Jesica Mackey on the Importance of Diverse Voices in Government

In this week's episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan talks with Richland County, SC Councilmember Jesica Mackey, who made history in 2020 as the youngest African American woman ever elected to the Council. They discussed her transition from local government staffer to elected office, her approach to engaging the public, the causes she's most passionate about, and why diversity is essential to find solutions for people's real problems. Tune in to also learn more about South Carolina's evolving role in the presidential nominating process and the benefits of electing more women to office.