Weber County 2013 Organizing Convention May 2nd

 It's that time of year again.  Time for our county convention.  This year our only contested race is our county party secretary race.  The two candidates who are running are Adam Gardiner--who works for Rob Bishop, and Jacob Culliton--who is a student at Weber State.  Jacob has been studying law and political science.  

May 2, 2013
Ogden High School
2828 Harrison Blvd
Ogden, Utah 84403

Credentialing of County Delegates will start at 5:30. The Convention will begin at 6:30. (Please be credentialed and in your seats by 6:30.)

From 5:30-6:30 you can meet the candidates running for county party offices as well as many of the candidates running for state party office.

This event is open to the public, but only COUNTY DELEGATES may vote. State Delegates are encouraged to attend.

Click here to view the agenda.

For more information contact County Party Chairman, Matt Bell 801.725.8771

Weber County Lincoln Day Dinner

This year our Lincoln Day Dinner will be April 12th. We will be having a theme "Key Women Who Shape Our Community" and we will be giving awards celebrating some of these Republican Women.

 Like the past couple years, we will be serving a buffet style meal so we can mix and mingle with our elected officials and other Weber County residents. The cost of this event is $25.

To make reservations, please contact: Noall Knighton 801.726.9944; Elizabeth Carlin 801.627.0729; or Suzanne Ferre 801.745.3098

 

Weber County Fair 2012

The Weber County Fair started on the 8th and will run until Saturday the 11th.  You can visit the Weber County Republican Party booth in the Northwest Building (building 4 on the map).   (Please note that on this map East is up and North is to the left.)

This year's fair features a rodeo, youth rodeo, demolition derby, horse pull, hypnotist, duck races, tractor pull, lots of contests, lots of exhibits,  and lots of fun entertainment!

Ticket prices are reasonable and the fair has a little bit of everything for family members of all ages.

Morgan Philpot--New Figure in Political Media

Morgan Philpot--former 2012 Gubernatorial Candidate, former 2010 US Congressional Candidate--has now ventured into the realm of political media. 

At age 29, Morgan won a seat in the Utah House of Representatives.  He served 2 terms and earned the reputation of being one of the House's most conservative members.  He also served as the Vice-Chairman of the Utah Republican Party.

In 2010 Morgan secured the Republican nomination and ran against 10-year Democrat incumbent, Jim Matheson.  He went into this race even though Matheson had an 87% approval rating--highest of any Utah politician.  It ended in a Matheson win, but by a very narrow margin. 

Morgan ran against Governor Herbert in 2012, but Governor Herbert secured the Republican nomination at the Republican Convention.

Successful businessman, Leonard Joe Fabiano (known lovingly as "Uncle Joe" to many), is financially backing Morgan in this new venture. 

Visit AmericanVoter.com to experience for yourself what Morgan is putting together.  You can also listen to  AmericanVoter on KTalk Radio from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays starting next Monday.

Candidate Signs in Weber County

If you see any of the Republican candidate's signs still up in Weber County, would you please help out by taking them down.  You can either keep them until October and then put them back up, contact the campaign to see if they want them back, or you can contact one of the county party leaders to make other arrangements.  Here is a list of the party leaders contact information:  http://www.wcrgop.org/Executive%20Committee%202011-13.htm 

Thank you for your help!

Weber County Fair

Dear Leg. Chairmen/women:

 

The Weber County Fair will be held on 8,9,10 and 11 August, 2012.  We will have a booth inside a north west building that is air conditioned. We will need to have  it manned from 11AM to 11 PM. each of those days.  A schedule of 2 hour shifts requires 48 people.  Having worked the fair in the past, two people are needed each shift. If each of your leg districts (not precincts) would get 8 volunteers, then we would be able to man this well. The busiest time will be Saturday.  In the past we have been able to get passes into the fair for people who can not pay the fee.

 

We will have information from the Republican candidates, voting registration forms for both new voters and those who want to vote by mail along with the precinct maps so that people can look up their district.

 

I would appreciate your forwarding me the names and telephone numbers of volunteers. If you have a preference for a particular day or time, please let me know ASAP.

 

Elizabeth Carlin   buzytwo@netzero.net   801-627-0729

Town Hall in the Park with Dan Liljenquist

Monroe Park Pavillion
850 30th St
Ogden, Utah
June 20th
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Sponsored by the Dan Liljenquist for US Senate campaign.

Meet the 2012 GOP Candidates--June 8th

It's that time of the year again... PRIMARY SEASON!

Weber County Republican Party has invited all 6 of the candidates running for the US Senate, Utah Auditor, and Utah Attorney General.  We are also inviting the other elected officials and candidates who are running in county or state races.  

This is an informal meet and greet where you can mingle with, speak to, and ask questions of your elected state, federal, and county officials and current candidates.

Light refreshments will be served and there is a playground nearby, so you may bring your children with you.

