OCPD Officer Fatally Wounded in Drug Raid

Many of you have already heard of the Ogden Police Officer who was shot and killed in Ogden last week.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with it, here are a few links to some articles about it.  Hopefully we can find out more about the details as they are released. OCPD Officer, Jared Francom's funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Dee Event Center.  Governor Herbert and Senator Mike Lee will be in attendance.

6 police officers shot in Ogden neighborhood; suspect wounded.
Ogden police: fallen officer was family.
Prosecutors plan to seek death penalty in Ogden shootout
Injured officer 'devastated' by Ogden shootout.
Father: Suspect in deadly Utah shootout had PTSD.
Some people are even blogging about it. Drug War in Utah.
Police suspect Army vet in shooting of six officers.

Mark Your Calendar

This year our Lincoln Day Celebration will be much like it has been the past couple years.  Rather than doing a formal dinner and listening to a bunch of speeches, we will be having light refreshments, allowing you to mingle with and speak to your elected officials, party leaders, current Republican Candidates, and other Weber County Residents.

In other states and event like this could cost you as much as $10,000.  Not to worry though, we will be keeping the costs very low due to very generous donors.

More details to come, but for now mark your calendar for February 22nd from 6-9pm.  See you there!

Rights vs Privileges

What is the difference between a right and a privilege?  Is there a difference?  Or are they the same thing?

A right is defined in most legal dictionaries as an entitlement, which is far different than a privilege or a license which are granted from a legal authority such a law or statute made by a state legislature, or the the Congress.
Rights, by definition, cannot require a license.

So, who gives us our rights?  Do they come from government, or from our creator?  Does our Constitution GIVE us rights?  Or is the Constitution supposed to PROTECT our rights?   

You might be a Statist if...

This was posted on facebook by the Bastiat Institute

You might be a Statist if...

...you think your neighbor, or some guy on the other side of town, should be restricted from owning a firearm, since he might be a psychopath, while simultaneously assuming that some other guy, who also might be a psychopath, can be armed because a third guy or group of people – none of whom you have ever met – authorizes it.

If you like Frédéric Bastiat you can get a free download of "The Law" and a free download of "The Candle Maker's Petition" at www.freeaudio.org/fbastiat/

Summary of WCGOP's Central Committee Meeting 11/15/11

This is not the official report, but just a summary. When the minutes are approved they will be posted on http://www.wcrgop.org/

(1)In accordance with the new state law, the Central Committee will select any replacement for elected officers who have to step down from their office.

(2)The number of county delegates was increased from 500 to 650.

(3)The 18 members of the County Executive Committee will no longer come with and ex-officio delegate position.

(4)Every precinct will be allocated at least (1) state delegate and (1) county delegate. The rest will be allocated using the Republican Strength Formula.

(5)The extra SCC position will be chosen by the County Executive Committee.

Here are the links to the new districts.

Senate: http://www.redistrictutah.com/maps/senate-maps/final
House: http://www.redistrictutah.com/maps/house-of-reps/hb3001enrolled
School Board: http://www.redistrictutah.com/maps/hb3002enrolled
Congressional Map: http://www.redistrictutah.com/maps/sb3002s19


Oct 12th - Dan Liljenquist

Weber County Republicans are having Senator Dan Liljenquist come speak to us about the financial future of Utah and why his medicaid reform was necessary to prevent a financial disaster.

Senator Dan Liljenquist has a history of doing what other say can not be done. When he joined the Utah Senate in 2009, he was told to wait for 20 years or so before he tackled any substantive pension reform. After all, he was told, no freshman could make that kind of difference. He ignored that "advice" and figured out a way to pull the state back from the brink of bankruptcy. The pension reforms he conceived, championed, then passed are now considered model legislation by states around the country.

Next, he heard that nothing could be done about out-of-control Medicaid spending, but again, he ignored those voices and came up with substantive reforms to Medicaid spending, helping Utah become the first state in the nation to cap its Medicaid spending. The extensive reforms passed unanimously - a testament to Senator Liljenquist's tenacity and ability to solve complex problems.

Come listen to Senator Liljenquist as he gives the straight scoop on the fiscal realities we face - and what we can do about them.

Join us:
October 12, 2011 7:00 pm
Pleasant Valley Library
5568 S Adams Ave
South Ogden, UT

Utah Monetary Summit

Dear Utah Monetary Summit participants,

Thank you for joining us last week to deliberate and discuss the vital topic of sound money. We are encouraged by the results of the conference and the feedback we have received. Included for you are a copy of the Utah Monetary Declaration signed by nearly all at the summit's end, as well as an op-ed in today's Deseret News recapping the event and expanding on the meaning of it.

