In this episode of the Black Rabbit Collective, we’re joined by Marcia Almond, candidate for the Democratic seat for Jackson County Commissioner Chair. Marcia has lived in Jackson County for 38 years and has dedicated her life to the service of others. We step away from the professional resume to get to know the neighbor behind the long career in nursing and local leadership.

Marcia discusses her extensive background in the Operating Room, where she learned the vital skills of thinking on her feet and assessing high pressure situations quickly. She shares how these experiences, along with her time as a mayor, have shaped her approach to leadership. An approach rooted in listening more and talking less.

We also explore Marcia’s vision for the future of Jackson County, covering everything from the importance of unity and kindness to the critical "hills to die on," such as protecting constitutional integrity. This is an open conversation about the power of empathy, the necessity of compromise, and what it means to be a good neighbor in a growing community.

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