Marge Evans (L) new Dem chairperson Bev Mullens (R) is new committee
member
Arnoldsburg resident Margie Evans was elected as the chairperson for the Calhoun
County Democratic Executive Committee yesterday. Evans replaces Wanda Richards,
who recently resigned.
The committee also elected Washington District resident Beverly Mullens to fill a
vacancy.
Newly elected Treasurer Maureen Wright of Mt. Zion tendered her resignation
because of problems with financial records. She stated she does not want to be held
responsible for past record keeping, although she told the committee she would
agree to take up the position again if the checking account was cleared.
The committee voted Bob Weaver, President of the County Commission, as "Democrat
of the Year". Weaver was selected for "special recognition for the work he has done
for the Democratic Party in the the county. He epitomizes the philosophy of the
party...." He will be the county's honoree at the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in
Charleston on September 22.
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