News from Representative Earl Tanner and Senator Wayne Harper

The Utah Legislature is in session. Both our Senator Wayne Harper and our Representative Earl Tanner are welcoming feedback and input from their electors.

• To take a survey for Representative Earl Tanner go to www.telltanner.com
• I could not get the link for Senator Wayne Harper's survey to work. So maybe it is too late to take advantage of the survey for this legistlative session. Contact him via email.
• Representative Tanner's email address is earltanner@le.utah.gov
• Senator Harper's email address is wharper@le.utah.gov

February News from Senator Mike Lee

Friend, The first two months of 2014 have been busy in Washington and in Utah. We just held my February tele-townhall and it was helpful to hear from citizens from around our great state on a wide-range of issues. If you haven't done so already, you can sign up to participate in my monthly tele-townhalls here: http://www.lee.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/tele-townhall-meetings. I also wanted to share with you a few of the areas I have been focused on in the Senate. Here some highlights from the last few weeks: Learn about my proposal that seeks to affirm religious liberty in the military Listen to my interview with Doug Wright where we discussed my response to the State of the Union Address Read my op-ed: The Farm Bill vs. America Read the text of my speech: Reforming higher education for those who need it most Read my op-ed: To Create Jobs, Promote Access to Opportunity via Human Networks Watch the Judiciary Committee hearing where I asked Eric Holder to provide legal rationale for Executive Orders Watch my full response to the State of the Union Address Read the resolution I signed denouncing the President's coercion of states into adopting Common Core standards Today, Americans know in their hearts that something is wrong. Much of what is wrong relates to the sense that the “American Dream” is falling out of reach for far too many of us. We are facing an inequality crisis — that the President has paid lip-service to, but seems uninterested in truly confronting or correcting. This inequality crisis presents itself in three principal forms: immobility among the poor, who are being trapped in poverty by big-government programs; insecurity in the middle class, where families are struggling just to get by and can’t seem to get ahead; and cronyist privilege at the top, where political and economic insiders twist the immense power of the federal government to profit at the expense of everyone else. Where does this new inequality come from? From government — every time it takes rights and opportunities away from the American people and gives them instead to politicians, bureaucrats, and special interests. In 1861, Abraham Lincoln told Congress that the “leading object” of American government was: “to elevate the condition of men - to lift artificial weights from all shoulders, to clear the paths of laudable pursuit for all, to afford all an unfettered start and a fair chance, in the race of life.” I am continuing to put forward legislation with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address the inequality crisis we face as a country and deliver to you the type of government Lincoln described. You can follow my legislation in areas including eliminating the double tax on hardworking parents, reforming higher education to make it more accessible and more affordable, along with prison, patent and regulatory reform that are part of my conservative reform agenda on my website at www.lee.senate.gov

Election of a new Salt Lake County Council Member for District 3

On Thursday night January 9, 2014 I will be helping to elect someone to serve as Salt Lake County Council Member for District 3. Council member David Wilde has resigned and Republican precinct chairmen will be meeting to select a replacement. You are invited to relay your opinions to me about the candidates and the issues of county government. 

The meeting is at Murray High School at 7:00 PM. I will be going at 6:00 PM to meet the candidates. I know that Aimee Winder Newton and Casey Jackson are running. Other candidates may also be nominated at the meeting.

News from James Evans, Utah Republican Party Chairman

Welcome to this week's newsletter. There is a lot going on in Utah politics! 2013 has been historic. I would first like to thank all of those who ran for the vacant Attorney General position. Each one worked hard in a short time frame, and accommodated their schedules to reach out. That said, special congratulations goes to the three candidates, Sean Reyes, Robert Smith, and Brian Tarbet, who won at last Saturday's Special State Central Committee meeting. The Governor will now pick one from among those three. You can see the results of the meeting here. For your information, Governor Mitt Romney will be attending the "Elevating Utah Commercial Real Estate Dinner" on January 14, 2014. If you have interest in attending, click here. Yesterday, federal judge Robert Shelby ruled Amendment 3, Utah’s ban on same sex marriage, unconstitutional. If you would like to help the Utah Republican Party fight for traditional marriage, click here. Neighborhood Caucus Elections are approaching fast! We are just a little under four months away from the big night, and are busily working to make 2014 another successful year. One thing that will really help us is to have each of you donate just $5 today. I know it's the holidays, but a small donation will make a big difference. Below are changes to our Neighborhood Caucus Meetings that will make it easier for you to participate. If you are in the military or on religious service out of the state, you can cast a ballot at the Neighborhood Caucus Meetings. If you cannot attend the meeting in person, you can cast an absentee ballot. You can check in and register online for the meetings in advance. We have included an optional Meet-and-Greet one hour prior to the neighborhood caucus meetings. As we implement these changes, we hope you will plan to join us on March 20th 2014, and encourage you to bring your family and friends. Jim Matheson announced this week that he will not run for election in 2014. While this news was unexpected, we were confident that we would win CD4 in 2014, and are even more confident now. We are looking forward to sending four Congressional Republicans to Washington next year - but it will still take resources to ensure we win. Please donate here to help out. Lastly, I hope you have a Merry Christmas and enjoy the holidays. Please reach out to the Party if you have any questions at 801.533.9777.

