New Leadership in Roanoke City

Last I night I sent the following message to the members of the local and state GOP:

I am very excited about the future of Roanoke City and the GOP. At the end of last year I announced my intention not to seek re-election as the Chairman of the Roanoke City GOP as my term expired in April.

After giving this much thought I think it is best to step down after our Mass Meeting on 2-17-10. This will enable the Roanoke City GOP to have consistent leadership throughout the City Council elections in May rather than having a change of leadership less than a month before election day.

Since my announcement two people have expressed interest in the Chair position. These two people are Jim Delong and Chris Walters. Jim, Chris, and I have worked together over the last couple of weeks to make this transition smooth. Jim Delong will become the new Chairman and Chris Walters will work with him to share the load.
When a Chairman steps down prior to the end of his term the First Vice Chair takes over his role. Josh Johnson is the First Vice Chair today and does not have the time right now to be chair with elections and the Reagan Dinner fast approaching. So in order to leave The Roanoke City GOP in the best possible position I am appointing Jim Delong first Vice Chair effective 2-14-10. Jim will be responsible for the Committee until the April Mass Meeting where he will officially run for Chair for his own 2 year term.

We have made a lot of progress in Roanoke City over the last 3 years and I am very proud of the work we have done. I know Jim and Chris will keep the committee moving in the right direction and I ask for your support in their efforts as you have supported my efforts.

Sincerely,

Adam W. Boitnott