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Dear Editor;
I have only known Leah (Lay-ah) Spicer since she announced her candidacy for the 51st Assembly District. I have now met her several times, heard her presentation and seen her respond to diverse groups of people with multiple different and competing concerns. She is smart, well versed in the issues we in southwest Wisconsin face and she is creative in her approaches to solving our problems. In short, she is a refreshing new voice for our whole area.
We have serious problems in our region with schools attracting/keeping young families; water quality issues with both organic contamination and PFAS; a struggling farm economy and wages that fail to fully support young families.
Leah Spicer is ready to address all of our issues and it's time for new leadership in the 51st District. I am heartened by Leah Spicer's fresh ideas, energy, and commitment for all the people of our area.
Zann Liljegren,
Mineral Point, WI