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Jill Derby Resigns As State Party Chair |
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 Jill Derby Resigns As State Party Chair
Jill Derby announced today she will leave her post as Chair of the
Nevada Democratic Party so she can focus on her bid for Congressional
District 2.
First Vice Chair Sam Lieberman, a longtime party supporter, will
immediately assume chairmanship of the Nevada Democratic Party in a
year when Democrats have bolstered voter registration and organization,
and are aiming to Turn Nevada Blue.
Second Vice Chair Teresa Benitez-Thompson of Reno will become First Vice Chair.
“I’m proud that Democrats have made incredible progress over the past
year in organizing from the precinct level on up,” Derby said. “Here
in Nevada, we’ve brought thousands of voters into the Democratic fold
over the past year. Across the country, Democrats have shown up in
record numbers to presidential caucuses and primaries because they want
a change of leadership in the White House.”
“I believe Nevadans also want an independent voice in Congress, so I’ve
decided to leave my post as state party chair to focus on a run for
Congressional District 2,” Derby said.
“Coming out of a highly successful presidential caucus, our party has
the largest voter registration edge we’ve held in 15 years,” Lieberman
said. “Democrats are committed to bringing change to the White House so
that we can bring a responsible end to the war in Iraq, provide health
care to all Americans and strengthen our economy.
“I'm honored to lead our party as Nevada Democrats focus on winning the
Silver State for our presidential nominee, sending more Democrats to
Congress, gaining a majority in the State Senate, and picking up seats
in the Assembly,” Lieberman said. “I’d like to thank Jill Derby for the
foundation she laid as party chair, and I’m looking forward to a
seamless transition and a successful year for Democrats.”
A Nevada resident since 1980, Sam has served the Nevada State
Democratic Party as a volunteer, staff member, activist and donor since
1986. Sam was elected as the Party’s First Vice Chair on March 31,
2007, in Reno.
Sam has previously served on the Nevada-based staff for United States
Senator Harry Reid and United States Congresswoman Shelley Berkley. He
currently serves as the Coordinator of Volunteers and Community
Relations for the Las Vegas Marathon, and is the incoming executive
director of the Volunteer Center of Southern Nevada.
Sam also serves as the Chairperson of Nevada Parents Encouraging
Parents, a statewide parent training information center for parents of
children with disabilities.
With a passion for politics and community service, Sam has a history of
involvement with numerous other political and non-profit organizations.
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