Hailing from Dane County, Wisconsin, County Executive Melissa Agard was inspired to run for office by her friends and neighbors, who asked her to consider representing them as an elected official. The biggest lesson she’s learned during her time in office is the importance of being curious and not being afraid to ask questions.
One thing Agard wishes people knew about her job is that she aims to help her constituents understand how their government can help them. If she could have lunch with any elected official, she would choose Jimmy Carter…