Lyness sees success as county attorney

More than 30 years ago, Janet Lyness and I worked diligently for the Iowa ERA Amendment. She has not stopped fighting for the rights of all Iowans. That's why I'm voting for Lyness for Johnson County attorney and why I want to encourage members of the community to look closely at the records of each candidate and make the right choice.

She is not interested in making this election solely about marijuana. She has succeeded in creating a Marijuana Diversion Program that keeps people out of jail and helps them wipe their records clean while getting some people the treatment and education they may need. Also, under her watch, the county has a very successful Drug Court that helps members of the community with serious substance abuse problems get back on their feet while keeping them out of prison. Drug Court participants are becoming contributing members of our community. Bravo for them and for Lyness. These programs, and many others, reflect the kinds of successes we want to see from our next county attorney.

Rebecca Reiter

University Heights