Our initial reaction was to call a news conference and respond to the newspaper; however, we decided that to perpetuate the misleading information did not best serve our community.

The Montgomery County Republican Party will continue to support our elected officials and hold the media accountable. We are currently engaged in a fact finding mission for the benefit of our candidates and leaders as a result of the recent articles. Stay tuned.

If you are as frustrated as I am with how our elected Republican leaders are treated in the media, please join us in the fight. We need volunteers to help campaign and get our message out. Come to our upcoming Lincoln/Reagan dinner and submit your contact information to volunteer.

Phil Plummer is serving our community and doing an excellent job as Sheriff. He is doing this at a time when our County Commission is repeatedly cutting his budget. Sheriff Plummer and his Deputies are working 24 – 7 to protect our community and keep us safe. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is a full-service law enforcement agency with more than 466 employees and an annual budget exceeding thirty-six million dollars.

I am proud that the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office holds national accreditation from the <http://www.calea.org/> Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, <http://www.ncchc.org/> National Commission on Correctional Health Care and the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections.

Phil Plummer was elected Sheriff of Montgomery County in November, 2008. His career began when he joined the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in 1988 as a corrections officer assigned to the Jail Division. He was later promoted to the position of deputy sheriff where he worked as a patrol deputy. Upon his promotion to the rank of Sergeant, he held assignments as a supervisor in the Communication Center, and the Road Patrol section, and as the SWAT Team leader.

In November of 2000, he was promoted to the rank of Major and assumed Command of the Operations Division. In January 2004, he was placed in charge of the Personnel Office where he was responsible of human resources and labor relations and in March 2005 he was promoted to the rank of Chief Deputy (Second in Command.) Phil has dedicated his professional life to serving the residents of Montgomery County.

Sheriff Plummer is a native of Montgomery County. He graduated from Chaminade-Julienne High School, and earned an Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Toledo and a Bachelor of Science in Management (Business) from the University of Phoenix. In 2003 he graduated from the FBI National Academy.

If you read articles or blogs that negatively and unfairly attack our Sheriff or other Republicans, write a letter to the editor and voice your opinion or comment on the blog to show your support for our Republican team.

Thank you,
Greg Gantt,
Chairman

When: Thursday, January 28th from 6:00 – 8:00pm

Where: http://www.KasichforOhio.com/HouseParty

Columbus and Washington had a special gift in mind for the people this Christmas season. The stockings Columbus and Washington hung from our family room mantles contained gifts wrapped in very shiny foil but when unwrapped, were merely lumps of coal.

Washington’s gift of coal came in the Christmas Eve Senate passage of “health care reform”. This measure, clearing yet another hurdle, represents a Washington dedicated to policies that will destroy the free fabric that made our society great.

From the Statehouse, the lump of coal left for Ohioans wasn’t much better. After vowing not to raise taxes, Governor Strickland went back on his word and proposed a tax increase to balance his troubled budget. His double talk should not have surprised us given he first tried to fix his budget this summer with a gambling scheme after also promising not to expand gambling. This budget “fix” was nothing more than the Ohio “leader”ship kicking the can further down the road, setting up a daunting $7-9 billion dollar projected budget hole for the next biennium. So much for protecting the people’s money; so much for efficiency; so much for leadership.

No instead of leading, the legislators and Governor who supported this plan abdicated their responsibilities – choosing instead to hide behind threats of what might happen all while they took the easy route of taking more of your money. They proved their unwillingness to right-size government, give bipartisan attention to the billions of dollars of ideas we had placed on the table, or cooperate with us as we explored real ways to repair and resurface the road we are on… not just patch the pothole.

If I sound frustrated – you bet I am and so should you be. While, we all know the amazing political turnaround that appears to be coming thanks to Washington and Columbus’ failed policies and the incredible good group of candidates we have statewide, it doesn’t change the opportunity we have to take note of what is happening right now. As the father of three very young children, regardless of what happens in 2010 and 2012, I am greatly concerned with your and my futures, let alone my children’s.

If we are to win this war of ideas, we must return to the ideas our founders were largely committed to. Raising taxes in an otherwise already high tax State like Ohio is not bad just because it is bad for the economy; although it is. It’s not bad just because it is short-sighted, although it is. Raising taxes is bad for Ohioans because it allows government to expand its power and size – we are Republicans, and like our founders, we believe in a small government – not just because it keeps more money in our pockets – but more importantly because it keeps the power and influence of the government limited, and leaves the financial success of this Nation in the informed decision making of the American people – not through government picking winners and losers.

Likewise, government run healthcare is not just bad for the quality of healthcare or an economic model that will collapse under itself, although both of these attributes are true. Rather government run healthcare, cheaper or not, is an attack on the individual liberties we hold dear and an expansion of government that is unconstitutional. We’ve not had a true free market health care system since I can remember – any solutions we explore should be focused on providing a fair play ground, with economic parity and free market pressures.

