Washington County Republican Party

The Washington County Republican Party Lincoln-Reagan Day Celebration held Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Blair Marina was a huge success! Over 75 devoted Republicans of all ages enjoyed a wonderful evening celebrating our dedicated volunteers and looking forward to building momentum and continued success into the 2012 elections. An inspiring keynote speech was given by former US Congressman and Omaha Mayor Hal Daub. A very informative legislative update was given by Nebraska Speaker Mike Flood. Outstanding volunteer Award was given to John Orr. Lifetime of Service Award recipients were Bob and Nadeen Boettger. State Party Wall of Fame: Ray and Marion Wilson. Lincoln-Reagan Day event photo album

Current office holders attending the event included Senator Scott Lautenbaugh, Senator Lydia Brasch, Nebraska State Treasurer Don Stenberg, Mayor Jim Realph, County Attorney Shurie Graeve, Sheriff Mike Robinson, State Board of Education and 2nd GOP District Chairman John Sieler, Papio-Missouri NRD Board member Scott Japp, Washington County Board of Supervisors Jeff Quist and Kent Claussen. Also in attendance were former Nebraska Governor Kay Orr, former Omaha City Councilman & GOP chairman Chuck Sigerson, Nebraska State GOP Chairman Mark Fahleson, Douglas County Chairman Scott Petersen, Cass County Chairman Dean Helmick, 1st District GOP Chairman Tim O’Dell, 2nd District Vice-Chairman Pat McPherson.

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend the 2011 Washington County Republican Party’s Lincoln-Reagan Day celebration on Monday, April 11, 2011 from 6pm – 8pm at the Blair Marina. (click on link for directions).

Please R.S.V.P to Kim at 402-533-2882 by April 8th or email John Orr.

Below is the letter I sent to 18 of the 19 Wisconsin State Senators today who voted to limit the Wisconsin public employees collective bargaining advantages. Please contact the Republican Senators to show your support. Senator Schultz was the only Republican to not vote for this. Wisconsin Senate contact page

Senator,

Thank you so much for having the courage to take a principled stand for the taxpayers of Wisconsin in limiting some of the public employee’s collective bargaining advantages. The world is watching and has been impressed that Republican patriots in Wisconsin are standing up against strong outside pressures. Please know that many of us strongly agree with what you are doing and fully support this movement to bring government spending under control at all levels.

We will be watching intently as Obama Chicago-style politics attempt to gin up recalls against Republican patriots. Please know you have our sincere appreciation and support, both politically and financially. Keep up the great work!

Sincerely,
John W. Orr
Washington County Republican Party Chairman
Blair, Nebraska

L-R: Marie Zupan, Kim & Tim O’Dell, John Orr, Shawn & Pam O’Dell, Renee & Gary Hausmann (not pictured Brenda Orr).