Government Officials’ Over-Reach, Voter Integrity
Key Topics during Franklin County GOP Convention
By Franklin County Republican Party
Key Topics during Franklin County GOP Convention
By Franklin County Republican Party
Resolutions Honoring the Following: Left to right: Evonne and Jack Mizzelle; Sidney Reynolds; Dianna Lee; Pictured also:
Rep. Matthew Winslow
Rep. Matthew Winslow
Louisburg, NC, Mar. 27, 2021 – Franklin County Republicans focused on the need to stop government officials’ unauthorized power grabs during the Franklin County Republican Party’s annual convention, held Saturday, March 27. Republicans registered concerns that a vocal minority seeks to rewrite history, cancel family values and selectively misinterpret the U.S. Constitution. During the convention, Franklin County Republicans also elected county party officers, executive committee members and 38 District/State convention delegates.
The party unanimously approved a resolution to limit emergency powers of the North Carolina governor, noting that while the state’s governor must have the power to act unilaterally during a physical disaster, that authority should be time-limited and extended only by majority vote of the North Carolina Council of State.
The party also voted to develop resolutions that decry attempts by the U.S. House of Representatives to federalize laws that historically have been determined by each state’s legislature. Delegates singled out HR 1, a bill that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives, which would essentially federalize the election process.
In North Carolina, legislative committees are evaluating state election laws in order to enhance and protect the integrity of the process, North Carolina 7th District Rep. Matthew Winslow (Franklin County), said. He encouraged citizens to remain familiar with the legislature’s progress by monitoring https://www.ncleg.gov/legislativecalendar/. Upcoming bills include ensuring North Carolina voters have easy-to-access information at precincts during voting so they can self-verify any real-time voting access decisions, such as legal access to provisional ballots.
Speakers throughout the convention called on Republicans to be more active as well as focused on neighbor-to-neighbor education.
“We don’t need to be the Silent Majority anymore,” Winslow said, noting inaccurate information that misleads well-intentioned voters.
Craig Kinsey, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (NC-04), announced efforts to enhance strategic planning and message unity among Republicans throughout the 4thCongressional District. Donna Stewart, candidate for vice chair of the 4th District Republicans, echoed the need to stand together.
“We all have self-identities. They make us who we are, but we also stand together as Americans,” Stewart said, encouraging Republicans to become active participants in all upcoming elections.
Bruce Baker, 2006 Franklin County Patrol Deputy of the Year, 29-year veteran of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and candidate for Franklin County Sheriff, indicated that, if elected, he will reduce tax dollars wasted; support the Constitution - including the Second Amendment; and promote deputies with skills and experience rather than political appointees to leadership positions.
Franklin County Commissioner Danny Pearce announced that commissioners are making progress on countywide broadband (internet) access as well as Franklin County emergency service radio issues. In addition, commissioners are reviewing animal protection ordinances, and Pearce is investigating citizen concerns about local landfill policies.
Newly elected officers of the Franklin County Republican Party include Ed Strickland, Chair; Jack Mizzelle, 1st Vice Chair; Howard Lasher, 2nd Vice Chair; Opie Pearce, Secretary; and Sidney Reynolds, Treasurer.
Newly elected executive committee members include John Edwards, Rose Holmes, Suzanna Lee, Jim Reynolds, Lisa Vinson, Robert Vinson, Hillary Patterson, Susan Mueller, and Apostle Wiggins.
Memorial resolutions were dedicated to Darryl Mueller and Charles Holloway. Jack and Evonne Mizzelle, Mitch and Donna Godfrey, Apostle Wiggins, Sidney Reynolds, and Dianna Lee were recognized for their service to the party.
The next regular monthly meeting of the county party will be April 8. For more information, visit https://www.franklinncgop.com/.
The party unanimously approved a resolution to limit emergency powers of the North Carolina governor, noting that while the state’s governor must have the power to act unilaterally during a physical disaster, that authority should be time-limited and extended only by majority vote of the North Carolina Council of State.
The party also voted to develop resolutions that decry attempts by the U.S. House of Representatives to federalize laws that historically have been determined by each state’s legislature. Delegates singled out HR 1, a bill that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives, which would essentially federalize the election process.
In North Carolina, legislative committees are evaluating state election laws in order to enhance and protect the integrity of the process, North Carolina 7th District Rep. Matthew Winslow (Franklin County), said. He encouraged citizens to remain familiar with the legislature’s progress by monitoring https://www.ncleg.gov/legislativecalendar/. Upcoming bills include ensuring North Carolina voters have easy-to-access information at precincts during voting so they can self-verify any real-time voting access decisions, such as legal access to provisional ballots.
Speakers throughout the convention called on Republicans to be more active as well as focused on neighbor-to-neighbor education.
“We don’t need to be the Silent Majority anymore,” Winslow said, noting inaccurate information that misleads well-intentioned voters.
Craig Kinsey, candidate for U.S. House of Representatives (NC-04), announced efforts to enhance strategic planning and message unity among Republicans throughout the 4thCongressional District. Donna Stewart, candidate for vice chair of the 4th District Republicans, echoed the need to stand together.
“We all have self-identities. They make us who we are, but we also stand together as Americans,” Stewart said, encouraging Republicans to become active participants in all upcoming elections.
Bruce Baker, 2006 Franklin County Patrol Deputy of the Year, 29-year veteran of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department and candidate for Franklin County Sheriff, indicated that, if elected, he will reduce tax dollars wasted; support the Constitution - including the Second Amendment; and promote deputies with skills and experience rather than political appointees to leadership positions.
Franklin County Commissioner Danny Pearce announced that commissioners are making progress on countywide broadband (internet) access as well as Franklin County emergency service radio issues. In addition, commissioners are reviewing animal protection ordinances, and Pearce is investigating citizen concerns about local landfill policies.
Newly elected officers of the Franklin County Republican Party include Ed Strickland, Chair; Jack Mizzelle, 1st Vice Chair; Howard Lasher, 2nd Vice Chair; Opie Pearce, Secretary; and Sidney Reynolds, Treasurer.
Newly elected executive committee members include John Edwards, Rose Holmes, Suzanna Lee, Jim Reynolds, Lisa Vinson, Robert Vinson, Hillary Patterson, Susan Mueller, and Apostle Wiggins.
Memorial resolutions were dedicated to Darryl Mueller and Charles Holloway. Jack and Evonne Mizzelle, Mitch and Donna Godfrey, Apostle Wiggins, Sidney Reynolds, and Dianna Lee were recognized for their service to the party.
The next regular monthly meeting of the county party will be April 8. For more information, visit https://www.franklinncgop.com/.