More women are needed in positions where important government decisions are being made so the decisions will be better, more thoughtful, and more reflective of the whole American community. Women bring unique perspectives and skills to government which can positively impact all citizens. There is a great deal of discussion these days about how government can be reinvented to produce better results with greater efficiency. We believe a major component of the reinvention effort should be an increase in the number of women contributing to the key decision making processes of government. Keynote speakers underscored the need for women to become more politically active.
Statistics show women are just as successful as men when running for an open seat.
It brings together women from both political parties and from many diverse backgrounds to look for ways to improve government's capacity and performance. A local host steering committee helps plan and promote each conference. The Florida Host Steering Committee in 1994 was led by Anne Mackenzie and Sandy Mortham, the majority leader and minority leader of the Florida House of Representatives. Mortham has since been elected Florida's Secretary of State. Sue Purvis, director of federal government affairs for Florida Power Corporation, served as the corporate chair.