Amy Nielsen

Amy Nielsen was born in Keokuk Iowa.[1] Nielsen graduated from Iowa City West High School in 1995.[1][2] She has served as the mayor of North Liberty, Iowa, as the Iowa state director of the National Foundation of Women Legislators, on the Iowa City Community School District’s Equity Advisory Committee, on the Community Education Districtwide Advisory Council, on the Johnson County Metropolitan Planning Organization, and on the North Liberty Community Pantry Board of Directors. Nielsen has also been affiliated with the Garner Elementary Walking School Bus program and the Iowa City Blue Zones Project.[1][2][3]

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Nielsen's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[8]

Education

As a mother of three children in the Iowa City Community School District, Amy has seen first-hand the effects of underfunding public education in Iowa. As State Representative, Amy will fight for timely and adequate funding for schools and to end unfunded mandates.

Local government funding

As Mayor of North Liberty, Amy has seen up close the effects of inadequate funding on the ability of local governments to build and maintain crucial infrastructure and provide essential services. As State Representative, Amy will fight to ensure local governments receive adequate funding for infrastructure and services.

Mental health resources

Too many Iowans who need mental health support end up in emergency rooms or jail. As State Representative, Amy will fight to improve access to mental health support systems.[9]