My Resignation from the SCC

Dear Second District Republicans,

Fifteen months ago, I was elected to represent the Second Congressional District on the State Central Committee of the Republican Party of Iowa. During my tenure, I have worked to bring openness to the process of electing a State Party Chairman and for the first time in my memory, the candidates and vote totals were published on blogs and tweeted in real time. As a member of State Organization Committee, I have helped place into motion a plan which will make national delegate selection a part of the normal district conventions and do away with the Friday night meetings before the state convention. I have served as head of the Technology Committee that is working to provide a better online presence for the party and better communicate with grassroots Republicans all across the state. Finally I have supported all of our candidates who have passed the most important litmus test of all – they won their primaries.

When I was elected, I promised that I would neither seek nor accept a paid staff or consultant position with any campaign or issue-based organization. I further promised that while serving on the State Central Committee, I would remain neutral and not make any endorsements in contested Republican primaries. I am excited that we have such an excellent field of Republican candidates for governor.  It has always been my intent to remain neutral in the upcoming gubernatorial primary and give my full support to the winner.

However, last week everything changed. Last Friday my good friend and fellow Eastern Iowan, Christian Fong announced that he intended to run for governor. I ran for State Central Committee because I wanted to make a difference, I wanted not just to elect Republicans but to see those core principles defined in our platform enacted. Christian is a social conservative with excellent business and financial credentials; he is a visionary and a leader in our community; he is a husband, a father and most importantly a man of integrity. He is exactly what Iowa needs. With Christian in the race I now believe that I can make the biggest difference for our state, our district, my community and my family by working as a volunteer to help him win the GOP nomination and beat Chet Culver in 2010.

Earlier today, I sent a letter to RPI Chairman Matt Strawn resigning my position on the State Central Committee effective immediately. By resigning now, I hope that the Second District Executive Committee will be able to act quickly and elect my replacement in time for the September State Central Committee meeting.

It has been an honor to serve.

 

David R. Chung
Former Second District Representative
State Central Committee – Republican Party of Iowa

 

Comments

[Nicky]

Dave-

I've been out of the loop for a while, it was refreshing to read your blog again. Sorry to see you leave the SCC, but I know we won't miss you in the political realm. I hope your candidate does well and we kick Culver out, no matter who the Republican is, it's better than Culver!!!!

See you around.

Nicky

[Yoda]

You are a man of impeccable integrity David. Thank you for your service and for serving the right way. God speed my friend!

[Tim]

David, once again you model to the rest of us "service to others before self" and I congratulate you for the successes realized during the your term on the SCC. You are a man of great integrity and I'm honored to call you a friend.

[Art Smith]

David, although I'm surprised by the announcement I am not surprised at your commitment to maintaining appropriate integrity in your role within the party. I'm sure your wisdom and insights will be valuable to Christian's campaign!

[desmoinesdem]

Are you shutting down this blog, or will you continue to post here occasionally?

[HawkeyeGOP]

desmoinesdem,

I will continue to post — probably more frequently.