"When I graduated from high school in 1960, some girls "had to get married." When I graduated from college in 1964, birth control pills were available. In 1965, planning my wedding, I got a prescription for them. We planned to work for a few years, then start a family. And we did. It was a gigantic change to plan how many children to have."
"I've known Yan for years and watched her serve our community with unwavering professionalism and integrity. As a City Council member and two-term mayor, she consistently demonstrated these qualities. She listens carefully, makes thoughtful decisions and always puts residents first. Yan has prepared extensively for the assessor's office, earning her professional appraiser's license and completing hundreds of hours in the field. She has the best training of anyone in the race. She is dedicated to making the assessor's office functional in the 21st Century."
Birth control pills became available in the 1960s and enabled women to plan how many children to have and delay starting families. Over-the-counter access exists today, and Planned Parenthood's motto "Trust Women" reflects long-standing advocacy and volunteer commitment. Women continue to fight to retain contraceptive rights and participate in rallies and public advocacy. Yan Zhao has served in local government, earning an appraiser's license, completing extensive field hours, and preparing to modernize the assessor's office. She demonstrated leadership during spikes in anti-Asian violence by speaking out to protect the community. Concerns about national leadership and election integrity persist.
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