Kennedy resigns as Republican Party head
By TOM BERRY
Staff Writer
Calloway County Republican Party Chairman David Kennedy has resigned his post spearheading efforts for the local GOP.
Kennedy, who took over the post following the resignation of past-Chairman Vernon Anderson in April 2008, says he will begin working at a new post with the Kentucky Department of Corrections today. State law prevents a merit DOC employee from serving as an officer in a political party's executive committee, according to Kennedy.
“I would like to thank each of you for the support that you showed during the last election cycle,” he said in a message to party members and supporters. “We could not have been successful as a party both locally or statewide without each and every one of you.”
Kennedy declined any further comment about his decision when contacted later by the Murray Ledger & Times. As of this morning there was no word from party officials concerning who will replace Kennedy. Joyce Fox now serves as vice-chair of the local party and Susan Hussmann is serving as secretary. However, with no elections scheduled in 2009, the party has plenty of time to find a replacement and reorganize before May 2010 primary
While taking the party reins in April, Kennedy said he was encouraged to do so by many local Republicans. He accepted the position as a satisfying way to serve party objectives and ideals without seeking office himself.
He began an effort at reorganizing the local party with assistance from other executive board officers as a way to emphasize traditional moral values and other important ideals that need to be heard and considered when choosing local, state and national leaders.
For complete story, see today's Ledger & Times
Story created Jan 05, 2009 - 10:22:54 EST.
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