August 20, 2005

Secretary McPherson Appoints Caren Daniels-Meade as Elections Division Chief

"Secretary of State Bruce McPherson announced today the appointment of Caren Daniels-Meade to Chief of the Elections Division, effective immediately. Ms. Daniels-Meade will be responsible for the oversight and management of the activities within the Elections Division.

"Caren is a consummate professional and I value her expertise," said Secretary Bruce McPherson. "With her experience and solid accomplishment in the Secretary of State's Office, Caren is the idea l person to head the Elections ivision. There are numerous election issue challenges ahead and she is eminently able to meet them."

In her tenure, Daniels-Meade has served as Chief of Public Affairs, Chief of Political Reform, Chief of Elections, Candidates and Elections Program Manager, and Media Director. Daniels-Meade will work closely with Brad Clark, Assistant Secretary of Secretary for Elections, to provide coordination with counties and advise the Secretary on elections issues.

You can read the complete press release here.

I had the good fortune to work with Caren Daniels-Meade during my tenure as Chief Counsel. Like former Elections Chief John Mott Smith, Caren is a bright. talented and committed professional who will perform her duties as Elections Chief with energy and integrity. Caren and Assistant Secretary of State Brad Clark (my former Registrar) form a strong leadership team to confront the complex election issues facing California.

Posted by Randy Riddle at August 20, 2005 01:03 PM