“The truth is — and I think we all know it — that when women are at the table of leadership, the conversation changes … policies find compassion and communities gain equity,” said Romero.
Before the vote, Donald Lindley addressed the board, saying that he spoke on behalf of highway workers who oppose unionizing.
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