Letter to the Editor: In support of female leaders

To the Editor:

I would like to express my appreciation to Patti Ruff and Jan Heikes for running this election year. As a young woman I look up to women who have fearlessly stepped into the male-dominated political arena.

I am proud to live in Iowa, a state that excels at socially progressive policies. However, I feel as though Iowa falls short when it comes to electing women into positions of power. I will continue to support female leaders at the local and national level, and I encourage you to do the same.

Our little girls deserve strong female role models who set a precedent for equality and respect among all people regardless of their gender, religion, sexual orientation or race. I want my future daughters to grow up in a society where their voice matters and they have the ability to achieve big, bold dreams.

Kristin Kopperud-Stinn
Waukon