Meet Sally Vitamvas
Democratic Candidate
Iowa House, District 98
Democratic Candidate
Iowa House, District 98
Sally Vitamvas is a resident of Silver City, Iowa, in Mills County.
Here, she's at home with her housemates Bernie (left) and Phang.
Frankly, I don't think Phang looks all that dangerous!
Here, she's at home with her housemates Bernie (left) and Phang.
Frankly, I don't think Phang looks all that dangerous!
Dear Readers of Blog for Iowa:
Now that we’re only weeks away from November’s general election, all campaigns are kicking into high gear. I’m spending most of my days knocking on doors in Iowa House District 98, a district encompassing the eastern portion of Pottawattamie County and the western portion of Mills County, Iowa.
I’ve spent considerable time walking in Oakland, in Carson, and in the part of Council Bluffs included in District 98. I’m currently spending eight or nine hours a day in that activity, and my goal is to walk as much of the district as possible before November. Depending mostly upon the heat index, this activity can be great fun or pretty miserable, but the personal contact is always encouraging, regardless of the vagaries of the weather.
Early on, I was told that “voters don’t care about issues.” I found the statement questionable then, and I now know that it’s dead wrong. Voters most definitely do care; however, because many elected officials ignore the legitimate concerns of their own constituents, a majority of voters have concluded that “caring” is an exercise in futility. I’ve said from the beginning of this campaign that my first priority during the run up to (and continuing past) the election is to hear from the residents of this district, and, when possible, from experts elsewhere throughout the state, about issues that truly matter in Iowa. I was originally asked to run for this office because I have closely studied many issues that concern us all: healthcare availability, outsourcing of jobs and workers’ rights, tax structure, education, and energy resources. No amount of independent study of the issues, and no amount of background material provided by legislative researchers can come close to the kind and quality of information learned from individuals’ actual experiences. I want very much to hear from every person who has concerns or interests to share with me. I consider such people my most important resource, and I am very grateful for their willingness to inform me about what matters in their own lives.
I’m working hard to meet with as many people in District 98 as possible, and I look forward to meeting with you. If I haven’t knocked on your door, feel free to telephone 712-525-9137 to request a meeting in person or to chat on the phone. Or, send me an email at info@sallyvitamvas.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Also, please check out my website at www.sallyvitamvas.com to learn more about my professional experience, my family, my reasons for running, and to check out my list of goals as a representative.
One last thought: I enthusiastically welcome any assistance in doorknocking that you might be willing to provide. If you have time to volunteer for that activity, call me with when you could be available. I will arrange my schedule to join you in your town during those times, and we will walk through your community together, meeting your neighbors. I have found all District 98 residents friendly, welcoming, and willing to spend a few moments with me. This is fun stuff! Join me, if you can, for a few enjoyable hours.
Sincerely,
Sally Vitamvas
Democratic Candidate, Iowa House District 98
To learn more about Sally Vitamvas or to contribute to her campaign, click here. Scroll down to the bottom of Sally's Citizen Whip page to make an online contribution.