These are just two recent examples, but we must frame the debates we have with our neighbors and friends around the truths our founders understood – not the circumstantial issues of the day – we are about liberty, limited government, checks and balances, and the mutual dependence between self rule and freedom. We must insist that these concepts are how we measure our leaders, what we teach our children about America, and the context in which we debate the issues of our day.

During this time of renewal, we must renew our understanding of the foundational principles upon which our liberty, prosperity, and futures were built. Regardless of our excellent opportunities in 2010 as a Party, nothing is more important to our future as a State and Country as to have political leaders, buoyed by informed people that require commitment to the root principles our founders understood so well.

Your team will continue to fight for these American principles in the State House – I only pray for more to labor with us. I encourage you to contact me if we can be of assistance in any way.

In the service of liberty,

In 2006, Rhonda returned to Dayton to pursue her MBA in International Business and is currently employed as a marketing consultant at InterbrandDesignForum here in Dayton. Recently engaged, Rhonda is set to be married to Matt Hiatt, who is an Egress Mechanic on the F-16 fighter jets at the Springfield Air Force Base.

Rhonda is very excited to be leading the Montgomery County Young Republicans and encourages those young or young at heart people who are eager to restore value to the country to get involved with the group. The YR’s meet on the second Monday of every month at the BW3’s at Town and Country in Kettering. “Just after the election and young professionals started to realize how much the new administration could affect their futures, many people have been coming to join our cause; each meeting we grow!” Rhonda comments about the recent growth in membership of the club. “We have a following on Facebook, Twitter and are trying to get our message out to the young people in the area.”

The group meets to discuss politics, whether that be to debate an issue or gain clarity around current events and how the administration is responding. The YR’s also like to have fun! “We have a lot of fun events throughout the year from Wine Tastings to Pub Crawls- we are serious about the cause, but also like to get out and have fun. A lot of solid friendships develop from meeting people in the club.”

Rhonda has hopes of running for office sometime in the next few years and is excited about all of the possibilities for the Dayton region’s future. “Dayton has had to deal with some very tough times recently, but the people who live here have a generosity of spirit and commitment to family that will never let this region disappear. With the right leadership and selfless dedication we can provide our young people with hope and pride for the place we call home.”

You can contact the Montgomery County Young Republicans at daytonyrs@hotmail.com or you can reach Rhonda at rbmw@msn.com.

Known for his straightforward style and boundless energy, John was elected to the Ohio State Senate at the age of 26 and to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1982 at the age of 30.

As a nine-term Congressman, John played major leadership roles in a variety of groundbreaking achievements. Driven by a belief that government should not live beyond its means, John worked as Chairman of the House Budget Committee to construct the plan that balanced the federal budget for the first time since man first walked on the moon. At first the naysayers said it couldn’t be done, then they said it shouldn’t be done, then they said it wouldn’t be done. But John, working with a team of other leaders, proved them all wrong. Together they balanced the budget, provided for the largest government surplus our country has ever seen, and opened the door for an era of tremendous job growth and prosperity.

As a business leader John has worked to understand what makes businesses successful, and has helped companies in a wide variety of industries nationwide to grow, invest for the future and create jobs.

His leadership in Washington and his ability to communicate powerfully and effectively have given John a broad platform to shape public opinion as a commentator, appearing on virtually every major network and cable news show. He has also hosted a national weekly news show called “Heartland with John Kasich,” which allowed him to provide a uniquely Midwestern perspective to news from around the nation and world.

You can visit John’s campaign website at www.kasichforohio.com.

As a member of the Senate Education Committee, I listened to the many Ohioans who testified in opposition to the Strickland education spending plan. The Governor’s “evidence based plan” is unfunded, unsustainable and serves as a false promise to Ohio schools. Further, it would effectively close all charter schools within two years – 88,000 students’ school choice options would be eliminated. Even Democrats in the legislature acknowledge that the Governor’s education plan does not provide the required funding for its ten year rollout.

The Republican controlled Senate recently countered with a balanced budget that removes all 139 earmarks and cuts more than $650 million in spending on state government. A balanced budget that does not raise taxes – this is the Republican way.

On another note, as I prepare to become Ohio’s next Secretary of State, I have also introduced legislation to change Ohio’s redistricting process – the way Ohio draws its legislative district boundaries. Currently, the party that controls two of three statewide elected offices – Governor, Secretary of State or Auditor – draws district boundaries that are in place for the next decade. I am seeking to replace the winner take all system with a bi-partisan commission to draw legislative and congressional district lines. We must discontinue the system that allows politicians to pick the voters rather than allowing the voters to pick their public officials.

These issues and the mounting job losses Ohioans are experiencing have me working overtime to find solutions. Please contact me at 614-466-4538 or via e-mail at SD06@senate.state.oh.us if I can be of assistance. For more information on my campaign, please visit www.hustedforohio.com.