Thanks for your support! James Evans Utah Republican Party Chairman

State Attorney General Election December 14, 2013

Friend, Tomorrow morning, the State Central Committee will meet in Sandy, Utah, to select three candidates for the position of Attorney General. After this meeting, the three names will be sent to the Governor and he will select one to fill the vacant position. To ensure public access, the State Party will live stream the meeting tomorrow on its website here. The meeting will begin at 10:00AM and the Attorney General election is the first item on the agenda. You can also find the latest updates here, or watch Wednesday's Attorney General debate here. I'm looking forward to tomorrow, and hope you will tune in.

Thanks for your support! James Evans Utah Republican Party Chairman

Message from Senator Wayne Harper

Dear Neighbor:

Routinely during the year and each week during the legislative session, I send out update emails and questions on which that I need your input. Below is the December 2013 pre-session email as an example.

PLEASE SEND ME A RESPONSE SO I MAY ADD YOU TO MY EMAIL LIST TO OBTAIN YOUR INPUT AND PROVIDE UPDATES TO YOU.

Thank you,

Wayne Harper

wharper@le.utah.gov

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Senator Wayne Harper

State of Utah

Senate District 6

West Jordan & Taylorsville

December 1, 2013

RE: PRE-2014 SESSION REQUEST FOR INPUT AND PRIORITIES

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

Prior to the 2014 legislative session that starts the end of January, I am requesting your input and recommendations.

There are many issues that have been discussed this year during interim meetings and as I meet with constituents as well as several key budgetary items for the next session.

Please respond to me with your comments, concerns, issues and recommendations.

Some of the key topics for the 2014 Session include:

· Common Core, is it good or bad and what does Utah do with it?

· Projected budget surpluses and additional revenue (as much as $300 million)

· Construction of new higher education and state buildings

· Local government proposal to increase the motor fuel tax by 3% (about 10 cent per gallon)

· Proposal that the state should assume management and operations of national parks and monuments

· A proposal to reduce the number of exemptions a family can claim so that families with children in school will be paying more income tax. (To generate about $400 million more for public education.)

· 30 bills on health care reform

· 30 bills on elections

· 40 bills on education

· 25 bills on tax law revisions

· Many bills on business code, towing, business development and air quality

Thank you for your involvement in this process.

I look forward to hearing from you on your priorities and issues and how I can better prepare for the upcoming session!

Wayne Harper

wharper@le.utah.gov

Proudly Serving West Jordan & Taylorsville

Watch the Attorney General Candidates Debate!

The Attorney General debate will be today, Wednesday, December 11, from 6-8PM.

Attorney General candidates will be located at the UEN location, at the Eccles Broadcast Center. Seating is limited to only State Central Committee Members, but the debate can be seen live at www.utgop.org.

Candidates will have a two minute opening statement and a two minute closing statement. SCC members will have approximately 90 minutes of questions and answers.

Follow the debate tomorrow streaming live at www.utgop.org. The link will be posted shortly before the debate begins at 6:00PM.

Sincerely,

Salt Lake County Republican Party

Special Election

SALT LAKE COUNTY ASSESSOR

A special election will be held to fill the vacated office of Salt Lake County Assessor, the Honorable Lee Gardner, who has retired. We are grateful for the many years of service he has given to the citizens of Salt Lake County.

If you are interested or intend to run as a candidate, please contact our office at 801-359-4600. To view the statuatory requirements to hold this office - Click Here or contact the Salt Lake County Clerks Office. Nominations or declaration of candidacy will be taken from the floor at our next Central Committee Meeting.

Special Election will be held during our:

Salt Lake County Republican

Central Committee Meeting

Sept. 19th, 2013 at 7:00 pm

Murray High School

Please visit our website to view candidates that have shared their intent to run - www.slcogop.com.

Kindest Regards,

Chad

Chad Bennion, Chair

Salt Lake County Republican Party

chair@slcogop.com

slcogop.com

801.359-4600

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!