Congratulations are in order…

…to the new leadership of the King County Democrats. Via Steve Zemke...

This last weekend the King County Democrats met and elected new officers for 2011 and 2012. Here is a list of who was elected.

Chair: Steve Zemke
1st Vice Chair: Megan Gustafson
2nd Vice Chair: Andrew Villeneuve
3rd Vice Chair: Chad Lupkes
4th Vice Chair: Omaha Sternberg
Secretary: Chris Maryatt
Treasurer: Jeff Upthegrove
State Committeeman: Javier Valdez
State Committewoman: Ann Martin

It's been awhile since I've been active at the County Level, but there are some names there familiar even to an old-timer like me, along with an encouraging number of new ones.

Among the familiar, Javier Valdez was chair of the 43rd while I was chair of the 32nd LD, and has been a great deal since. I suspect he doesn't know what an inspiration he has been to how many Democrats, young and old, over the years. A special shout out to you, Javier. Congratulations and thanks for your continued service.