue to push forward on plans for a new Justice Center.

The position of chair involves both official and ceremonial duties. Neuzil will run the meetings and sign official documents; he will also attend numerous events in the community. “The chair and vice-chair positions rotate annually, it shows a spirit of cooperation amongst the members of our Board that we all get a turn at this,” said Meyers.

Also during Friday’s meeting, the Board designated that official Formal and Informal Board meetings will take place on Thursdays at 9:00am, except for the second Thursday of the month, which is held in the evening at 5:30pm.

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News Release
October 10, 2008

Neuzil to host free Supporter Appreciation Continental Breakfast

(IOWA CITY IA) Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil and the Neuzil for Supervisor Campaign Committee will host a free Supporter Appreciation Continental Breakfast. The event will take place on Sunday, October 19th from 8am-10am at the Eagles Club on Highway 1 West in Iowa City. All supporters are invited to enjoy complimentary morning rolls and muffins, coffee and orange juice. “Not very often do people get invited to a political event where we don’t ask for money,” said Neuzil, “but in this case, it’s our way of saying thanks.”

Neuzil, 38, is running for his third term on the Board of Supervisors. He will join Supervisor’s Rod Sullivan and Pat Harney on the ballot, all three are unopposed in the November 4^th General Election.  In September, Neuzil joined Sullivan and Harney along with Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek in agreeing to limit campaigning, not put up yard signs and let residents focus on races that are contested.

More information about the Neuzil campaign or the event can be found at www.terrenceneuzil.com or by calling 338-3482

News Release
September 29, 2008

Neuzil Reappointed to National Environment Committee – Plans to Work on Flood and Water Quality Issues

(IOWA CITY IA) Terrence Neuzil, member of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, has been reappointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee. Neuzil was nominated by the Iowa State Association of Counties and reappointed and confirmed by Don Stapley, President of NACo. Neuzil is the only elected official from Iowa to serve on the committee that will focus on efforts to address government environmental initiatives, programs and policies at the local, state and national level. Committee members are expected to attend conferences and committee meetings throughout the United States, including lobbying efforts in Washington DC. Top priorities of the committee include water quality and infrastructure, renewable and alternative energy and climate change and air quality issues.

Neuzil plans to work closely with committee members on flood related issues. “The recent flooding across Iowa and the Midwest should remind us that we need to do a better job of identifying major flood-related risk areas and find more incentives for landowners to not develop or redevelop in those areas,” said Neuzil. “We must also do more to protect and improve water quality from pollutants that are entering our lakes, rivers, streams and tributaries.”

This summer, Neuzil was selected by Governor Culver’s newly created Rebuild Iowa Office to serve as a resource member of the Agriculture and Environment Task Force. That committee is working to assess the flooding impact on the state in five areas of importance: Agricultural Economy; Rural Societal Impacts; Impacts on Soil; Water Health and Recreation and Identifying Aquatic Resources and Better Water Monitoring.

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News Release

August 3, 2008

Neuzil selected by Governor's 'Rebuild Iowa Office' to serve on Task Force

DES MOINES, IA – Supervisor Neuzil was recently  selected by Governor Culver’s newly created Rebuild Iowa Office to serve on the Agriculture and Environment Task Force. Governor Culver issued an executive order in July calling on the creation of a report to assess the flooding impact on the state and to recommend initial steps the legislative and executive branches can take to assist in recovery as well as a comprehensive long-term vision for rebuilding a safer, stronger and better Iowa. Neuzil will work with the task force on five areas of importance: Agricultural Economy; Rural Societal Impacts; Impacts on Soil; Water Health and Recreation and Identifying Aquatic Resources and Better Water Monitoring.

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News Release

July 18, 2008

Neuzil Attends National Conference in Kansas City -- Works on Flooding and Water Quality Issues

KANSAS CITY, MO. – Johnson County Iowa Supervisor Terrence Neuzil participated in the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) 73rd Annual Conference and Exposition in Jackson County, MO.

The conference was held July 11-15 in the Kansas City Convention Center and attendees pledged to work to help “Restore the Partnership” between The White House, Congress and counties.  

More than 3,000 elected and appointed county officials representing nearly every state and the District of Columbia adopted resolutions on national issues facing counties – such as emergency preparedness, infrastructure funding and access to healthcare – and participated in educational seminars and workshops to strengthen their public service skills.

Supervisor Neuzil is the only supervisor from the State of Iowa to serve on the National Association of Counties’ Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee. He also serves on the Water Quality Subcommittee. Flooding issues dominated discussion along with continued efforts to address cleaning up America’s water ways.

