Officer Support Rally

OFFICER SUPPORT RALLY

A rally to support the right of police officers to defend themselves, and to the protect the public, without fear of retribution from the Salt Lake County District Attorney's office.

Wednesday, August 14th

3 to 6 p.m.

Salt Lake City & County Building

451 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah

When faced with the potential of serious bodily injury or death, officers need to be able to protect themselves and the public. Show your support of our officers that protect our cities, our streets, our homes, and our families.

Wear blue to show your support!

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Salt Lake County Republican Party

slcogop.com

801.359-4600

City Primary Elections

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- TUESDAY AUGUST 13TH -

CITY PRIMARY ELECTIONS

Government closest to the people governs best. Issues in the city effect you and your family on a day to day basis, whether it is the parks, safety, or freedoms you enjoy. Carefully review the candidates, make wise and prudent decisions, and most important vote in tomorrows municipal elections.

To get information on Candidates

and a link to City websites, click here:

2013 CITY CANDIDATES INFO

Find your Election Day polling location: www.GOT-VOTE.org

Already mailed your Vote By Mail Ballot: Track it HERE!!!

Kindest Regards,

Chad Bennion, Chair

Salt Lake County Republican Party

slcogop.com

801.359-4600

chair@slcogop.com

DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

The West Jordan Municipal Primary Election is tomorrow. If you mail your ballot it must be postmarked today August 12. You can drop it off tomorrow at the West Jordan Viridian Library or the Bingham Creek Library. 

Last week I went to the Meet the Candidates Open House for a short time. While there I saw at least ten people from my voting district. People in WJD030 must be politically active!

Voter Registration Deadline - July 29th

LAST CHANCE!!! - VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE - July 29th

Monday, July 29th is the last day for citizens who want to vote in the municipal primary election to register to vote. You may register by appearing in person at the County Clerk's Office at 2001 South State Street, S1100, or online with a current Utah Driver's License or State ID card at www.vote.utah.gov.

Anyone who is currently registered to vote in Salt Lake County, but changed their address within the County may call the County Clerk's Office and provide their new address, or email got-vote@slco.org.

Voters may check their registration status, find early vote locations, find their Election Day polling location, and view their sample ballot by visiting the County Clerk's website at: www.GOT-VOTE.org.

For additional information, call: 385 GOT-VOTE (385 468-8683).

To get information on Candidates

and a link to City websites, click here:

2013 CITY CANDIDATES INFO

Salt Lake County Republican Party

slcogop.com

801.359-4600

office@slcogop.com

West Jordan City Elections 2013

This year's elections will be held by mail. You should be getting your ballots in the mail soon. Here is the link to a sample ballot for our precinct: Sample Ballot WJD030

Candidates for West Jordan City Mayor (vote for one)

Ben Southworth

Kim V. Rolfe

Sophie Rice

Clive M. Killpack

Mike Kellermeyer

M. Rory Munns

Melissa Mae Worthen

Daniel E. Argueta

Dirk S. Burton

Candidates for West Jordan City Council At Large (vote for two)

Gregory M. Simonsen

Chad Nichols

Timothy McConnehey

Dixie Memmott

Michel J. Erdmann

Zach Jacob

Eric Hanna

Jeff Haaga

Isaac Alejandro Giron

Nathan Gedge

Jared Belcher

Upcoming Events

Meet the Officers Candidate Night!

Friday April 12th - 6:00pm

SLCo Government Complex, Council Chambers

2001 So. State Street, SLC, UT

Meet the Candidate Night Info

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Its not too late to RSVP for our Convention Dinner!

This might be the best value in town for great entertainment and dinner.

All Family & Friends are invited to attend our

2013 Convention Dinner

with the nationally acclaimed

***** Bar J Wranglers *****

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Friday, April 19th at 6:00 p.m.

The Bar J Wranglers from Jackson Hole, Wyoming, deliver some of the purest harmony, best musicianship and funniest ranch humor ever seen on stage.

Click Here for Details

RSVP by Saturday April 13th to office@slcogop.com or reply to this e-mail,

then pay online: Pay via our Donate Button

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There is still time to run for Officer or State Central Committee Member.

Submit your name to run for one of these

Salt Lake County Officer Positions:

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CHAIR - VICE CHAIR - SECRETARY - TREASURER

STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEMBER

(a "job" description can be found in our bylaws: Click Here for Bylaws see page 8)

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We will be electing 30 State Central Committee Members to represent Salt Lake County.

Why Run:

1. Elect Members to the Party Constitution and Bylaws, Audit Committees
2. Have a voice in how our party is managed and run
3. Receive reports from statewide and federal elected officials
4. Be the solutions to coming issues

Please e-mail your intention to run, and information for posting on our website, to office@slcogop.com. Candidates may submit a picture and bio of up to 500 characters with spaces. If you know someone who might be interested, please send them this information and encourage them to run. For more information contact our Office Consultant, Valarie Kingsbury, at 801-359-4600.

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Deadline to file: Friday, April 12, 5:00 p.m.

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Salt Lake County Republican Party

2013 Organizing Convention

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Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

South Towne Expo Center, Sandy UT

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Come join the fun! Everyone is invite and it is FREE!

Click Here for Details

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You will not want to miss our Convention Dinner! RSVP to Valarie Kingsbury at office@slcogop.com and pay online: Pay via our Donate Button

Sincerely,

Julie Dole, Chair
Salt Lake County Republican Party
slcogop.com

801.359.4600

julieanndole@gmail.com

Twitter:JulieDole

Facebook: JDole

LinkedIn

Are you interested in running for the Republican State Central Committee?