Soon you will be able to find speaker presentations at UtahMonetarySummit.com, and several sponsor websites are uploading extended video footage. Speeches by Sean Fieler, Richard Ebeling, Olivier Ledoit, James Turk, and others are already on YouTube.Please stay in touch, as we look forward to continuing to work with you to advance the cause of sound money in Utah and beyond.

Sincerely,

Rich Danker & Larry Hilton

Senator Mike Lee Debating the Reid Ceiling Bill

Is Our US Government Too Big?

When the states got together and formed a Federal Government they empowered it with very specific, enumerated powers defined in our Constitution. It was not designed as a top down government, but a bottom up government with the power coming from We the People. When did this change, and why do we allow it?

Here is a link to a website showing an A-Z Index of U.S. Government Departments and Agencies. Browse through the list and see how many you would do away with if you had the choice. How many of these agencies are even Constitutional? How many of these would be more appropriate and more successful if implemented at a state level? Where in the Constitution does it empower the Federal Government to establish a Department of Education? Did the Constitution give them the power to establish a Housing and Urban Development Department? What about the Transportation Security Administration?

So, where exactly is the line that determines what the Federal Government can and cannot do? And how can we stop their tyrannical power grab? Did you know the Utah’s state legislature defined where the line is during the 2011 legislative session? They defined where the "constitutional line" is. They did it by statute and they formalized a mechanism to monitor the line and challenge the federal government every time it crosses the line. To find out more visit http://wheresthelineamerica.com.

Ride for the Sheriffs - July 16th 2011

It’s time for the third annual Ride for the Sheriffs. Weber County and Davis County are once again teaming up to do a motorcycle ride and a Dutch oven dinner. Everyone is invited to be a part of the event. There are some great prizes, a drawing for a gun, and an auction for another gun.

Tickets are available through either sheriff, Kevin McLeod or Brad Slater. Tickets will be available up through the event, however, a few days before we will be trying to get a count for dinner.

If you know of others who would be interested in the ride and/or the dinner please forward this information on.

If you want to help out we are looking for some volunteers to help on the breakfast, support on the ride, and preparations at the park for dinner.

For more information click here.

Arnold Gaunt for State Party Chair

Weber County's Arnold Gaunt will be running for Utah State Republican Party Chair. Arnold has served Weber County very well in many positions. Arnold has studied Robert's Rules and our state party bylaws and knows them very well. In 2004 he worked with several other grassroots members of the Weber County Republican Party to bring the Party’s Bylaws into compliance with the rules and end automatic and appointed state delegates. He would like to see the state party do the same.

Please take time to learn about Arnold and the other candidates so you will be prepared to vote at the convention Saturday. Make sure you find Arnold before the convention and talk to him.

Are You Ready for Convention

The Republican Party State Organizing Convention is coming up fast. Do you know who is running for state party office? You can find out here.

Are you familiar with the proposed resolutions and amendments that you will be voting on? You can review resolutions here And amendments here.

One of the resolutions calls for the repeal of HB 116. Here is a link to the website of those proposing the Repeal HB 116 resolution https://repeal116.com

Here is a link to HB 116, along with its proposed amendments (mostly clarifications) http://hb116.info/hb116.pdf

Here is a link with more information from the defenders of HB 116 (make sure you enter legally) http://hb116.info

Registration for the convention will start as early as 7 am at the South Towne Convention Center. The convention will start at 10:00 am. Click here for more details.

2011 State Organizing Convention - June 18th

June 10th
IMPORTANT DEADLINE - Delegate Replacement Deadline
By Midnight - to resign or be replaced as a state delegate
If you are not able to keep your commitment as a state delegate to attend the convention, please let your Precinct Chair know before June 8th so they can find a replacement before the June 10th deadline.
If you are the Precinct Chair, please notify either the County Party Chair or Vice-Chair ASAP.

June 17th - 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Red, White, and Blue Jeans Family BBQ
Located at Creekside Park 4800 South (Murray-Holladay Road) 1664 East, Holladay
Spend your summe evening mingling with your elected officials and Republican friends!
Entrance Fee: Single $15/Couple $25/Family(5) $55
Cash/checks accepted at the event
RSVP by June 15th to Sarah Nitta 801-369-2399 or utgopwomen@gmail.com

June 18th - 2011 State Organizing Convention
South Towne Expo Center
9575 South State Street
Sandy, UT 84070
Candidates have access to Convention Facilities at 6:30 AM
Call to Order Starts at 10:00 AM