Linda Rouse

Linda Rouse believes she has the ability and the determination to make progress happen in Appanoose County if elected supervisor.

“I think of myself as an advocate, particularly for citizens of rural southern Iowa. I am conscientious and committed. I will work diligently to promote the interests of Appanoose County,” Rouse said.

She also has a number of priorities to tackle if elected.

“Money for local government is always at a premium; it is important to me for county officials to assure those citizens who are most vulnerable will continue to receive services and that the enhancement of those services is a priority,” she said.

The groups, she said, which come to mind include the elderly, children who are wards of the state, the mentally ill, mentally retarded and disabled veterans.

Rouse would also like to lobby for funding to accompany mandates that are put on the county’s shoulders.

“The state of Iowa, through the administrative or legislative process, continues to mandate to counties responsibilities which are costly and for which accompanying funding are not provided,” she said. “I will advocate for policies that ensure the funding accompanies mandates.”

Rouse said she cares about her county and wants to work from the inside to try to make Appanoose County a better place for all its citizens.

Connie Wright

Connie Wright believes in being involved in her county.

“I have the time and skills to dedicate to the service of the citizens of Appanoose County. I feel that the best way to improve government is to work from the inside,” she said.

Wright’s list of priorities includes economic development and future progress of the county.

“I believe that the county’s image and economic development is the No. 1 issue,” she stated. “We need to use our resources to help create a unified image of the county as a whole.”