Sincerely,

Jon Husted
Senator
6th District

The event will have a similar flavor like the April 15th Rally, but with some twists. “We are having a professional fireworks show for all those that are in attendance. It will include a grand finale and more,” said Rob Scott, founder of the Dayton Tea Party. “We are having a kids area as well. This truly is going to be a family event with good music, activities and fellowship.”

Also, The Dayton Tea Party unveiled their revamped Web site that includes community forums, blogs and more. Additionally, the Dayton Tea Party is beginning community meet ups at local restaurants, coffee shops and libraries to discuss issues.

The April 15 event drew more than 8,000 in downtown Dayton at Courthouse Square. “The Tax Day Rally was amazing. We had a great crowd and amazing speakers.”

The Dayton Tea Party is a non-profit corporation that is a grassroots and nonpartisan group opposed to wasteful government spending. The Tea Party is made up of students, homemakers, working people, professionals, and business owners who are Democrats, Independents, Republicans, and Libertarians. To sign-up for email updates from the Dayton Tea Party, go to www.daytonohioteaparty.com. For questions, contact info@daytonohioteaparty.com.

In that time, we have made measurable progress in providing Ohioans protection from government fraud and wasteful spending of their hard earned tax dollars.

But there is more work to be done- and I plan to finish the job.

With Ohio facing a future budget hole unlike any in our State’s history, it is imperative we hold all of our state and local governments accountable.

I am running for re-election as your Auditor of State to continue the progress we have made in providing Ohio taxpayers with a more accountable and affordable government.

As your Auditor of State, I will continue to be Ohio’s Taxpayer Watchdog, making sure your tax dollars count. I will continue to investigate allegations of public corruption and fraud and hold the perpetrators accountable. I will continue to work with the school districts responsible for educating our children to help make sure they are functional and efficient.

These are just a few of my priorities, and I trust they are what you expect from your State Auditor.

I look forward to working with you and every Ohioan to return our State to an era of prosperity and promise.

Sincerely,

Mary Taylor

You can visit Mary’s campaign website at www.citizensformarytaylor.com.

I decided to run for Treasurer after spending many months on the road, traveling to all corners of Ohio and accumulating over 30,000 miles on my car. Time and time again, I heard the same message from folks throughout the state: they are frustrated that while our economy is hurting and families are tightening their belts, our government continues to over-spend.

I believe that, to change the direction of our state, we need new leaders who believe in good old-fashioned values like honesty, hard work and fiscal responsibility. I learned these timeless values from my family and they were reinforced in me by the Marine Corps. I have carried them with me throughout my life, and I will work day and night to honor them in my service to you as State Treasurer.

My most important duty as Treasurer will be to protect the hard-earned dollars of every Ohioan. I have a proven record of standing up for Ohio’s taxpayers, including spearheading one of the only municipal tax rollbacks in the State’s history as a City Councilman. As State Representative, I helped reform the investment oversight structure for the scandal-ridden Bureau of Workers’ Compensation.

I began my previous campaigns for office by campaigning door-to-door in lake-effect snow storms and by promising my supporters that I will never be outworked. My strategy for this race is no different – I promise to run a high-energy grassroots campaign, utilizing technology and engaging the young and the old alike. I hope you will consider joining our team today by making a contribution, signing up to volunteer, or by forwarding this message to your friends.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you soon.

Sincerely,

Josh Mandel

You can visit Josh’s campaign website at www.joshmandel.com.

DAYTON — Montgomery County Republican Party Chairman Gregory M. Gantt today announced the unveiling of the party’s revised and interactive web site.

“This is just another tool, which we will use to connect with our base support and let them know what is going on within our party,” said Chairman Gantt.

The Montgomery County GOP website will provide information regarding our candidates and elected officials. The site will also update visitors on upcoming events; the latest GOP news; a photo gallery; and a blog, which will be used as a place for discussion, debate and input concerning party events and happenings.

We have shortened the web site address to make it easier to find.   The site can be found at http://www.montgop.com. The revised site can also be accessed by using the previous web address.

For more information, please contact the Montgomery County Republican Party Headquarters at (937) 461-1776.

We believe that good government is based on the individual and that each person’s ability, dignity, freedom, and responsibility must be honored and recognized.

We believe that free enterprise and the encouragement of individual initiative and incentive have given this nation an economic system second to none.

We believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, age sex or national origin.

We believe that sound money management should be our goal.

We believe we must retain those principles of the past worth retaining, yet always be receptive to new ideas with an outlook broad enough to accommodate thoughtful change and varying points of view.

We believe that Americans value and should preserve their feeling of national strength and pride, and at the same time share with people everywhere a desire for peace and freedom and the extension of human rights throughout the world.

Finally, we believe that the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.