"Attending the conference this year has helped me with perspective and how we must look forward and learn from our flooding disaster,” said Neuzil. “Hopefully this will remind us of the powers of Mother Nature. I think our county is going to have to think outside the box on things and consider helping in efforts to buy out some of these homes and businesses affected by this disaster. We need to do a better job of identifying major flood-related risk areas as well and we need to also look closer at existing properties within identified floodplains and find ways to reduce or eliminate future development in those areas. I'm hopeful that we immediately start designing stricter development standards for building in or near floodplains."

During committee debate, Supervisor Neuzil also supported and advocated for safer drinking water standards and he lead efforts for tougher penalties and more stringent permit requirements.

“We must protect our drinking water, critical habitat and streams by requiring Clean Water Act permits for all polluters discharging to headwater and seasonal streams,” said Neuzil. “These national issues may or may not have a direct impact for residents of Johnson County, but for those residents who choose to travel to other areas of the United States, it does matter. We’re all in this together”

Neuzil has also been a strong advocate in leading efforts to find ways to clean the Iowa River through Johnson County.

“Our River has been designated as one of the most endangered in the U.S.,” said Neuzil. “These opportunities to attend national conferences allow us to learn ways to address critical needs throughout county government.”

NACo President Eric Coleman, commissioner, Oakland County, Mich., said that for decades county and federal governments have worked together to answer the challenges facing the nation, but in recent years that partnership has diminished.

“The federal government has ignored the needs of counties and the levels of government have become more isolated from one another,” Coleman said. “That’s why the theme of the conference was Restore the Partnership.”

County services and infrastructure are under great financial and operational duress across the country as a result of shrinking revenues, increased costs and increased populations. In addition, emergency disaster preparedness and response challenges are overwhelming many understaffed and budget-crunched counties.

“That’s why The White House and Congress need to Restore the Partnership with the nation’s 3,068 counties to develop pragmatic solutions to our shared problems and responsibilities,” said Coleman, who completed his one-year term as NACo president at the conclusion of the conference.

During general session meetings before the entire conference, delegates heard presentations from several nationally renowned speakers, including former U.S. Comptroller General David M. Walker, who heads the U.S. Government Accountability Office; archeologist and writer Brian Fagan; award-winning director and writer Michael Cory Davis; advocate and author Ashley Rhodes-Courter; and Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian, author and commentator for NBC.

Also attending the conference from Johnson County included Supervisors Rod Sullivan and Sally Stutsman and Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek

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News Release

June 1, 2008

Neuzil Committee offering rides to precincts

IOWA CITY IA – The Terrence Neuzil for Johnson County Board of Supervisors Campaign Committee will be offering residents rides to vote this Tuesday for the June 3^rd Democrat Primary. Voters who need a ride to their polling site may call 338-4298 anytime between 7:30am-7:30pm. Polls are open from 7am to 9pm. Supervisor Neuzil is running for his third term on the Board. More information about the campaign can be found at www.terrenceneuzil.com.

News Release

May 31, 2008

Post-Election Gathering

IOWA CITY IA – Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil and his wife Jill Cryer Neuzil will host a Post Election Gathering on Tuesday, June 3rd beginning at 8:15pm. The event will take place at their home located at 3201 Friendship Street in Iowa City. Friends and family are invited to watch election night results and enjoy appetizers and beverages. The Democrat Primary election polls close at 9pm. Supervisor Neuzil is running for his third term on the Board. More information about the campaign can be found at www.terrenceneuzil.com or by calling 338-3482.

News Release

May 20, 2008

Pig Roast Fundraiser and Election Rally

IOWA CITY IA – The Terrence Neuzil for Johnson County Board of Supervisors Committee will host a Pig Roast Fundraiser and Election Rally on Wednesday, May 28^th from 5-7pm at the Johnson County Fairgrounds on South Riverside Drive in Iowa City. The public is invited to attend the event which will feature hickory smoked pork along with sauerkraut, baked beans, chips and a dessert. Any donation is appreciated.  Supervisor Neuzil is running for his third term on the Board. The Democrat Primary Election is this June 3^rd. More information about the campaign or event can be found at www.terrenceneuzil.com or by calling 338-3482.

