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February 25, 2009 12:47 AM UTC

Rodriguez Resigns to Head Bennet's Office

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  • by: Colorado Pols

According to a press release issued today (full release after the jump), U.S. Election Assistance Commission member Rosemary Rodriguez is resigning in order to take the job as Sen. Michael Bennet’s State Director.

Rodriguez had tried unsuccessfully (and with much foot stomping by others) to be appointed to the Secretary of State seat that Gov. Bill Ritter eventually gave to Bernie Buescher.

Commissioner Rodriguez Resigns

Transparency and Voter Access Hallmarks of her Tenure

For Immediate Release                                                                                   Contact:  Jeannie Layson or Sarah Litton

DATE                                                                                                                                                      (202) 566-3100

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commissioner Rosemary E. Rodriguez today announced her resignation from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), effective February 28, 2009.  She is returning home to Denver to serve as the State Director for United States Senator Michael Bennet of Colorado.

“It has been an honor to serve with Commissioners Beach, Hillman, Davidson, and former Commissioner Hunter,” said Commissioner Rodriguez.  “They are committed to implementing the Help America Vote Act and are distinguished in their service to their Country.  I am proud to know them.  I urge my colleagues to continue directing resources to the federal government’s first voting system certification program. Conducting thorough reviews of voting systems and holding program participants accountable is more important than ever, and we must properly fund and support these efforts.”

“It has also been an honor to work with the EAC’s staff,” Commissioner Rodriguez continued.  “Due in large part to the hard work and diligence of its staff, the EAC has accomplished a great deal with very few resources.  In just a few years, we have adopted voting system guidelines, built a voting system certification program from the ground up, provided training materials for election officials, conducted research on a host of issues, and provided voter resources in six languages. I am very proud of them, and I will always be grateful for the work they have done on behalf of America’s voters.”

During Commissioner Rodriguez’s tenure at the EAC she focused on transparency, accountability and increased voter access. As EAC chair, she also focused on making internal improvements and providing more support to EAC program staff.  

Using her national platform as chair, she urged the recruitment of 2 million poll workers in 2008, more cooperation between voter registration groups and election officials and better service for military and overseas voters and veterans in long-term care facilities. Other initiatives include brown bag lunches with the public to get additional input; establishment of “Notes from the Road,” an online journal; and a policy requiring the release of public meeting agendas 21 days prior.

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22 thoughts on “Rodriguez Resigns to Head Bennet’s Office

      1. …but was Rosemary really stomping her feet?  She applied to the commission set up for that purpose.  After she wasn’t picked, she respectfully noted her disappointment but also praised the nominees.  That’s it.  Others may have stomped their feet on her behalf, but not her.

          1. …there’s also a sparse Facebook group and a DOA federal constitutional amendment in the works to require people to elect her SOS!  So, that’s something.

          1. Nobody is against Andrew Romanoff. He is one of the most beloved political figures in Colorado. I guarantee you that as soon as hell freezes over and he decides to run for the Dem Senate nomination, people will be lining up around the corner to vote for the man.

            But please stop characterizing people who disagree with your “Draft Romanoff” campaign as being Anti-Romanoff. They’re loyal Democrats who think that until Bennet does something to deserve this passive agressive campaign against him, he is the Junior United States Senator, and perhaps the question for you, Wade Norris, is:

            Why are they so against Bennet?*

            *Aside from not particularly liking how the constitution is written.

  1. Colorado is lucky to have Ms. Rodriguez back in Colorado.  She will be a great addition to Bennet’s team.  Rodriguez knows how to efficiently run an office and has great political acumen.

    I hope that the President and Senate find someone with the courage to replace Rodriguez.  She will be missed in DC, as Rick Hasen said,

    From my vantage point, Commissioner Rodriguez was the boldest of the current commissioners in trying to make the EAC relevant and influential.

    http://electionlawblog.org/arc

  2. Andrew, if you are reading this, those who want you to run are seriously worried that it’s now or never.  If you are gonna primary Bennet, you gotta do it soon.  He’s raising money and he’s gobbling up endorsements.  The time is now.  Many a good Dem wants you to run, but you gotta get in there soon or you won’t have a chance.  

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