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Women in local politics discussed in Carbondale panel
Murphysboro City Clerk Phyllis Gottlieb recalls a man mistaking her for her husband during results. Panelists Dam ecca Moultrie Mae Nelson Helen Westberg and Shirley Booker touch on barriers and progress for women in Jackson County government and Carbondale city leadership. They note ongoing skepticism, evolving roles, and the impact of politics on personal life while urging young women to engage via volunteering and networking. The discussion, part of Women’s History Week, also addresses Reagan era budget cuts affecting local government and social programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Landis
Southern Illinoisan
Murphysboro
Phyllis Gottlieb
Tote Board
Gottlieb
Damecca Moultrie
Mae Nelson
Carbondale
Helen Westberg
Jackson County
Shirley Booker
Women’s Services of
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Geraldine Ferraro
Booker
Nelson
Jackson County Board
Westberg