Janice Weiner

Janice Weiner earned a B.A. in comparative literature from Princeton University in 1980 and a J.D. from Stanford University in 1984. Weiner's career experience includes working as a foreign service officer with the U.S. Department of State, a consul general, and a press attache with the U.S. embassy in Mexico City.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I'm an Iowan who benefited from great public schools and served my country for 26 years as a U.S. diplomat. I am running to continue my work as a public servant and give back to this community. I’m a lawyer by training and a grassroots activist. I've served on non-profit boards, been a poll worker and am currently serving as an at-large city councilor. I'm the mother of two daughters and am raising my young granddaughter. I'm passionate about democracy and working for the common good.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

We must maintain strong democratic institutions, including making it easier to vote, not harder.Abortion is a fundamental right - women and all persons should have agency over their own bodies; it is healthcare and no one else should be "in" the doctors' office with her.Quality public schools are the backbone of our society and deserve to be fully funded so that all children can thrive.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am passionate about participatory democracy and have been living that passion since I returned home to Iowa. Public education is also key, including early childhood education and a robust childcare system where childcare workers are paid what they are worth. The education continuum includes post-secondary education - the trades, community college and university. All are essential to solving our workforce crisis and creating a state where young people want to stay.