Wiskus backs rural Iowans in pipelines’ path

I am writing to support the candidacy of Jessica Wiskus for Iowa Senate District 42.

We might wonder right now who will stand up for rural Iowans as decisions are being made about the taking of agricultural land for dangerous CO2 pipelines. Jessica Wiskus, candidate for Iowa Senate District 42, will stand up for rural Iowans.

Are the folks listed below — deciders, petitioners intertwined — thinking of their communities? No illegality here, but it sure feels like we are sweating in the onion patch as they gather at an elegant table. Are they thinking of rural Iowans?

Former Gov. Terry Branstad (who appointed two of the three Iowa Utilities Board Members) works for one of the pipeline proposers — Summit Carbon Solutions. Former Gov. Tom Vilsack’s son is general counsel for Summit.

Gov. Kim Reynolds’ former chief of staff is now VP of governmental and public affairs at Summit. Summit Agricultural Group’s CEO has donated six figures to Gov. Reynolds’ campaign.

Reynolds’ executive assistant’s father is a current IUB member, whom Gov. Reynolds appointed. A lawyer who represents the company Navigator CO2 Ventures was IUB General Counsel from October 2018 to November 2019.

Jessica Wiskus grew up in Iowa and moved back several years ago. She supports rural Iowans, the integrity of their land, their public schools, and their communities. Jessica will fight for rural Iowans. Vote for Jessica on Nov. 8 for Iowa Senate District 42.

Jackie Martin

Mount Vernon, Iowa