Dozens of women gathered Saturday to learn about political advocacy and how to run a campaign during Utah Women Run's winter training at the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics.
SALT LAKE CITY — Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski didn't picture herself as a government leader.
"Women bring such a dynamic and refreshing perspective to government and leadership and people look to women leaders as very authentic, hardworking, organized, driven and effective leaders. We need more women leaders in Utah."was started in 2011 as a nonpartisan group to encourage women in Utah to run for office and become politically engaged.
More than 80 women learned about political advocacy and how to run a campaign during Utah Women Run's winter training on Saturday at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah. Participants met with mayors, councilwomen and other female elected officials for advice on working in government.
Alyssa May, an Orem resident and member of Mormon Women for Ethical Government, wrote to her legislators this week about some issues, and she was disappointed in their responses. She said attending the event felt like something she could do instead of just being angry. "We have a lot of work to do in this community to make sure that voices are heard and perspectives are involved in decision-making," Biskupski said.
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