Step up in The 43rd!
Happy 2022, 43rd District Democrats!
...Still feels weird writing, typing, and reading "2022."
Needless to say, there will be two openings in the Executive board. We will elect these positions at the January 18 meeting. All those elected will fill out terms running until January 2023.
As announced at the November meeting, 43rd Chair Scott Alspach has stepped down to devote time to a new baby, so we will be electing a new chair.
We will publish candidate statements for chair starting January 11th. Please submit a statement of no more than 500 words to tara.gallagher@43rddemocrats.org. Statements can be submitted up to the day of the meeting, there will also be speaking opportunities for the candidates.
Only PCOs (elected and appointed) can vote for the chair.
PCOs: Please note that we will make available to chair candidates PCO contact information provided when filing for election or appointment. PCOs who want to opt out of the contact list, please contact PCO chair Cody Olsen by Monday, January 8th.
Candidates should be aware that at the first meeting after new district maps are official and membership boundaries change, the PCOs will have an option to vote to have a new election for chair. This is not likely to happen, but be aware of the possibility.
There is also an opening for a representative to the King County Democrats; Tara Gallagher stepped down following her election as Vice-Chair. Per King County Democrats by-laws, this position is open to anyone who identifies as anything other than male (ie, female or non-binary). Please note that KCD meetings are expected to remain remote for 2022.
This position is also elected by only PCOs. Candidates will have a chance to speak at the meeting, candidates don't need to provide any advanced statement.
If you have any questions about the positions or the elections, please contact Vice Chair Tara Gallagher at tara.gallagher@43rddemocrats.org
