Early voting for the municipal Primary Election begins September 1 and runs through September 11. The municipal Primary Election day will be Tuesday, September 15. Be aware that a recent change in Utah law requires ALL voters to provide identification, so don’t leave home without it (valid identification includes a photo ID issued by the [...]
Entries from August 2009
August 29, 2009
GOP Golf and Games – Come Play!
Two entertaining Republican events are coming up that will let you get out and play:
Republican Game Night will be held Tuesday, September 1, from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Blakfyre Games (1653 N. State St., Orem). The Utah Young Republicans invite you to join them for an informal gathering to meet with other conservative-minded people [...]
August 28, 2009
Central Committee / Legislative Dist Elections Report
Yesterday the Utah County Republican Party Central Committee met to tackle several items of business. Kudos to District 61, which ranked second in attendance – 74% of our eligible participants attended (the highest ranking district was District 60 with 80%). Our district is consistently ranked at or near the top for attendance. Thank you for [...]
August 26, 2009
Central Committee Meeting Thursday
Central Committee Members — Remember to attend our Central Committee Meeting / County Recorder replacement election / Legislative District Officer elections / Constitution & Bylaws and Audit Committee elections. This will be an eventful meeting! Please attend and let your voice be heard in these elections.
WHEN: Thursday, August 27, 7-9 p.m. [...]
August 26, 2009
Economic Summit will Feature Forbes / Eakin
This Friday morning Senator Hatch will be hosting “The Fiscal Future of America” forum at UVU, with special guests Steve Forbes (editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine, and former presidential candidate in 1996 and 2000) and Douglas Holtz Eakin (former Director of the Congressional Budget Office, who also served as the chief economist for the President’s Council [...]
August 25, 2009
Party with the Republican Party this Saturday
The Utah County Republican Party will hold its “We the People” party is this Saturday, August 29, from 5-8 p.m. at the Orem City Center Park (100 W. Center, Orem). This event is for ALL Republicans (and potential Republicans), so join us and please invite a friend. Precinct Chairs / Vice-Chairs: if you [...]
August 25, 2009
Senator Madsen Town Hall Meeting Wednesday
For those living in State Senator Mark Madsen’s district (Senate District 13), please be aware that Senator Madsen is holding a town hall meeting to discuss upcoming legislation tomorrow, Wednesday August 26, at 6:30 p.m. at Helaman Academy (996 W. 800 S., Payson – I-15 Exit #248, just past Wal-Mart).
To locate the senate district in [...]
August 24, 2009
Dist 61 Education Officer’s Report
Hello District 61 Officers and Delegates –
I would like to take a moment to report about the recent developments in the area of county Party education. Exciting things are happening in education! Our new County Education Officer, Adrielle Herring, was appointed in May, and she immediately began tackling the Party’s educational needs. Adrielle [...]
August 24, 2009
Lt Gov Bell’s Confirmation Hearing This Week
State Senator Greg Bell’s confirmation hearing as Utah’s newest lieutenant governor will take place this Thursday. The state Senate Government Operations and Political Subdivisions Confirmation Committee will meet Thursday, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. in room 445 at the State Capitol. The Committee will interview Senator Bell, and public comment will be taken. The full [...]
August 21, 2009
New Discussion Forums on GOP Website
A new discussion forum is the latest addition to the upgraded Utah County Republican Party website (utahcountyGOP.org). Many delegates have requested forums where information can be shared and discussed, and that request has now been actualized. This could be a great place to discuss issues, Party business, Constitution and Bylaws (especially in advance of Central [...]