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In this episode of "Real Talk and Conversation with Today's Candidate" I welcome my guest Emily Leslie.  "Emily is different from most of the people who run for office. She was raised by a family who believed in serving their neighbors. Her grandparents were teachers, and her parents were social workers. Public service is in Emily's blood. In her house, she believes in the community. She believed in standing up for the needs of the community. That\u2019s how she was taught, and that\u2019s what she still believes.

Emily grew up living with a disability and raise a child who lives with a learning disorder. She knew she needed advocacy and to be an ally who would fight for people's rights. So Emily decided to pursue a career in Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and Addiction Recovery.  Over the years, she has helped people in crisis. She has fought for human rights. She has organized for a more representative democracy with progressive organizations, It has been a long, satisfying career for her.

Our elected officials keep themselves distant from these daily struggles. That has to end."  Thank you for tuning in.