man enough
Mayor tom Dolan Sandy City
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f you’re elected Mayor five times,
he’s met was his Mother, Pauline. “Defying
guided a successful and vast economic
the trends of the 50’s and 60’s, my Mother
transformation of your city, and are
proved that women can be both influential and
still one of the most liked guys in Utah
instrumental in the workplace.” Pauline was a
politics, you must be doing something right.
nurse before becoming a medical director of
Mayor Tom Dolan of Sandy has been in office
a powerful labor union. Dolan said she had a
since 1994 and is still genuinely liked by both his staff and his constituents — 92 percent say they love the City. Never raising taxes is one reason for the adulation, but his concern and genuine care of his citizens is also a key factor. His work on wage disparity between genders is one of those areas of concerns he’s worked to correct. “Women,
fierce tenacity, skill level, and belief “To me, the new campaign “Man Enough to Be a Girl Scout” highlights the valuable role men can play to young women as mentors, supporters and sponsors. The Girl Scouts of today are our leaders of tomorrow and it benefits all of us to provide them with learning opportunities, advice, and wisdom.”
unfortunately, face the reality
in hard work which led to her being a formidable role model to him and many others. His belief in equality has made him a vocal advocate for the Girl Scouts, “the organization’s initiatives provide leadership opportunities, raise self-esteem, encourage women to aim high and know that anything is possible if they are willing to work hard.” Mayor Dolan said he’s seen a difference in girls who choose to be Girl Scouts, “these
of a ‘glass ceiling’ that makes it more difficult for
young girls are now filled with curiosity, daring
them to advance to leadership positions. They
and bravado that starts them on a pathway
also still earn less, despite having comparable
towards being lifelong leaders.”
Mayor Dolan FUn Facts ookies: C “I go into withdrawals until GSU starts selling Girl Scout Cookies every year!” And nope, he doesn’t have a favorite, “No one should have to choose a favorite Girl Scout Cookie!” ime in office: T Mayor Dolan has been in office since 1994 and was re-elected six times! Women in Business: One of his major concerns is women in the workplace not receiving equal wage and opportunities as men. Woman hero: His mom. Why Girl Scouts? Because Dolan believes Girl Scouts prepares girls to be future leaders.
and sometimes better qualifications than their male counterparts.” Dolan sees some
The day after our interview with Dolan, he
improvements but in his administration he
handily beat his competition to win a sixth term
makes it a priority to encourage more equality
as Mayor. He says he still has the same passion
in the workplace, “Not just because it is right,
for the job as when he started nearly two
but because we are all missing out when we do
decades ago and wants to continue to make
not have the unique perspectives that female
his community as perfect as it can be; he’s
leaders can provide.”
definitely Man Enough to be a Girl Scout!
Mayor Dolan said the strongest female leader
GS U N ow
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