Are you interested in running for State Central Committee? Information regarding when and how to file for your County's State Central Committee positions is available below. Filing deadlines for Republican County Party Office and SCC membership: Salt Lake County:Deadline to file is April 12 at 5 p.m. To file, send an email to Valarie Kingsbury at Office@slcogop.com. Weber County:Deadline to file is April 15. To file, send an email to the Weber GOP Secretary at mgwynn@digis.net. Nominations may also be made on the floor but those nominees will not be included on the ballot. Utah County:Deadline to file is April 20th at 5 p.m. File for office online at http://voterclick.com/file_for_office.php. Davis County:Deadline to file is May 22nd. Email County Chair Kris Kimball at davischair@gmail.com. Anyone filing after the deadline can be nominated on the floor of the County Convention but their name will not be on the printed ballot. Cache County:The deadline to file has already passed, but someone can be nominated at the County Convention on the floor with the signatures of 50 delegates. The floor nominees name will not be printed on the ballot.

Margaret Thatcher

SALT LAKE CITY - Utah Republican Party (UT GOP) Chairman Thomas Wright released the following statement on the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher:

“On behalf of the Republican Party, I extend our deepest sympathies to the Thatcher family and to the people of Great Britain on the passing of Lady Thatcher,” said Chairman Wright. “She was and always will be one of the world’s great conservative leaders. A champion of free markets, private enterprise, and individual liberty, she inspired a generation far beyond the shores of Great Britain.

“In the face of Communism, she stood for freedom, winning an ally to her side in President Ronald Reagan. Together, they brought an end to the Evil Empire and the Cold War. The world is a freer place thanks to Margaret Thatcher.”

“Our prayers go out to Lady Thatcher’s family, friends, and loved ones,” said Wright. “We mourn this incredible loss but will always remember her indomitable spirit as the grocer’s daughter who became a great prime minister. She proved that grit and determination can break both a glass ceiling and an Iron Curtain.

“May God give rest to the Iron Lady.”

I agree. I have the greatest respect and admiration for Lady Margaret Thatcher. --- JHD

Help Decide How the Utah Republican Party Nominates Its Candidates

Here is an email message from Chairman Thomas Wright inviting all Republicans to help decide how our nomination system works: In a recent meeting with Republican leaders from across the state, we discussed the need to address how our Caucus and Convention nomination system works. We recognize there are some challenges associated with it and the Utah Republican Party is committed to providing a system that works for Utah and supplies the highest participation by its citizenry. Because we believe that public input and participation is vital to a healthy electorate, I want to invite you and your neighbors to share your thoughts and ideas at www.utgopgrowth.com. I created this website so you can share your ideas on how the Republican Party should select its candidates. I want all Utahns to have their voices heard and have a say in who appears on their ballot in November. We want to flesh out the Direct Primary model, the Caucus and Convention model and create a process that best represents Utah. Just as we recognize that the Caucus and Convention model has flaws, we also want Utahns to understand the downsides and flaws of a Direct Primary. We are committed to listening and to making changes that will open up doors to a more engaged citizenry. You can go to www.utgopgrowth.com and submit proposals until March 23. You can also review and comment on other ideas that have been put forward. In addition to the website, The Republican Party will be hosting a series of Town Hall meetings to meet with voters face to face. Republican leaders will meet again on March 23 to discuss the ideas that have been submitted. This is your chance to make change. Please join the conversation and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same! Go to www.utgopgrowth.com and submit a proposal today! Sincerely, Chairman Thomas Wright

Reforming Utah's Caucus Convention Process

Here is an interesting article with suggestions for improving the Caucus Convention System in Utah. I am thinking and visualizing how these ideas might work in our precinct. I wonder what my neighbors and fellow Republicans think. Here is the link Some Ideas to Improve the Caucus System by Brad Daw

Campaign to Fix the Debt

Here is a message from Utah Republican Party Chairman Thomas Wright about  the Campaign to Fix the Debt. This is worthy goal for all of us to support. On Thursday, I joined local officials, business leaders and concerned citizens to come together to officially launch the Utah chapter of the Campaign to Fix the Debt. The Campaign to Fix the Debt is a non-partisan movement to put America on a better fiscal and economic path. We come together from a variety of social, economic and political perspectives, around the common belief that America's growing federal debt threatens our future and that we must address it. We all know how we got so far in debt as a Country: tax cuts dating back to 2001, increased spending on entitlement programs, war spending and the other massive spending increases the federal government has engaged in. What we need to understand is that it will get much worse if we don’t do something. Healthcare costs will continue to increase at a rapid pace, the American population is aging, interest rates are beginning to rise and the cost of funding the government far outpaces the government’s revenue projections. These are not partisan problems – both parties are responsible and more importantly both parties need to be responsible for coming up with a solution. We need to enact deficit reductions in order to stabilize the debt; replace mindless, abrupt deficit reduction with thoughtful changes that reform the tax code and cut spending; and we need to look down the road and focus on the rapid growth of entitlement programs. I need your help. Please text “sign” to 877877 or visit www.fixthedebt.org and sign the petition to encourage Washington to put aside their differences, work together and fix the debt. Sincerely, Chairman Thomas Wright P.S. You can also learn more about the Fix the Debt campaign and other useful resources by visiting these links: The Citizen’s Petition and Campaign Information: http://www.fixthedebt.org Policy Papers (Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget): http://crfb.org Between a Mountain of Debt and a Fiscal Cliff Primary Numbers: The GOP Candidates Going Big Could Improve the Chances of Success Slideshow on Our Fiscal Challenges: Averting a Fiscal Crisis Congressional Budget Office: Federal Debt and the Risk of a Fiscal Crisis