SWEETWATER COUNTY — On Thursday, March 19th, 2015, members of the Sweetwater County Democratic Party met at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Green River to elect new leadership and discuss plans for the upcoming months and years. The meeting was attended by precinct committee people, local legislators, county officers and members from throughout the county. Outgoing Chairperson Mark Chollak of Rock Springs opened the meeting by thanking members for their support and commending outgoing leadership team members for their service over the last two years.

Following brief remarks, the following individuals were elected to the executive committee: Chairperson, Joe Barbuto of Rock Springs. Vice Chairperson, Michele Irwin of Green River. Treasurer, RJ Pieper of Rock Springs.  Secretary, Mike Masterson of Green River. State Committeeman, Mike Martin of Rock Springs. State Committeewoman, Cathy Denman of Green River.

New members of the executive committee affirmed their commitment to working diligently to support Democratic ideals, create opportunities for all registered Democrats to be involved and support Democratic candidates through advocacy and education. Additionally, Sweetwater Democrats will be working closely in collaboration with the Democratic Central Committees of other Southwestern Wyoming Counties to build party strength and reach out to voters.

–From a press release