“I would say that women’s issues are a very important factor that I will consider when I vote. Though it’s not one issue, they are all related. Women’s health, access to care,

“I love it! The youth, the styles, the diversity it brings.”
—Aubrei Krummert, 37, a self-employed professional organizer from Athens

“Inform yourself. Just like any serious decision in life, it takes time, instincts, and information to make a good decision that you will feel great about long after the moment. Give yourself the gift of time and conscious decision making. That is something you will never regret!”
—Ginny Blakely, 23, a social worker from Athens

“My child would be asked directly about what has happened and encouraged to be honest. My child would hopefully learn to verbally defend herself and protect herself if necessary. School personnel and/or the bully’s family would be contacted if it continued.”
—Dawn Graham, 37, Young Child Wellness Council Coordinator/Asst. Professor of Family Medicine, from Athen

"More jobs, a lot of us are no longer stay-at-home moms. We are the breadwinners of the family."
-Lana Lanning, 27, a corrections officer from Chauncey

“Taking the time to communicate when an issue first arises, before it becomes a greater problem. Also, making sure to let your partner know how much you love and appreciate them.”
—Jaine Schmidt Wyatt, 58, a special projects editor from Athens

"I did all I could to help as many people as humanly possible."
-Lana Lanning, 27, a corrections officer from Chauncey

"More opportunities to advance and learn and less discrimination."
-Cynthia Kuttner-Sands, 48, a physician/assistant professor OU-HCOM from Athens

"I love Athens County because I have been raised here my whole life. I tried to move away but the closeness of the community brought me back here to my family."
-Lana Lanning, 27, a corrections officer from Chauncey