For Immediate Release: June 16, 2023

Iowa Unity Coalition Endorses Lya Williams for Johnston School Board

The Iowa Unity Coalition is pleased to announce the endorsement of Lya Williams for Johnston School Board in the upcoming election to be held on November 7, 2023. The Iowa Unity Coalition is dedicated to building political power within our diverse and underrepresented communities at every level of government.

Lya Williams is a civil engineer and an active Parent Teacher Organization member at her son’s school. She has served on the district’s equity committee and is an outspoken advocate for education. Lya is dedicated to expanding opportunities in STEM and promoting equity in the district. The Coalition believes Ms. Williams will continue her work to promote equity and will be a voice on the board for underrepresented groups.

For additional information, please contact Mitch Henry, Chair of the Iowa Unity Coalition, at (515) 865-4084 or email mitchhenry1957@gmail.com.