Welcome, everyone, to 2021!
Because there is so much to discuss, I won't try to tackle all of it in one email. Instead, look for another update in a week or two. For now, let me get you up to speed on some personnel changes.
I'll start by briefly introducing myself...Jeremy Fryberger, (new) chairperson of Blaine County Democrats.
More significantly, on behalf of all Blaine County Dems, I want to thank outgoing chair, Janie Davidson, for her seven-plus years at the helm of this organization. In addition to her steadfast oversight during four election cycles, Janie leaves the county party's top role only after all four of our 2020 candidates won their re-election contests. (Congratulations to Senator Michelle Stennett, Reps. Sally Toone and Muffy Davis, and County Commissioner Jacob Greenberg!) For any baseball fans in our mix, that's batting one thousand!!
Even better, Janie isn't retiring from Idaho Dem party politics. In fact, far from it! Having recently been elected to serve as the Dem Party chairperson for Idaho Legislative District 26—D26 encompasses Blaine, Camas, Gooding, and Lincoln counties—Janie has actually taken a step up the leadership ladder. She'll do a great job, and we'll all be better for it!
Although there is much that I'd like to mention regarding 2020's election cycle—as well as what the future holds for Blaine County Dems—I want to remind all of you of our very next event. On this coming Saturday evening (January 9th) at 5 pm, we'll have a zoom meeting virtual send-off for our three terrific state legislators—Michelle, Sally, and Muffy—all of whom start the 2021 legislative session (in person—yikes!!!) on Monday, January 11. Please join us!
Before closing, I'll finish wrapping up the personnel topic: Although chairing Blaine County Democrats isn't a role that I envisioned for myself, I am very passionate—for reasons that most of you likely share with me—about our mission of electing more Democratic Party candidates (and supporting them once in office). Thus, I will always do the best I can to further this cause, and am grateful for the confidence that others have placed in me.
In the meantime, I am also grateful that outgoing chair Davidson—in addition to becoming the new D26 chair—is staying on with Blaine County Democrats as vice chair (mainly to help me learn the ropes). Further continuity will come from the ongoing service of Pedro Manuel Miramontes Ortiz (secretary), Andrea Nelson (treasurer), Bev Robinson (state committee woman), and Brent Robinson (state committee man), as well as our numerous other Blaine County precinct captains.
Once again, please join us via zoom on Saturday, January 9th at 5 pm for our legislative session send-off. And, expect another update in the coming weeks.
Jeremy Fryberger
chair, Blaine County Democrats
blainecountydems@gmail.com
208.720.6863
