Meet Janelle
Janelle has been a resident of Johnson County since 1989. She lives in Iowa City with her spouse, Robin Butler, and their very energetic Border Collie, CJ. She grew up in rural Illinois, in the town of Dallas City. She graduated from Knox College, in Galesburg, IL, with degrees in Political Science and Education. After college, she taught K-12, and coached junior high and high school volleyball and softball. She is the daughter of Linda and Wayne (deceased) Rettig, of Dallas City, Illinois.
Since coming to Johnson County nearly two decades ago, Janelle has been active and involved in our county. She has served on commissions at the city, county and state levels. She has worked for state and federal government, for non-profits, owned a small business, and has volunteered for numerous local organizations.
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Experienced:
· Member, Iowa Natural Resources Commission (DNR)
· Chair, Iowa City Airport Commission
· Member, Johnson County Trails Advisory Committee
· Development Director, Iowa Bicycle Coalition
· President, Northside Marketplace Business Association
· Small Business Owner, Alternatives
· Staff, Congressman Jim Leach
· Chief Assistant, Illinois State Representative David Hultgren
Active and Involved in her Community:
· Neighborhood Representative, Washington Hills Neighborhood Association
· Treasurer, Joe Bolkcom for Senate; Sally Stutsman for County Board
· Advisory Council, University of Iowa Center for Human Rights
· Co-Chair, Citizens for Our Land, Water and Future
· Treasurer/Board Member, Iowa Women’s Music Festival
· Founder/Chair, Iowa Coalition for Human Rights
· Treasurer/ Board Member, League of Women Voters
· Parks and Recreation 2000 Task Force
· Johnson County, Iowa Sesquicentennial Commission
· Human Rights Awards:
1997 Stonewall Award; 2007 Rick Graff Award
Memberships
Iowa City American Legion Post #17 Auxiliary
Bicyclists of Iowa City
FAIR!
Friends of Hickory Hill Park
Iowa Archeological Society
Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation
Johnson County Heritage Trust
Johnson County Historical Society
Johnson County Trails Foundation
League of Women Voters
Pheasants Forever
Sierra Club
