Consultant Cheryl Cage who served as Chair of Pima County Democratic Party since January, 2015 has resigned. Here is her letter:
“September 24, 2015
Dear PCDP Executive Committee members: Since 2006 I have devoted my energies toward Democratic efforts in southern Arizona. I accepted the position of chair because I believed that my campaign management experience and passion for Democratic ideals would serve the party well. During the first six months I am extremely proud that we established, and fully funded, a capital fund to renovate the Pima County Democratic Party headquarters. We also established a Democratic ‘Bench’ Training program while raising the visibility of the party throughout the district. However, it appears that others within the leadership of the party disagree with my approach. Although I was willing to work and address our differences others were not. It is with great sadness, and great personal disappointment that I resign as Chair of Pima County Democratic Party effectively immediately.
With greatest respect and good wishes for the future, Cheryl A. Cage”
First Vice Chair Pat Burns IV will serve as Acting PDCP Chair. Here’s his statement about this resignation:
Pat Burns
Acting PCDP Chair”
My post when Cheryl was elected back in January, 2015: http://blogforarizona.net/consultant-cheryl-cage-elected-chair-of-pima-county-democratic-party/
PDCP By laws require an election within 60 days. Stay tuned for new Chair of the Pima County Democratic Party.
News about this resignation from AZ Daily Star: http://tucson.com/news/local/columnists/steller/steller-local-dems-lose-leader-as-election-looms/article_0f587161-a93e-560d-b8a2-7bb5cf629da7.html
Very disappointed in those who would force cheryl out.
Not sure what happened for Cheryl Cage to resign a few weeks before the Tucson General Election. We at Blog for AZ wish her the best in her new endeavors.