Dean's Democracy for America Lays Off Six
Two days after former governor Howard Dean traveled to Iowa to speak at a labor conference, the Burlington-based political group he founded laid off six staffers.
The group, Democracy for America, is run by Dean's brother, Jim.
In a statement released to Seven Days, spokesman Neil Sroka cited the arrival of a new executive director as the reason for the layoffs. The news was first reported by the Huffington Post.
According to a source close to DFA, one of the six staffers cut from the organization was based in Burlington.
“We view this as a key moment in the fight for a more progressive country. This decision will help us grow our organization and expand our reach,” Sroka said in the statement. “We look forward to announcing new hires and campaigns in the weeks ahead as we double down on our efforts.”
Dean pictured at left with Attorney General Bill Sorrell.
