11/11/2023
I have tried to make the focus of my campaign on how much we have achieved as a county party and the steps we are taking to grow and improve. Over the years, we have shared triumphant wins and crushing losses — this is the nature of the political process.
I am not so naive to believe that our, or any, organization is perfect. There is always room for reflection and improvement. In my communications, I have been specific about the things I would like to achieve as DPRC Chair.
My opponent has taken a different approach, with a series of “behind the scenes” at the Democratic Party zoom calls. The feedback that has been communicated to me is that they are unnecessarily negative and disrespectful of the people who have spent years working to elect Democrats.
Dissent is important, but cynicism is not useful. After all, we are volunteers.
I think if you want to provide a “behind the scenes” look, you have to have actually been on the scene. Otherwise, you miss seeing the friendships and connections that make the DPRC special.
If you want to make an organization better, roll up your sleeves and get to work. To me, that’s actually the best part — creating something together, instead of just pointing a finger at what is wrong.
I am so proud to be a member of the DPRC. I have learned so much and made lifelong friends. I look forward to the good things we can accomplish together to grow our party and make it a welcoming place for everyone.
