Youko Simmons, Candidate for Anderson County Council District 5
Why did you choose Emerge?
The reason why I choose Emerge is because they offer vital and quality information to empower women to take a stand in their community. At the time I did not know any other company who wanted women to be successful and build up their community.
What office are you running for and why?
Anderson County District 5, when attending the county meetings I saw a disconnect between the council members. I want to see a county that is working together from leadership to citizens. We are ALL in this together.
What is your vision for your community?
Positive Leadership- build up one another, Positive Change-putting our county first, Positive Growth- each district working together as one county
What/Who inspires you to run for office?
My parents- Ida and Bobby Simmons, and Jody Usher
Which Democratic woman inspires you and why?
Gracie Floyd, when I was younger girl I would always see her picture in the paper and I would clip the article to see the impact she was making in the community. To see a woman take action and wouldn’t take no for an answer, cause a fire in me to say I can do whatever I set my mind to do. I learned how to set goals at a young age and to achieve them.
What’s the one thing you gained from Emerge and would like to share with others?
Emerge gives you vital information to grow and be empowered. The answers you are looking for are within you.