Since it is a political event there may be some blood suckers around, so we suggest that you bring some mosquito repellant with you--just in case.

Friday, June 8th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Farr West Park
2090 N 2000 W
Farr West, Utah

Galvez v Perry -- House Dist 29

Rep Brad Galvez and Rep Lee Perry are both incumbent representatives, but will have to run against each other in this year's election due to the boundary changes.  You can meet both of them on June 12th in Plain City.  Click here for more details.  They are competing for Legislative District 29.

Here are some grassroots comparisons done for all of our state legislators: 

Utah Legislative Ratings

2012 Utah Legislature Rated 

Representative Galvez is most noted for his hard work on the Legal Tender Act legislation that makes silver and gold legal tender in Utah.  This legislation has been used as model legislation for several other states who have followed Utah's lead.  

Representative Perry, being a member of the Utah Highway Patrol, is a strong advocate of buckling up, no texting while driving, and DUI Checkpoints. 

 

Invitation from U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Liljenquist

U.S. Senate Candidate Dan Liljenquist will be speaking on the Constitution as part of a public family night at Meadows Park in Clinton on Monday, May 21 from 7:00-8:30pm. The event will feature games and activities for the kids, and discussion about the Constitution, our nation, and our political process for all.

Meadows Park is located at 575 West 2300 North, Clinton. Republicans from Weber and Davis Counties and their families are invited to attend this event and meet with Dan Liljenquist.

Important Election Information

Important election information from our elections director:  June 22 is the last day you can request a by mail ballot.  May 29 is last day you can change party affiliation (from one party to another).  Those who are unaffiliated can affiliate right up to the time they cast their vote.

Jennifer Morrell
Weber County Elections Director
Office – 801.399.8036

Utah GOP--Helping Delegates Meet the Candidates

This is from the Utah Republican Party website/blog:

Let’s meet your statewide candidates
April 12, 2012
by UtahGOP

Over the next few days, we’ll be helping you discover more about a number of the state Republican candidates. Instead of having to search all over the internet to find this information, we’ve compiled it in one place. Helpful, huh?

The information will provide you with more tools to get in touch with the candidates, and be able to find out a bit more about who they are and what they stand for.

Today, we’ll post the information for statewide candidates. These offices include governor, attorney general, and state auditor.

For more information on these candidates make sure you go to http://utahgop.wordpress.com/2012/04/12/meetthestatewidecandidates/

Republic vs Democracy

GENERAL DELEGATE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF DELEGATES

• READ EVERYTHING: Willingly receive and act upon communications from the UTGOP, elected officials and GOP candidates.
  
  
• BE AVAILABLE/ACCOUNTABLE: Make sure your Precinct Chair has your contact information including email.  Members of your precinct may also contact you to see how you are doing with your research of the candidates since you are representing them.
  
  
• Educate yourself about all the candidates: Expect to receive from them mailings, emails, phone calls, invitations, etc. during their campaigns. Study the material they send. Study the voting records of incumbent candidates.
  
  
• Attend “Meet the Candidate” events: and take other opportunities to listen to and become acquainted with them, in preparation for the yearly conventions.

• Delegates in Utah are not bound by their caucus. This means after you study and vet all the candidates, you will make the best decision on which candidate most aligns himself/herself with the proper role of government and honors our Republican Platform. Your educated decision will benefit the well being of your whole precinct regardless of their caucus participation.                       

• Serve the precinct you represent for two years. If you do happen to miss a convention or a special election, your precinct chair will appoint another delegate who will then serve the remainder of your term.
  
  
• YOU ARE PART OF THE PRECINCT LEADERSHIP: As part of the precinct leadership, work to advance the work of the precinct.
  
  
• Enjoy your service to your fellow citizens and the new friends you will make in the process!

WEBER COUNTY DELEGATES

• Attend and vote at the 2012 County Nominating Convention at Ben Lomond High School on April 12th 2012.
• Be prepared to cast informed votes for the Party’s nominees for the following elected offices: Weber County Commissioner
• Attend the 2013 County Organizing Convention where County Party Officers will be selected by County Delegates. Those officers include: Weber County Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer.  In legislative district break out sessions you will also elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.  At the Organizing Convention you may also vote on resolutions.

UTAH STATE DELEGATES

• Attend and participate in the 2012 Utah Republican Party State Convention on Saturday April 21^st 2012 at South Town Expo Center in Sandy. Reserve the day. Call to meeting will be mailed.
• Be prepared to cast an informed vote for the Party’s nominees for the following elected office: Governor/Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, State Auditor, State Treasurer, U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, National Committeeman and Committeewoman, National Delegates, Presidential Electors, Alternate National and Presidential Electors.
• You may also be voting in multi-county State Senate races or multi-county State House races.
• At the Convention you may also debate and vote on changes to the State Party Constitution, Bylaws, Platform, Rules of Convention and Resolutions.
• Attend the 2013 State Party Organizing Convention where the State Party Officers will be selected by the State Delegates.