POLITICS: Reilich tapped for county GOP chair
By Jeremy Moule on Jul. 2nd, 2008
County Executive Maggie Brooks is recommending Republican State Assembly member Bill Reilich as the next chairman of the county Republican Party.
The appointment isn't a done deal. The committee still has to elect Reilich. But Brooks's recommendation will carry a lot of weight since she's the county's top Republican elected official.
"He understands that we must begin a new era of inclusiveness and collaboration, and set a new tone that will make divisiveness a thing of the past," Brooks said of Reilich in a statement issued today.
Former party chair Steve Minarik resigned on Friday at Brooks's request. She said she wanted a change in leadership style with an emphasis on cooperation and collaboration.
Reilich would hold the post on a part-time basis. A full time executive director would oversee the day-to-day operations of the party. Under Minarik, the chair was a full-time position.
Brooks is also calling for four new party vice chairs to represent a broader cross-section of the party.
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cartman on July 3rd, 2008
Relich is kind of a nothing, He has done very little of merit in the senate, but he seems to like cars and guns. That will no doubt be of big help to the economy here.
Is he just a tool for Maggie or someone else, I don't personally see what he has to offer in the way of leadership