Politics & Government

Cherokee Republicans Elect New Leadership

Rick Davies will serve as the chair of the Cherokee County Republican Party for the 2013-15 term.

New and familiar faces have been elected to leadership positions in the Cherokee County Republican Party. 

The party last Saturday held its convention at New Life Church in Canton and selected its leaders for the 2013-15 term. They also selected delegates and alternates to the upcoming district and state Republican conventions.

Davies was elected unanimously to serve as chair for the next two years. Other members include: 

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  • First vice chair: Linda Ruggiero
  • Vice chair of candidates and elected officials: Lori Pesta 
  • Vice chair of communications: J.D. Means
  • Vice chair of precinct development: Trenton Adams
  • Vice chair of Fundraising: Linda Parker
  • Vice chair of Membership: Sara Steingraber
  • Treasurer: Patty Pratt
  • Assistant treasurer: Former Woodstock Mayor Bill Dewrell
  • Secretary: Barbara Knowles
  • Assistant secretary: Eric Johnson
  • Area precinct manager for Post 1: Joshua Foulk
  • Area precinct manager for Post 2: Martin Hawley
  • Area precinct manager for Post 3: Richard Renzetti
  • Area precinct manager, Post 4: Joe Robert

"I am very pleased with the results of the elections and I'm grateful for the vote of confidence, Davies said. "Our hard work begins now, and offering communication and an inclusive, united organization is essential to the overall success of our organization."

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