You're probably wondering-- if you've read this far-- why I haven't posted on this for months now.
The reality is that there was this "discreet" group of people who were considering running for UUA president. Now, they can't actually stand up and do this until fairly late in the game because of the UUA bylaws, but-- various "people" were exploring this opportunity. Others, responded to this. They weeded themselves out, like the good Darwinians they are.
I couldn't report on this on the record due to the Sorting Hat.
The long and the short of it is that there seems to be only one serious person seriously interested in the UUA President slot. Her resume is taller than she is. She is a senior minister in Texas. She has announced her resignation effective 2009, the same year as the election.
You can Google the rest.
Her congregation will decide whether or not to do the "insider candidate" business this fall, but from what I hear, "it's a lock." Go DK!
There is a lot more intrigue with the UUA Board & Moderator, but fortunately for the rest of us, it appears that both are actually MOVING toward transparency & accountability-- which is huge because this is a first for them.
And, some recent (okay semi-recent) turnover in key UUA staff, has meant an increase in the velocity of transparency, and accountability. You have got to check out the new changes in the APF attitude!
I'll have more about this later, but first I am hoping to be elected District President in 2 days. And despite running unopposed and with the endorsement of the district Nominating Committee-- you never really can know until it's over.
Meanwhile, we have a 3 way race for UUA Trustee. I'll post again when I know the result.
Take Care, you jaded politicos!
Daniel
Thursday, April 12, 2007
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Wait a moment... since when does the Nominating Committee nominate for the Presidency?
Section 9.2 of the UUA Bylaws
The Nominating Committee shall submit one or more nominations for each elective position at large to be filled, except Moderator and President,...
As a pledging UU, I'm a little annoyed with coyness here.
Considering I'll be paying part of the person's salary, it would be nice to know who this is.
The UUA Nom Com does not nominate the Moderator or President. My reference was to the District Nom Com.
As far as identifying the likely candidate, they have not officially declared, and we still won't know who is actually in the race until February 2008 at the earliest.
Take Care, U*U deluded pastors. . . ;-)
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