Paulding County Republican Central Committee invites Judge to Speak
On Thursday, August 1st the Paulding County Republican Central Committee met at Holly, Wood, and Vine to discuss several items.
State Rep Roy Klopfenstein brought up that a Constitutional Amendment is up on the ballot in November that will create and anti-democratic method of redistricting through an unelected committee rather than through the legislature. If approved by the voters (50%+1 vote) it would place all redistricting in the state of Ohio to a committee selected by retired judges and a private hiring firm. The committee would comprise of five democrats, five republicans and five independents. It would change gerrymandering to require districts to be race and politically based, with no oversight and no ability to challenge districting in the courts. They would also be able to spend pretty much any amount of money because the legislature wouldn’t be able to set their budget. The committee recommends voting NO on issue 1 to keep this in the hands of the voter’s representatives instead of unelected bureaucrats.
Bernie Moreno will be in attendace at the McClure Farms Reception on August 13, 2024.
Laurie Lucas brought up that the committee will need to send out letters for finding sponsors for the fall Lincoln-Reagan Banquet.
A Building for rent next to Past Time Cafe will be the Republican headquarters from September through October.
The headline speaker for the evening was Judge Dan Hawkins, who is running for a Ohio Supreme Court Justice seat, spoke about his experiences as an assistant prosecutor. He worked in the Special Victims Unit trying the cases, and within 18 months was overseeing the entire department. He has participated in over 100 jury trial cases. He has won in Franklin County numerous times in various judge positions.
He and His wife, Amy, have been married 18 years with three children. Their family has a business in Columbus and are traditional blue color workers. Dan stated that he is for law and order because businesses and individuals need this for a good society, “Providing Long term stability is the goal.” HIs website is HawkinsforOhio.com
The Central Committee is working on making slate cards that will be available for people to take with them to the polls or to have on hand for those voting absentee.
Gena Campbell, from Hancock County, spoke next on her experience of the Republican convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She said Trump showed up early on the first day, and that was a big surprise since just a couple days before there was an assassination attempt on his life. She said it was a miracle he was alive. “It doesn’t matter if you are a Democrat, or Republican: our freedoms are being taken away, and that’s why we need to all vote for President Trump.” proclaimed Campbell. She said they had to sign a form to release JD Vance from the senate for the VP candidate position.
Laurie asked for volunteers for Saturday, August 10 for the Antwerp Day in the Park Parade, and for Oakwood’s Labor Day parade.
