Lubbock County Democratic Party Elects New Chair
We have a new Lubbock County Democratic Party Chair!
From the Democratic Party’s press release:
The Lubbock County Democratic Executive Committee on Tuesday elected Susan Barrick to fill the vacancy created by County Chair Johnnie Jones’ departure. Barrick, 55, a former League of Women Voters president, ran against incumbent County Judge Tom Head in 2006. She said her goals as Democratic County Chair are to bring up the number of precinct chairs and to recruit strong candidates.
“Maybe then,” she said, “we can begin to overcome the problem of low voter turnout.”
Barrick praised Jones’ leadership over the past 3 years. “The party made significant strides under Jones’ leadership. Her tenure saw the purchase of a party headquarters building and the broadcast of a weekly radio show devoted to the Democratic point of view during the legislative session,” Barrick said.
Johnnie’s leadership will be missed, but I’m very much looking forward to what Sue Barrick can bring to the party. The press release doesn’t mention it, but Sue has also served as President of Texas Democratic Women and as Vice Chair of the County Party. She is literally the most qualified candidate that I could imagine to continue moving our County Party toward victory.
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August 25th, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Lubbockleft, I heard about you in LOL.
Is this the same Sue B that ran for County Judge ??
I think she found her niche. I wish her well.
August 26th, 2007 at 12:52 am
That’s correct — it’s the same Sue B. And I agree, I think she has found the best use for her talents right now.
Thanks for checking out the blog!
August 26th, 2007 at 9:20 am
I know Susan will do a spectacular job leading the Democratic Party during a time when people are coming back to it in droves.
August 27th, 2007 at 8:46 pm
Lefty,
It’s been a few days. Pray tell what Sue B’s first move is or was or will be.
The Republican side is doing a whole lot of nothing right now. Seems a good time to move for you Dem’s.
I’m an independent. I watch both parties. It’s fun.
August 27th, 2007 at 10:13 pm
Fox,
Our new Chair is very busy behind the scenes taking on her new role. I’d love to say more, but I don’t want to spill the beans on Party business.
I will say that the Democratic Party in Lubbock, TX has NOT been idle. Our Executive Committee meets every month except December, election year or not. There are several projects going strong right now.
I figured you for an independent. Good for you — I respect thoughtful voters.