Update from Bartow County Republican Party

Bartow County Republican Party Newsletter

Volume 3 Number 3

March 2008

In This Issue

General Assembly

Membership

Monthly Meeting Saturday

Please come join us this Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 9:00 AM at the Ryan's in Cartersville for our monthly meeting.

Where: Ryan's on Joe Frank Harris Parkway in Cartersville

When: Saturday, March 22, 2008, 9:00 AM

(An optional breakfast buffet may be purchased for $6.99 for an adult, $4.99 (ages 9-12) and $3.99 (ages 3-9). All buffets include drink.)

Our Sponsors

$300+

Congressman Phil Gingrey

$150

Susan Crockett

Rep. Barry & Desiree Loudermilk

Jo Lundy

State Senator Bill & Susan Heath

$75
Valenda Bailey

Fred & Lynn Kittle

Craig Thompson

Quick Links...

Greetings!

I would like to start this newsletter with prayer of thanksgiving that everyone in Bartow County survived the tornadoes from last Saturday. Many homes were lost, and unfortunatly several lives were lost in neighboring counties. My thoughts and prayers are with those families and their loss. It will take many months for the families to rebuild their homes and I know many of you have been personally touched by the recent destruction. I sincerly offer myself to anyone who may still need help with recovering from the mess that was left behind.

Last Saturday, before and during the tornadoes, the Bartow County Republican Party was in the middle of the county convention. The convention itself will be one that I will never forget as we had to twice recess to the basement of the county court house with tornado sirens blaring. Jayne Wilson took many pictures from the event that you may view at BartowGOP.com. A big thank you to Congressman Phil Gingrey for coming to the convention and speaking with us.

General Assembly

Crossover day has past and now the General Assembly is closing in on the 40th and final day of the session. Currently the argument between the House and Senate is what kind of a tax break will they give the people. The House has passed HR 1246, which would basically allow the people to vote on whether to eliminate the ad valorem tax on your vehicle and freeze your property assessment at a growth of no more than 2% a year. The Senate is now coming out with their own tax cut that would lower your personal income tax by 10% over 5 years. It is nice that the General Assembly is finally arguing over giving back our own money, and to help them through this decision making, maybe they should compromise and just give us both tax cuts and cut spending too. Then we will all be happy. Keep your eye on this as I am sure it will just heat up in the next couple of weeks before day 40 of the legislative session.

Become a Bartow GOP Member

It is now time for 2008 Memberships to be paid. If you have not paid your 2008 Membership, now is the time. You may pay online at BartowGOP.com or you may print a PDF membership form and send it in. All membership dues will help in electing Republicans in 2008. A Republican Headquarters will not be possible without your help and membership. Take time now to update your membership by clicking on this sentence.

Want to run for Office?

Are you thinking about running for office? Qualifying will be April 28 to May 2. If you are thinking about running for office on the Republican ticket, contact me right away so you can be sure not to miss any important step that might prevent you from being on the Republican ballot in the July Primary. You may contact me at michael@bartowgop.com.

To find out what offices are up this year in Bartow County, visit BartowGOP.com.

Sincerely,

Michael W. Huneke II, Chairman

Bartow County Republican Party