RANDY ECONOMY: MY WORLD: Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas Quits Citing Health Problems

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas Quits Citing Health Problems

Los Angeles State Assemblyman Sebastian Ridley-Thomas has thrown in the towel and abruptly resigned his South Los Angeles Area seat on Wednesday citing "health issues."

Let's face it, Sebastian Ridley-Thomas was a disaster in Sacramento and frankly his resignation should be touted with applause. Hit the road pal.

News flash.

This is the end of the political gravy train for the 30-year-old son of political boss Los Angeles County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas.

Sacramento continues to be a Den of Dirt. Sebastian Ridley-Thomas was a back bencher who was elected on the coat tails of his dad but people are ignorant when it comes to voting for political off=spring...

His last day in office is well.....New Years Eve at the stroke of Midnight. Yahoo. Pop the cork.

Here is his official letter....blah, blah, blah...

"While it has been a great honor to serve as a member of the California State Assembly for the past four years, I have decided to resign from my post effective December 31, 2017.

The reason for this difficult decision is that I am facing persistent health issues. On December 18th, I underwent surgery for the fifth time this year. Although I expect a full recovery, my physicians advise that I will need an extended period of time to recuperate.

Accordingly, I submitted my letter of resignation to Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon late yesterday. I did so with great reluctance, but even greater respect for the office, which involves constant travel, an unrelenting schedule and high stress. Unfortunately, at this point, I am no longer able to deliver the effort my constituents in the 54^th District deserve. Consequently, I am also terminating my reelection campaign.

When I resume public life, I intend to remain active in civic affairs, where my passion lies. Following recuperation, I will return to the work of political empowerment, millennial civic engagement, and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

I am grateful to have worked with some incredible colleagues -- men and women of strong conscience and determination to keep California moving forward. My hope is that, in this next chapter of public life, I can help ensure that African-Americans, millennials, and all Angelenos have a strong and vibrant voice in shaping the future of the Golden State."

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