The Democrats of Pontotoc County held their annual county convention on Saturday, April 11, at the Pontotoc County Agri-Plex. The meeting opened with a flag pledge led by Chairman Billie Floyd.
Following the invocation, Floyd introduced David Scott, the current executive director and IT specialist for the state Democratic Party (a graduate of Ada High and Oklahoma City University). Sen. Susan Paddack was invited to share some thoughts or current events.
Paddack praised Floyd for her service to the Democratic Party and to the citizens of her district. Paddack also talked about the devastating results of Republican actions on a state level, including massive cuts to education in the past few years.
Paddack said with more money being syphoned off for additional tax cuts and tax credits, people can expect increases in college tuition and decreases in state highway repairs.
Paddack said, “Democrats must stand up for their core beliefs. They must demand support for education, mental health, public safety, etc. The general public does not realize that for most of them, they are getting a $30 tax cut and losing much more in state services that affect their quality of life.”
Floyd led the group in holding elections of new county officers. Joe Trail was elected as the new chairman. Trail graduated from East Central University where he won the George Nigh award. He has been serving as an intern in Paddack’s office. On May 9, he will graduate from OU with a law degree and Ada will remain his home. Deborah Large was elected vice chairman and Haley Burrows was elected secretary.
Delegates for the District 4 convention at Pauls Valley were selected. The next meeting will be held at 7 p.m. April 23 at the Agri-Plex. Details about the district convention and possible resolutions to the state Democratic Constitution will be discussed. All Democrats are encouraged to attend.
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