My record on Human & Civil Rights and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Diversity and Inclusion has been a passion of mine throughout my life and career. I currently serve as Vice Chair of the Iowa City Human...
COLLABORATIVE LEADERSHIP
Campaign Updates
- Oct 19, 2021
One-Stop Shop of Questionnaires
Candidates fill out lots of questionnaires for news organizations and community groups. Here are links to those I have filled out and...
- Oct 19, 2021
Gazette Endorsement
Three strong candidates are running for two at-large seats on the Iowa City Council. Mayor Bruce Teague, first elected to the council in...
- Oct 19, 2021
Letter from Matt Hayek (past IC Mayor) and Rick Dobyns (past IC Councilor)
On or before November 2, we will have the opportunity to vote for Iowa City Council candidates. Before you go to the polls, we ask you to...
- Oct 19, 2021
Letter from Jo and Terry Dickens (past IC City Councilor)
Letter to the Editor | Vote Jason Glass for Iowa City City Council Jason Glass is a strong leader that Iowa City needs. Your vote is...
- Oct 19, 2021
Letter from Brian Kirschling- past ICCSD Board Member
Glass would bring needed fresh voice Serving in public office is an onerous task that requires making personal sacrifices and taking...
- Oct 19, 2021
Letter of Support from Rev. Dr. Mark Pries (IC Human Rights Commission)
Glass knows what it means to be public servant Voters are in the hiring process. Candidates applied (filed their nomination forms). We...
- Oct 19, 2021
Labels and the Homecoming Parade
While walking in the UI Homecoming Parade Friday night (which was such a cool experience) I was greeting attendees and handing out...
- Sep 16, 2021
My Views on Partisanship, Past and Present
I’ve received several questions about my past partisan political activity and candidates that I’ve supported. As I have with other...
- Sep 15, 2021
Gun Violence and Shootings in Iowa City
After my post about armored vehicles last week, I received an email from an Iowa City resident, whom I respect, that sent some...
- Sep 7, 2021
My Position on the Armored Vehicle Debate
In a post about the increased shootings in Iowa City this year, I was clear that addressing them should be a higher priority than...
- Aug 30, 2021
Public Safety and Increased Shootings in Iowa City
Karen Kubby, past Iowa City Councilor, and someone I have met with and respect, asked a question on an older post of mine and I thought...
- Aug 24, 2021
Statement on Excluded Workers Fund
Over the last several months, I have listened to several presentations from the Excluded Worker Fund coalition. I watched the...
- Aug 20, 2021
Brief Statement on Mayor Bruce Teague's order on 8-19-21
I am preparing a longer statement with my thoughts regarding the pandemic, masks and the Covid vaccine. In the meantime, I want to make a...
- Aug 10, 2021
The derecho, one year later
As so many have already posted about on social media, today is the one year anniversary of the derecho that hit Eastern Iowa with...
- Jul 29, 2021
JASON GLASS REAFFIRMS CAMPAIGN FOR AT LARGE COUNCIL SEAT
IOWA CITY, IA—Jason Glass reaffirms his candidacy for the Iowa City Council election on November 2, 2021, seeking one of the two At Large...
- Jul 28, 2021
Statement on TRC Budget and Stipend Request
When the Iowa City Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) announced their proposed budget, I received several inquiries about what I...
- May 11, 2021
Iowa City must do more to limit negative police interactions
Police should not be involved with air freshener enforcement or scolding our neighbors about bottle rockets Jason Glass - Guest columnist...