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News Release

May 11, 2008

Neighborhood Gathering Set for Supervisor Neuzil in Southeast Iowa City

IOWA CITY IA – A neighborhood gathering for Terrence Neuzil, candidate for re-election to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, is planned for Tuesday, May 13th in southeast Iowa City. The event, open to the public, will be held at the home of Sara and Renee Baird, 1202 Arthur St, from 7pm-8pm.  

Neuzil, 38, is a two-term incumbent and is currently the vice chair of the Board. He is one of four candidates running for three seats in the upcoming June 3^rd Democrat Primary. More information about the campaign can be found at www.terrenceneuzil.com or by calling 338-3482.

News Release

May 4, 2008

Neighborhood Gathering Set for Supervisor Neuzil in University Heights

IOWA CITY IA – A neighborhood gathering for Terrence Neuzil, candidate for re-election to the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, is planned for Wednesday, May 7th in University Heights. The event, open to the public, will be held at the home of Louise From, 207 Monroe Street, from 7pm-8pm.  

Neuzil, 38, is a two-term incumbent and is currently the vice chair of the Board. He is one of four candidates running for three seats in the upcoming June 3^rd Democrat Primary. More information about the campaign can be found at www.terrenceneuzil.com or by calling 338-3482.

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News Release

March 19, 2008

Neuzil Files Nomination Papers for Reelection

IOWA CITY IA -- Terrence Neuzil, Vice Chair of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, has filed his nomination papers with the Johnson County Auditor’s Office to run for reelection to the Board of Supervisors in the June 3^rd Democrat Primary.

The 38-year-old two-term incumbent has been a strong advocate for a more professional approach to county government and creating a comprehensive strategic plan to handle the County’s increased population growth. A recent report showed Johnson County to be one of the fastest growing counties in the state with over 125,000 residents. Earlier this month, Neuzil voted in favor of funding five major Johnson County infrastructure projects. Those projects include the Joint Emergency Communications and Dispatch Center, the three-story Health and Human Services building, the SEATS-Secondary Roads Office and Garage Facility, the Conservation Office and Garage Facility and renovations to the existing Administration Building. The last major infrastructure project to be completed for Johnson County government was the current Administration Building on South Dubuque Street built in 1985.

 “Those of us who voted for this year’s budget did so because we support these projects and felt it was fiscally responsible,” said Neuzil. “The cost of construction is going up 10 to 15 percent per year and the longer we wait, the more expensive it gets. In addition, these investments will increase efficiencies in county services and employee productivity and will reduce over 300-thousand dollars in rent that we are currently paying.”

Neuzil also sees the overcrowded Jail and Court House as the most pressing need in his next term. “Having these county projects completed and the funding mechanisms in place will allow us to be more financially prepared to tackle our next major project, a Justice Center, to handle space and safety needs in both our Jail and Court House,” said Neuzil.

Other goals Neuzil has outlined in his reelection plans include implementation of a series of green environmental initiatives including increased efforts to clean area creeks and the Iowa River. Neuzil also supports efforts to develop a Metro Transportation Plan, upgrade more gravel and dirt roads and build a separated pedestrian and bicycle trail from Iowa City to Cedar Rapids. He also supports protections to agricultural land and farmers and the expansion of programs on diversity, human rights, Spanish in the workplace, the arts, rural economic development, employee wellness and new technology. In his next term, Neuzil plans to hold 200 more “Government and You” Listening Posts to promote citizen participation and open government. Neuzil has held over 350 of the listening posts since taking office in 2001.

Neuzil is a fifth generation citizen of Johnson County. He resides in Iowa City with his wife Jill Cryer Neuzil, a first and second grade teacher at Hills Elementary School. More information about the campaign can be found at www.terrenceneuzil.com .

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News Release

March 2, 2008

Supervisor Neuzil to Meet with Bush Officials at White House

(IOWA CITY IA) Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil will join a team of county elected officials from Iowa on Monday to meet with officials of President Bush at the White House. Neuzil is in Washington DC for the National Association of Counties (NACo) annual Legislative Conference. Recently, Neuzil was appointed to serve on the Environment, Energy and Land Use Steering Committee for NACo and the Water Quality Subcommittee.

At the meeting, Neuzil and the Iowa delegation will brief White House officials assigned to county government affairs on a variety of topics including rural development provisions in the Reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Federal election reform issues will also be discussed along with funding cuts proposed by the Administration to the Byrne Grant Program, a program that has been used by local law enforcement agencies to fight methamphetamines and other illegal drugs.

