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Chairman's Corner
by Keen Butcher
Dear Fellow Republicans,
 In January, the Santa Clara County Republican Party elected new leadership and we are eager to share our goals and results to date. This is the first issue of eInsight, our members’ online newsletter, which will be our primary channel for communicating with Silicon Valley Republicans.
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National and State Support for County Party
Ken Mehlman, Chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC), and Duf Sundheim, Chairman of the California Republican Party where enthusiastically cheered by local supporters and grassroots volunteers on their visit to San Jose on April 14, 2005.
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Governor’s Supporters Out in Force at Stanford Event On March 14th
Santa Clara County Republicans enjoyed a unique opportunity to show their support for Governor Schwarzenegger. MSNBC brought Chris Matthews’ Hardball show to the Stanford University campus for a live show featuring our governor. While several hundred guests were invited to be part of the studio audience, many more showed up outside the auditorium to express their thoughts.
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The Governor’s Reform Agenda: Redistricting
Governor Schwarzenegger inherited a state that was $22 billion in debt, on the verge of bankruptcy with businesses fleeing the state. After outlining reforms in his January 5, 2005, State of the State speech, the governor gave the Democrats in the state legislature 55 days to act on these reforms or he would go to the people.
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Public Employee Union Dues
Currently, public employee labor unions require their members to pay dues that are then used to support candidates and issues of the labor union leaders’ choosing. This initiative prohibits public employee labor organizations from using dues or fees for political contributions unless the employee provides prior consent each year on a specified written form.
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Jane Howard Selected for County Board of Education
The Santa Clara County Board of Education is the elected governing body of the Santa Clara County Office of Education (COE). Its seven members serve four-year terms and are elected from different regions of the county.
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It’s time to take back this valley! There are many ways to meet other Republicans and support the party!
Everyone is encouraged to attend the monthly meetings of the Santa Clara County Republican Party on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:00 PM.
Next Two Meetings: May 11th & June 8th, 7pm
Location: Santa Clara County Administration Building
70 West Hedding
San Jose, CA
Issac Newton Senter Auditorium
Visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
Find events hosted by local Republican clubs and organizations.
Check out the opportunities to volunteer.
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Santa Clara County Republican Party Headquarters
522 North Monroe Street
San Jose, CA 95128
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10am-2pm
Phone: (408) 246-6600
Fax: (408) 246-1443
Executive Director: Elizabeth Petrinovich, director@SVgop.com
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