Once every four years, after a Presidential Election, Republican Executive Committees in the State of Florida are reorganized for a new four year term, and officers are elected for a two year term. On December 6th, the Alachua County Republican Executive Committee held its reorganizational meeting. Stafford Jones was re-elected as Chairman by a vote of 60 to 19.

Congratulations to Brandon Kutner who was elected,without opposition, as Vice-Chair of the Alachua County Republican Executive Committee. Kutner was nominated by outgoing Vice-Chair, Steve Nottingham and seconded by Stafford Jones. We look forward to Brandon's energy, knowledge and support on the Republican Executive Committee.

Delena May was re-elected Secretary of the ACREC, and Ann Stone was re-elected treasurer. Congratulations to Delena and Ann! They have been valuable supporters of the Republican Party in Alachua County.

At the August Republican Primary, Mildred Russell and Robert Woody were re-elected to four year terms, unopposed as Alachua County Republican State Committeewoman and State Committeeman. Congratulations to Mildred and Robert!

Finally, congratulations to Steve Nottingham for serving the Alachua County Republican Executive Committee as one of the best Vice-Chairs in the state. Steve isn't going anywhere. He will continue to be a valuable friend and asset to the Alachua County Republican Executive Committee.

In the six years prior to our TEAM taking over, Republican Registration in Alachua County grew by 10%.  In the two years after our team took over, Republican Registration grew by 19% while Democratic Registration grew by 11%.  In the eight years since our team has taken over, Republican registration has grown by 34% while Democrat registration has grown by  22%.

In addition, while Democrat performance has gone down from 2008 to 2012, Republican performance improved, giving a +6 net improvement for Republican performance in Alachua County, according to a report presented at the RPOF Quarterly Board Meeting this past weekend.

Alachua County is one of the most liberal counties in the state, and it is a tough place to be a Republican, but by persevering and competing hard, steady progress is being made.

We have helped to elect City Commissioners in communities around Alachua County.  We have helped to elect county-wide offices as well as people to the Florida House and the Florida Senate.  In the last eight years, Alachua County's legislative delegation became majority Republican and continues to be so.  We have also worked with the Governor's office to appoint Republicans to boards and to judges.

There is still much progress to be made, but a lot of progress has been made.  Thank you to all of the dedicated, persevering volunteers that have helped to make that happen!