FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Larry Jackson, Ottawa County Democratic Party Chair
Email: communications@ottawadems.com
Larry Jackson elected County Committee Chair following resignation of Tim Smith.
HOLLAND, Mich. — Ottawa County Democrats held a special meeting of their elected County Committee on Friday, November 10 with the purpose of confirming a new slate of officers before the 2024 election year.
The meeting follows the resignation of former chair Tim Smith, whose resignation was effective immediately. Smith served as the chair for three years.
“I am excited about the next chapter in my life, and I believe that it is important for me to step aside and allow new leadership to take the helm of the party,” Smith said.
Vice Chair Kim Nagy acted swiftly to ensure a meeting of the County Committee was called for a special election. As a result, Larry Jackson was elevated to the Chair position from his seat serving as Treasurer. Nagy will retain her Vice Chair position, Kevin O’Brien was elected Treasurer, Sue Robertson was elected as Secretary, and Angie Prescott was elevated to 2nd Vice Chair.
Jackson is a dynamic figure in the Holland area, serving on the Diversity Task Force at Holland Christian Schools and the District 2 Committee to Recall Lucy Ebel. He is a Navy veteran and previous candidate for the 86th House District for the State of Michigan. His campaign prioritized investing in education, increasing housing stock, and addressing Michigan’s infrastructure, making sure the state takes a sustainable approach to solving problems for Michiganders.
Regarding his election to the Chair position, Jackson states, “I'm grateful, privileged, excited, and ready to help drive the party forward into 2024 and beyond. Next year is set to be the most consequential of my 40-year life — here in the county, of course, but statewide and nationally as well. In Ottawa County, the Democratic Party is fighting to preserve democracy for all people, no matter their race, sex, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status. I look forward to partnering with candidates, endorsers, state and local party officials, current elected officials, and, most of all, community members who want to see democracy win in 2024.”
More information about the Ottawa County Democratic Party, including community events, avenues for support, and information on running for office, is available online at OttawaDems.com.
About the Ottawa County Democratic Party:
The Ottawa County Democratic Party seeks to support the recruitment and election of qualified candidates for political office in Ottawa County who support the platform goals and objectives of the county and state Democratic Party.
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