
A Stronger Milwaukee Starts With Strong Local Journalism
By Marcus Chen
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With the Nov. 3 election right around the corner, NNS talked to seven women about voting and their top community priorities in this fall’s general election. Here’s what they said. Protecting reproductive health and mental wellness Joy Boyd will be voting on Nov. 3. (Photo provided by Kalida Williams Photography LLC) Name: Joy Boyd Neighborhood: 53205 Age: 32 Do you plan to vote? I do plan to vote because it is something I grew up watching my mom do and advocate for. I was civically engaged by default, which isn’t a bad thing. As an adult who thinks for herself, I vote because I refuse to sit back and let rights be taken away. What are your key issues/concerns in the community? My main concerns are linked to education and health. Not only should both be affordable for most families, but the care and support should be of quality. Wisconsin’s next governor should focus on protecting reproductive health and mental wellness amongst all Wisconsinites. When pe