The Lima League encourages women to run for political office while providing resources so voters can go out to the polls knowledgeable about what is on the ballot.
LIMA, OH (WLIO) - The League of Women Voters of the Lima Area gathered at the Lima Public Library.
The Lima League encourages women to run for political office while providing resources so voters can go out to the polls knowledgeable about what is on the ballot.
Tonight's program centered around the experiences of women in politics, featuring Lima City Mayor Sharetta Smith and Allen County Commissioner Beth Seibert, who both spoke on their individual journeys and the importance for women to strive to become leaders.
Tonight's program centered around the experiences of women in politics, featuring Lima City Mayor Sharetta Smith and Allen County Commissioner Beth Seibert, who both spoke on their individual journeys and the importance for women to strive to become leaders.
Smith explained, "I think that regardless of if a person is a man or a woman, we all have our own individual paths into politics or public office. The important thing I think is to number one, understand the job that you are running for; number two, stay connected to the people that you're running to represent; and number three, study and show up prepared; always do your best and work hard."
"I think tonight we had a really good debate and forum about the challenges of women in politics. I think we presented that hard work and dedication certainly remove barriers to women being in politics," added Seibert.
You can find more information on the League of Women Voters of the Lima Area on their website.
You can find more information on the League of Women Voters of the Lima Area on their website.
