PA Dems Chairman Jim Burn to Step Down from Allegheny Dems Chairmanship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 1, 2011
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PA Dems Chairman Jim Burn to Step Down from Allegheny Dems Chairmanship
Harrisburg, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chairman Jim Burn announced he will step down from his Chairmanship of the Allegheny County Democratic Party effective January 2, 2012 to devote attention to his chairmanship of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party heading into the 2012 elections. Nancy Mills will finish the duration of Chairman Burn's term as Allegheny Chair.
"In 2011, we elected a full slate of Democrats in Allegheny County including our incoming County Executive Rich Fitzgerald," said Jim Burn. "I am proud of our success in Allegheny County, and I look forward to building on our wins in 2012. With the 2012 election on the horizon, it is important for me to devote my attention to my duties as Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair while leaving the Allegheny Party in a good position for continued success. Nancy Mills is a strong leader who will continue to work with Democrats in the community to build on our success."
"Chairman Burn achieved strong victories in Allegheny County, and I look forward to working with him as we move toward the 2012 elections," said Sen. Bob Casey. "I know that with the organization he has begun to build at the state party, Democrats throughout the state will have success in 2012. I look forward to working with Nancy Mills in Allegheny County."
"Chairman Burn has done an outstanding job in Allegheny County," said former Pittsburgh Mayor Sophie Masloff. "He is making the right choice to focus his efforts on his state responsibilities. Nancy Mills is an outstanding choice to serve this county as Chair."
Democrats had great success in Allegheny in 2011, and Chairman Burn helped guide the strong effort," said Rich Fitzgerald. "I enjoyed working with Chairman Burn in Allegheny County and I look forward to continuing our efforts to elect Democrats as he turns his attention to electing Democrats throughout Pennsylvania. Nancy Mills will provide steady leadership in Allegheny County and I look forward to growing our relationship and achieving future victories."
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