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Did you know the last time Lee County voted for a Democrat for President of the United States was Franklin Roosevelt? Currently, Republicans outnumber Democrats by about a 2 to 1 margin here in Lee County and those numbers are growing. These facts state a great deal about the residents of Lee County. Lee County has been Republican for decades and it looks like it will continue to be Republican for decades to come. This is why I am honored to be elected chairwoman of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee (LCREC).
One of my many goals as the newly-elected chair is to increase our precinct committee membership to meet the growing needs of our massive Republican population. The LCREC is not a Republican Club, it is a business committee that works directly with the Republican Party of Florida (RPoF), which, in turn, works with the Republican National Committee. Together, with other county executive committees throughout the state, we help implement the missions and decisions of the Republican Party by focusing on seeking and electing qualified Republican candidates, fostering party loyalty, engaging in voter education and growing the number of Lee County Republicans in our individual voting precincts. Why? Because local leaders today generally climb to larger state and federal positions that can impact us significantly. Being engaged now lays the groundwork for a freer and more prosperous future.
The LCREC has a County Model Constitution as well as Party Rules and Procedures bu which we must abide. All major actions such as endorsing candidates require a formal vote of the precinct committee members. These committee members must take oaths to support the Republican Party. Committee members carry great responsibilities as well. They must, after deliberation and discussion, vote on motions, various business issues, resolutions, and endorsements that impact Lee County and the state of Florida at large. The Committee meets as a whole often throughout the year to vote on these matters and represent the voters in their respective precincts. We are the delegates at the Presidential Conventions every four years, we are the voice of the Party!
We are always looking for new Republican members who are desirous of sharing their talents with us to advance and maintain our values. There is no greater time than now to help us save our country from the ground up. Help us build a strong foundation that will leave an America we can pass on to our children and grandchildren. If you feel inspired to inquire more about the LCREC visit LeeGOP.org or call us at our headquarters in Fort Myers at 239-936-8779. We will gladly answer any questions you may have. On behalf of myself and my board I welcome Lee County Republicans to join us, and we hope to hear from you soon.
Our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor. Isn't America worth it?
Mercedes Price-Harry is the Lee GOP Chairwoman, Lee County Republican Executive Committee.