Recognizing the knowledge, skills and abilities of each member will be a great asset to the Chairman/Executive Committee as the committee moves forward. We all bring our own personalities to this committee which gives it a greater strength.. Get involved in the area that you feel works for you and commit to helping by being an advocate for the change you would like to see. There are subcommittees that have no chair and no members. Why do members not want to step up and be a part of a winning team? Personality conflicts? Ideology conflicts? Whatever the reason we have to find a middle ground, an area of commonality. The Democrats seem to be a monolith organization. Rarely hear of a Democrat breaking ranks with the party line from top to bottom. Being the free thinkers that we are it sometimes seems like there is a lot of discord to the general public. Actually it is each member offering their contribution to a potential solution. Once all ideas and suggestions are heard, we discuss, debate and then form a plan to get something done about the situation at hand. Seems like the common sense approach to me.
There are several very important elections this year. Presidential and U.S. Senate. Both are very critical. Can we be an influencer to help turn our Commonwealth back to solid red? We need community advocates/volunteers in several areas to get voters energized and have the biggest turnout we have ever had. The counties to the west of the Blue Ridge must turn out in record numbers to offset Northern Va. and the Tidewater area if we are to accomplish that goal. Will you lend your time, expertise and energy to make that a reality?
So as the committee starts its new year make a commitment to get involved and help the committee, our county, our Commonwealth and the U.S.A. by helping elect the right candidates.