Differing versions of the Farm Bill, which comes around every five years, have passed the U.S. House and Senate and President Bush may use his veto power. Supervisor Neuzil has been an advocate for incentives to farmers for measures to protect watersheds and Iowa waterways. He will also discuss the importance of value added crops and potential tax breaks for farmers and businesses in the Corridor.

Johnson County taxpayers are also directly impacted by decisions made at the Federal level. “Federal reforming requirements on our election machines is projected to cost our taxpayers 335-thousand dollars this year,” said Neuzil. “Losing our Byrnes Grant money will mean a cost of over 80-thousand dollars to our Sheriff’s Department.” Both Federal appropriations are now being picked up and included in the County’s FY ’09 Budget to be discussed by Johnson County Supervisors at a public hearing on March 6^th.  

Neuzil is hopeful that Johnson County is at minimum partially reimbursed for the losses. “I’m not afraid to tell officials at the Federal level that unfunded mandated changes or the elimination of programs have huge impacts for taxpayers at the local level,” said Neuzil.

Neuzil is being joined by eight other supervisors from across Iowa along with other Iowa elected officials and policy makers with the Iowa State Association of Counties in Washington DC through this Wednesday. The delegation is also expected to attend meetings directly with Iowa Senators Harkin and Grassley as well as with Congressman Loebsack

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News Release

December 27, 2007

Neuzil Announces 2008 Re-Election Campaign

IOWA CITY IA -- Johnson County Supervisor Terrence Neuzil will officially announce next week at the Democrat Caucuses his plans to run for re-election to the Board of Supervisors. The 37-year-old two-term incumbent is credited for working with government officials to develop some of the most aggressive infrastructure projects in Johnson County history. In 2008, two major projects are slated to be completed, including a three-story Health and Human Services building that will house nearly ten county departments. That facility is part of the newly designed County Campus and will be located across the street from the current Administration Building with a skywalk connection over Benton Street. The second major project, a new SEATS-Secondary Roads Office and Garage Facility, will be located off Melrose Avenue. “Our Strategic Plan has identified infrastructure and space needs as our number one priority,” said Neuzil. “Addressing these issues now rather than later will mean budgetary savings along with improved county services and employee productivity.”

By the end of 2012, Neuzil wants to see a Joint Communications Center, remodeling improvements to the existing Administration Building, a new Conservation Office and Maintenance Facility, a new Ambulance Facility, and new road maintenance shops for Oxford-Tiffin and Swisher-Shueyville. Neuzil also sees the overcrowded Jail and Courthouse as the most pressing need in his next term. “We are out of space in both the Jail that was built inadequately for 46 inmates and the one-hundred plus year old Courthouse,” said Neuzil. “I am hopeful over the next year and a half, our Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee will be ready to engage the community in identifying a location, space needs, more jail alternatives and crime reduction strategies, and funding mechanisms to help alleviate the overcrowded conditions in both facilities.”

Other goals Neuzil has outlined in his reelection plans include: more protections for family farmers and the environment; a Metro Transportation Plan along with a reduction of rural gravel and dirt surface roads, and an increase in bicycle and pedestrian trails; support for a stronger health and human service network including a minimum five million dollar investment in prevention programs for children and seniors; expanding programs on diversity, human rights, the arts and rural economic development; and two-hundred more of his weekly “Government and You” Listening Posts. 

“I love Johnson County and I love the job,” said Neuzil, a Democrat. “My top goal has always been to provide a sound and smart government for the people of Johnson County. My decisions will continue to be based on common sense, consistency and fairness. As I prepare for the June Democrat Primary and November General Election, I will continue to encourage long-term managed planning, communication and cooperation between rural and urban citizens, businesses, services and governments, while providing exceptional public services in a collaborative, responsive, and fiscally accountable manner.”

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News Release

November 24, 2007

Johnson County Completes Strategic Planning Session; Neuzil Eager to Work on Future Initiatives

(IOWA CITY IA) Terrence Neuzil, member of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, participated in a major strategic planning work session this past week at the Johnson County Fairgrounds. The session, conducted by Jeff Schott with the University Of Iowa Institute Of Public Affairs, included all five members of the Board of Supervisors along with County Auditor Tom Slockett and County Attorney Janet Lyness. Over 50 major county accomplishments during the past couple of years were identified including design plans for the new County Public Health and Human Services Building and the SEATS/Secondary Roads Building, enhanced Courthouse security, mental illness and substance abuse jail diversion programs, new technology and the reorganization of the county Social Services Department. Issues, concerns, opportunities and trends were also discussed at the session and future goals were prioritized. Along with the completion of existing priorities including the Health and Human Services Building, SEATS/Secondary Roads Building, the Joint Communication and Dispatch Center and an update to the current Administration Building, top tier identified new goals included the creation of a new Justice Facility including jail alternatives, a plan to address environmental issues and global warming, and the development of a comprehensive Metro Transportation Plan including trails.

