Political notes from Tallahassee Democrat = All about local Democrats!

In today's Tallahassee Democrat, all of the Sunday political notes are about our local Democratic Party efforts! Announcing our Leon County YD local election results, DEC member Alan Williams candidacy, and promoting the Susan Franks fundraiser being planned by Leon County DEC members! Great job!

http://www.tallahassee.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007706170321

Article published Jun 17, 2007

Young Democrats elect president
The Leon County Young Democrats elected former Florida Democratic Party Political Director Chris Petley as the group's new president for 2007-2008. The Young Democrats also elected other new officers in hopes of taking the organization in a new direction.

New officers are vice president Barbara Henderson, treasurer Alan Brock and secretary Corinne Rubin. The Executive Board members will each serve one-year terms. Board members will advise and organize more than 100 members of the LCYD as they prepare for the 2008 presidential election cycle.- Jeff Burlew

Mayor's aide runs for House seat
Alan Williams, the aide to Tallahassee Mayor John Marks, is running for the House of Representatives District 8 seat, which is being vacated by Rep. Curtis Richardson, D-Tallahassee, because of term limits.

He said in a fundraising letter to fellow Florida A&M University alumni that he and his family are excited about the run. He grew up on Tallahassee's south side.

"I am a product of Leon County Schools, having attended Hartsfield Elementary, Fairview Middle and Rickards High schools," he said. "I am a proud graduate of Florida A&M University, where I received my bachelor's of science and master's degrees in business. I am currently serving my second term as president of the Leon County Chapter of the FAMU Alumni Association, giving back to an institution that has given so much to this family."
He has served as Marks' aide for four years.

Franks fundraiser planned

A fundraiser for Suzan Franks, Democratic candidate for the District 3 state Senate seat, is set for 7 p.m. Monday at the home of Nora & Mark Herron, 503 South Ride. To make a reservation, send an e-mail to yogichi@gmail.com or call 425-5063.