Hamilton County Democratic Party To Elect New Leaders At Reorganization Convention

Saturday, February 23, 2013

The Hamilton County Democratic Party will hold a Biennial Reorganization Convention to elect new leaders on April 13. Registration for qualified Democratic Party members will take place from 9-11 a.m., with the meeting commencing thereafter. The meeting will take place at the IBEW Local 175 headquarters, 3922 Volunteer Drive, Chattanooga 37406.

Local Democrats will elect a new chairperson, vice chairperson, secretary, treasurer and the executive committee for Hamilton County for a two-year term.

Members will also discuss the party’s agenda and events for 2013.  All Democratic residents who are eligible voters of Hamilton County are urged to attend.

The Hamilton County Democratic Party’s mailing address is P.O. Box 4090, Chattanooga, Tn. 37405. This release, and any additional information about the 2013 Biennial Reorganization will be posted on www.hcdp.us.

For more information about the Biennial Reorganization and its rules, contact Jennifer Wallace, executive director, Tennessee Democratic Party, 615 327-9779, or www.tndp.org.



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