She had been on the board in one capacity or another since 1992. She believed the public should have a say in land-use issues and encouraged conservation. She fought for the community.

We have two roles, education and advocacy. The league is a political organization, but nonpartisan. It doesn't take positions on political (candidates) or parties, but it will on issues.

She was attracted by the warm weather and she had a friend out here.

I think people involved in politics make good actors. Acting and politics both involve fooling people. People like being fooled by actors. When you get right down to it, they probably like being fooled by politicians even more. A skillful actor will make you think, but a skillful politician will make you never have to think.

Food stamps are an investment in our future.

But I like to know that someone is stronger than I am. I want to be able to know that if I get tired, somebody is there to hold up the fort. I like knowing that I can't pick a refrigerator alone. God did not make me strong enough to do that.