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Stan Norwalk announces resignation today from board of commissioners

Submitted by KeungHui on 05/02/2011 - 18:26
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Wake County Commissioner Stan Norwalk left with a parting blast today as he announced that today's meeting was his last.

As noted in this online article by Thomas Goldsmith, Norwalk said his departure is "bittersweet" because he hasn't accomplished the full agenda for which he was elected in 2008.

"I'm leaving at a time when when the biggest thing that I advocate for, which is public education, is under attack," he said, laying blame on the "ultra-conservatives" at the state General Assembly.

Norwalk cited health reasons and family for his departure. He had previously indicated that he would step down from his term early to move nearer to family members in Kansas.

Norwalk's immediate resignation means the leadership of the Wake County Democratic Party will soon nominate a successor to finish out his term, which expires November 2012.

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Sorry to lose Norwalk

Tue, 05/03/2011 - 07:54 — heylisajohn

Wake County has been a better place with Norwalk as he has been a strong advocate for those with the least voice.  I'm sorry to see Norwalk go from the Board and community.

Stan brought some good ideas

Tue, 05/03/2011 - 09:15 — CaryCurmudgeon

Stan brought some good ideas to the table.  You mention that Wake County has been a "better place" based on his service, what concrete actions do you base that statement on?
 

Stan ---

Mon, 05/02/2011 - 22:38 — Bob_Sconce

Best of luck.  Can't say I agree with your every position, but I'll certainly miss your zeal for education.

If you have the power, please suggest to the party that they name a pragmatist to replace you.

Too bad that "zeal"

Tue, 05/03/2011 - 08:44 — woodstock

Too bad that "zeal" translated to ignorance about and defiant opposition to the long over-due family-friendly, achievement-focused change that Wake County citizens voted for.

I do hope he enjoys his retirement however. We all deserve that.

Stan never met a parent he liked

Tue, 05/03/2011 - 02:56 — FSandYOU

I hope your retirement years treat you well, but goodbye time it is. Most parents who continue to demand a voice in how their kids are educated won't miss you because you've bashed us and blamed us since day one.

The rest don't even know you're leaving.

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T. Keung Hui covers Wake schools.
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