Why I Am Running for Vice Chairman, Armstrong GOP Comm, May 2010

If you've followed my blog posts from the beginning, obviously I have been concerned with the hidden nature of the committee and the lack of representation across PA and the the country. As a County Coordinator for Sam Rohrer for Governor, I promoted not only Sam but also the county committees’ existence and role in the election process. Many eyes were opened and people stepped forward to seek committee seats. With that accomplished, my next goal is to bring Republicans together within the precincts, starting with my own. If this can be accomplished, what a strong foundation we can build!

In Armstrong County, the election of 108 committee people has almost tripled the membership from the previous year! As someone who eagerly sought increased participation and representation, I am thrilled by the results. This is the right kind of change! Other changes are needed, and the first is to effect a change in leadership.

I am supporting Ron Davis for Chairman. Ron moved to Armstrong a few years ago and has an enormous amount of experience in Republican Committee work from his years in Allegheny County. He knows how to bring people together and facilitate opposing interests to get real work accomplished with fairness to all. I am also supporting Andy Evans of Apollo for Treasurer. I’ve known Andy as an elder in the PCA and also as a successful businessman and CPA, and now the Tax Collector for North Apollo.

My resume is much more limited, but I too have a respect for individuals and want to see the Republican Party be the best it can be - which means being open, principled, and inclusive. I firmly believe that if we do "the right things," great rewards will be forthcoming. Manipulation, secretiveness, expediency, and cronyism are some of our enemies. Our strength will come from the ideas, initiatives, talents, and leadership that each of you will bring to the committee! Viewing the Committee as a pyramid, the base is where its strength lies. My vision for the Committee is that it is not led, but leads. The power of the Committee should come from the Republican electors in the precincts, flowing through the Committee system, to impact candidates and incumbents from here to Washington.