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Wed Dec 21, 2016, 12:26 PM Dec 2016

Edmonds man wins Democrats top county position

Edmonds man wins Democrats’ top county position

December 20, 2016

Just one day after announcing his candidacy for the post, Edmonds resident and Diversity Commission Chairman Mario Brown over the weekend was elected chair of the Snohomish County Democratic Central Committee (SCDCC), displacing longtime chair Richard Wright. Brown most recently served as 2nd Vice Chair of the organization.

Brown beat out Wright on the second ballot in a three-way race during Saturday’s “SCDCC Reorganization Meeting” held in Everett Saturday.

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“As Democrats we will be facing a very tough four years with the new President-elect. Our views and our values might come into question and likely be attacked and de-legitimized. We must stand strong in the face the oncoming opposition and we have the chance in Washington to make historic progress forward.

“I believe that in the coming two to four years, our party can achieve single-payer health care for Washington; I believe we can fully-fund our public schools and I believe we can raise the standard of living for all people.”...


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