Sioux Falls organization encourages more women to run for public office.

LEAD, which stands for Leaders Engaged and Determined, held a panel discussion with state lawmakers, city council and school board members to give a better understanding of what it’s like to serve in a public office.

“This is really how do you fit running for office and serving in office into the life you are currently leading,” LEAD co-founder Carmen Toft said. “If you have a demanding job and you can’t spend three months in Pierre, or if you have some little kids, maybe school board or city council would be a better fit so you don’t have to be away from home so much.”

LEAD hosts several events like this throughout the year, all aimed at helping the community become more active and involved in local government.

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ABOUT LEAD SOUTH DAKOTA

LEAD South Dakota is a registered 501c(4) nonprofit.  LEAD (Leaders Engaged And Determined) is a grassroots organization aimed at bringing awareness to issues facing South Dakota, the United States, and abroad. LEAD exists to foster a community of individuals who empower and encourage women to be actively involved in all stages of the political process in order to effect positive change for women and families in South Dakota.

LEAD is not affiliated with any political party or organization. We are welcoming and inclusive of all people, regardless of race, age, religion, ethnicity, national origin, color, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or citizenship.