Wiskus has fought eminent domain abuse

It’s very rare that I meet someone who is so inspirational, so sensible, and so clearly just a good person as Jessica Wiskus. Jessica is running for state Senate District 42 which includes Mount Vernon and Lisbon and most of rural Linn and Benton Counties, and she is just such a person. Her work opposing the abuse of eminent domain being used for private profit/ownership is inspirational. Eminent domain should never be used to give private companies seized taxpayer-owned property. Jessica knows firsthand the importance of keeping our farmlands and homes safe from this abomination. Her concern for her neighbors and our children is obvious.

But Jessica is so much more. Jessica holds to principles taught on an Iowa farm by an Iowa farm family. Respect your neighbor. Provide for your community, as they provide for you when you struggle. Have faith in and honor our future generations — in who they are and who they will become. Remember our history and work for our future.

If you get the chance to talk with Jessica or to listen to her, take it — you won’t be disappointed.

Mary Burke

Lisbon