The Salt Lake County Republican Party

We had our Central Committee Meeting at Merit Medical with more than 250 people in attendance!!

The Chairman has decided to hold legislative district caucuses and the Executive Committee supports his position.  Davis, Utah and Tooele counties as well as the Democrats in Salt Lake County already hold district caucuses - so this is nothing new. There are many benefits to holding the district caucuses for attendees such as parking, ADA accessibility and the candidates can visit many more voters/delegates in one night.  The district body will meet together at the beginning then break up into precincts for their precinct caucuses.  See the press release here: Press Release 12-2009. There will be Precinct Chair training prior to March so don’t panic!!  You will have the opportunity to learn what to do!!

Thomas also unveiled his 10 in 2010 campaign where any voter can be involved in the SL County Republican party and potentially receive rewards!!  Just commit to completing 3 of 9 things on the list and make a donation to the party!  You can download the 10 in 2010 pledge form under “Party Docs”.  It’s just that simple.  When all of us do a little we can accomplish a lot!

There were 4 bylaws changes that the Bylaws committee recommended (see county website for more information) that all passed.  There was also a proposed bylaw amendment by Lyle Decker regarding “Electing Candidates at Convention” that did not pass. Basically, it would have decreased the 60% threshold for candidates to a majority to nominate a Party Candidate.

Election for Treasurer was held and Corie Chan won as the only nominee.  She has 14 years of campaign finance and compliance and was born in Utah.  Be sure you get to meet her.

And finally, Senate District 10 held an election to replace Julie Dole who is now the county political director. Four candidates ran; Jeff Haaga, Gary Welch, Jeffery Morton and Julie Holbrook.  It took 2 rounds of balloting and now Julie Holbrook is now Senate District 10 Chair.

Anyway, the county party is moving forward, making a difference and we appreciate all you do.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!

To download or view documents for the meeting click on each item below or go to “Party Docs”:

• AGENDA Central Committee 12-03-09
• MINUTES Central Committee Mtg 09-17-09
• Proposed Bylaw Amendments
• Electing Candidates at Convention

If you have any questions or need additional information please contact our Political Director, Julie Dole at julie@slcogop.com or call her at (801) 359-4600.