“I was part of putting together Johnson County’s first Strategic Plan during my first term of office,” said Neuzil. “The result of that was the creation of our County Campus Plan, dealing with space and storage issues, jail alternatives and a strong commitment to technology. During our meeting this week we laid out an aggressive list of new initiatives and I’m eager and excited to get to work on those.”

Click Here to view the Supervisors' 2008 Goals

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News Release

October 30, 2007

Neuzil To Attend Iowa City Global Warming Policy Forum 

(IOWA CITY IA) Terrence Neuzil, member of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, has been invited to speak at a Global Warming Policy Forum in Iowa City on November 3rd.  The event, which is calling for leadership on global warming, is being hosted by Step It Up, and is being sponsored by the Sierra Club, IowaGlobalWarming.org, Iowa Renewable Energy Association (I-Renew), UI-Renew and the University of Iowa Environmental Coalition. The forum will be held from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at 100 Phillips Hall on the University of Iowa campus.

The event will build on Step It Up’s April 14 rally that produced more than 1,400 events in 50 states, the largest global warming event in U.S. history. The events across the country—held one year before the 2008 election— will show the contrast between the intense concern of ordinary Americans and the leadership vacuum in Washington. Along with Supervisor Neuzil, State Senator Joe Bolkom, Iowa City Mayor pro-tem Regenia Bailey, and other leaders will speak out about what they are doing to address the need to reduce energy consumption and green house gas emissions. Presidential candidates and other state and federal elected officials have been invited but have yet to confirm.

For more information please visit the Step It Up campaign website: www.stepitup2007.org or contact: Mike Carberry 319-594-6453 michaelcarberry@hotmail.com

(click here for a text version of his speech)

News Release

September 15, 2007

Neuzil to Attend and Speak at National Climate Forum in Washington DC

(IOWA CITY IA) Terrence Neuzil, member of the Johnson County Board of Supervisors, will be attending and leading a discussion at the National Association of Counties (NACo) first ever County Climate Protection Forum in Washington DC this coming week. The forum, which will include representatives from 100 counties, is being conducted to provide counties with best practices, tools and resources to assist them in the development and implementation of a successful climate change program at home. Specifically, the forum will address climate protection, energy efficiency, renewable energy, green building design and global warming. Neuzil will also lead a discussion entitled “Behavioral Change: Engaging Your Community” which will educate leaders on how to communicate with and identify key stakeholders on climate protection efforts.

Earlier this month, Johnson County became a member of the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). The county is also in the initial stages of joining NACo’s Cool County Initiative and working with communities, including Iowa City, in implementation of a citizen committee to measure and reduce the County’s carbon output and address issues of global warming.

For more information, please call 356-6000.

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News Release

January 15, 2007

Neuzil joins Iowa City Area Development Group Board

IOWA CITY – The Johnson County Board of Supervisors named Terrence Neuzil to serve on the Iowa City Area Development Group Board of Directors. Neuzil’s appointment was confirmed by the nonprofit development group Board of Directors at its January 12, 2007, meeting.

Neuzil replaces Supervisor Sally Stutsman, who served a one-year term on the ICADG board.

A native of Iowa City, Neuzil is serving his second term as a member of the Board of Supervisors. He assisted with the development of the county’s first Strategic Plan and the county’s first Economic Development Plan. Neuzil and Linn County Supervisor Lu Barron created the Johnson-Linn County Leadership Summit, a forum allowing government officials to work together on Corridor projects.

He serves on a number of county government committees including: Iowa State Association of Counties Public Safety Committee on Legislative Affairs, Johnson County Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, Johnson County Economic Development Committee, and the Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Local Government Affairs Committee.  He is chair of the State of Iowa County Rate Information System (CRIS) Board of Directors.

In 2005, the Corridor Business Journal named Neuzil one of its "40 Under 40 Young Leaders."

Neuzil earned a B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of Iowa. Previously, he served as a news anchor, business manager and public service director for KCJJ radio in Iowa City. He also served as an assistant to Iowa legislators Robert Dvorsky and Dick Myers,  and is a former employee of the Iowa Democratic Party.

Neuzil is married to Jill Cryer Neuzil, a Hills Elementary school teacher.

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