University of Iowa Student Government President Elliot Higgins announced Raj Patel will be the next UISG liaison to the City Council.

Higgins had served as the liaison this past year; he was inaugurated Sunday as the new UISG leader for next year.

Patel was a driving force against the installation of the 21-ordinance but told councilors Tuesday evening he anticipates working alongside them in the coming year. Patel also said he intends to continue the work Higgins started, including lowering the fine for underage presence in a bar after 10 p.m.

— by Alison Sullivan