As you may have heard, I have decided to run for the open district court position created by Judge Stephen Yelenosky’s recent decision not to run for reelection, which means that it is time for me to turn over the reins of the chair position.  I resign feeling sad about leaving this position, but feeling good about the progress we have made in the past 2 1/2 years, improving both the electoral success and the financial stability of the party. We did that because of the strong leadership team of JD Gins, Cindy Flint, Joe Deshotel, and Secretary Vince Harding, and help from all of you. Of course I will continue to support the TCDP regardless of who is elected, and I remain grateful for your support over the past 2 1/2 years.