Kennedy opts out of running for State Chair

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KENNEDY OPTS OUT OF RUN FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC PARTY CHAIR



Madison—AFT-Wisconsin President Bryan Kennedy announced this morning that he has decided to opt out of a run for Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. He cited the increase of the DPW Chair’s responsibilities, his current position at AFT-Wisconsin, and time commitments as the reasons he decided to withdraw from the race.



“It has become increasingly clear to me that the DPW Chair position has evolved into a full-time responsibility. I cannot devote that level of time to the party and still maintain my position at AFT,” Kennedy said. “Remaining at AFT-Wisconsin was the deal breaker. I have committed to extensive organizing efforts on the UW campuses and I want to see this project through to its completion.”



Congressman Ron Kind thanked Bryan for considering a run for party chair. He said, "I applaud anyone who wants to serve in such an important role. I know why Bryan considered the position and I look forward to continuing to work with him to further our Democratic ideals in this great state."



Bryan Kennedy is President of AFT-Wisconsin, a labor union that represents 17,000 public employees in Wisconsin, and is also an adjunct professor at UW-Milwaukee.