A new student is set to represent the University of Iowa students at the Iowa City City Council.

Kasra Zarei, a resident of Coralville and a UI freshman, was recommended by the UI Student Government to serve as the City Council vice liaison. Zarei would be the liason until May 1, 2014, if approved.

The council will vote to approve the appointment on Tuesday’s meeting.

Alec Bramel is the current student liaison for the City Council.

— by Rebecca Morin