October 20, 2023

To All,

I appreciate the support received from our PCO’s electing me to serve out Jodi Wilki’s term as Chairman of the Jefferson County GOP. We all wish Jodi Godspeed in her new endeavors and thank her for her excellent work over the past year.

At our November 11 meeting we’ll elect a new Vice Chairman. Our Bylaws require that position be held by a female if the Chair is held by a male. The Secretary position is also open – we are seeking candidates and hope to fill that position in November.

At our October meeting we read and discussed a Resolution opposing any future mandates such as those imposed on us during the Covid pandemic. These intrusions on individual choice, include masking, testing, vaccination and social restrictions are often without scientific basis. Whatever happened to the left’s mantra of “My Body, My Choice?” The Resolution passed unanimously and is posted on our webpage.

Jefferson County Republicans strongly support Israel in its response to the barbarous attacks by the Hamas terrorists. We condemn the neo antisemitism raising its ugly head at many levels among the so-called civilized world and especially on campuses across the US.

Over the next six months we plan to enhance communications with Republicans throughout the county. At this point we have a list of about 6,500 likely Republicans in the county. Unfortunately, we have email addresses for less than 900. Our primary avenue of communication is via Constant Contact. That requires emails. Mailing is effective but expensive. PCO’s have primary responsibility for developing a more comprehensive email list for their precinct but all Republicans in the county can help. We’ll be working on this over the next few months in conjunction with our precinct caucuses on January 13, 2024.

Chair JCRCC