I served as President of the Board of Directors of Orchestra Miami 2009-2013, volunteer Guardian Ad Litem in Miami-Dade County from 2003-2012, on the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women in 2002-2003, and as Secretary of the Board of Directors of Union Positiva, a non-profit organization focused on HIV/AIDS prevention and outreach for . (2) . Could that possibly have happened in Florida? $50,004.00. not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Michele Merrell is a life-long conservative Republican, and has been highly active in local, state and national politics for more than 30 years. By Staff. . In Presidential Election years, the positions of Precinct Committeeman and Precinct Committeewoman are up for election for every precinct within each respective county. I have been diligent to do a great job bringing the information back and forth by consistently attending the quarterly meetings, giving a report at the monthly REC meetings and attending club meetings for the past four years. The number of precinct committeepersons allowed per precinct are based on voter registration statistics for each precinct as regulated by party rules. In May of 2021, even Bay News 9 questioned why an outside group was doing the work of County Republican Party, with an effort led by Schiff: TAMPA, Fla. A nascent political committee headed by some prominent Hillsborough Republicans has been formed to try to reverse the partys dismal performance over the past three election cycles. Starting in early 2021 the Hillsborough Leadership Council stated their goal was to register voters. Under Florida law, F.S. This resolution was drafted after public records were obtained from the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections office that revealed that SOE head, Craig Latimer, had accepted $2.9 million dollars from Mark Zuckerberg through a non-profit called Center for Tech and Civic Life. State & Local Political Party Contact Information: Brevard County Democratic Executive Committee - (321) 600-4855; Brevard County Republican Executive Committee - (321) 254-0073; Florida Democratic Party - (850) 222-3411; Republican Party of Florida - (850) 222-7920 Back to Top. Still later on Aug. 13, Hinkle was contacted at his home in Destin, and filed an "affidavit of complaint stating Atkinsondid not have permission to remove his signs," according to the report. The Republican Party of Florida will promote the principles upon which our nation and our state were founded: freedom, liberty, personal responsibility, and accountability. I will endeavor to increase our Republican presence on local college campuses as we need to get conservative young people energized. There is no run-off election for this position and the term of office is four years. The complaint contends the three improperly used local party resources including email to oppose her campaign for the post; sought to prevent her from functioning in the post by, among other things, denying her access to the positions official email address; and engineered a failed attempt to have her reprimanded at a May party meeting., Go offensive when youre vulnerable. 668.6076 Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. Michele is a life-long conservative Republican, and has been highly active in local, state and national politics for more than 30 years. She was previously the Vice President from 2016-2017. I will work to contact and register those new to Brevard. Contact Us . Political parties. She got 43 percent and 21,709 votes. Serves on the Republican Party of Florida Executive Committee, 2018- present. Interested members and individuals contact: Kari Lerner, Chairwoman. Cord Byrd, Secretary of State. For years, Ms. Dolan has held a high-profile post for Waste Pro, a trash collection company that employs many Seminole County residents. RANDY OSBORNE Rando.rec@gmail.com 352-572-7598. Twoyears ago, the Republican Party of Florida condemned a Facebook post by Atkinson, who then, as now, was Okaloosa Countys elected GOP state committeewoman. This includes the listing of the candidates name as it is to appear on the ballot. GOD WE HOPE: Buyouts and Layoffs Coming To Orlando Sentinel? There is no run-off election for this position and the term of office is four years. Even sketchier, an email was obtained from Florida Division of Elections head, Maria Matthews, who appears to have been the Center for Tech and Civic Life contact person stating the grant money was available to Florida County Supervisors of Elections: And heres a question for you. PO Box 300, Dade City, FL 33526 M-F 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 800.851.8754 The Constitution of the Republican Party of Florida does not define the specific duties of a State Committeeman. Our sources tell us that Ms. Dolan has received no less than a dozen calls urging her to run for State House, or possibly for a spot on the Seminole County School Board. Florida's Republican and Democratic state parties are meeting separately in Central Florida over the next two weekends to select new state party chairs to lead their organizations going into the 2024 presidential election cycle and the stakes are high for both parties. If Schiff had been investigated and found to have been promoting a private groups efforts. Schiff, as State Committeewoman, is allowed to be part of a group like the Hillsborough Leadership Council, however, as a newly elected Republican State Committeewoman, she has rules to follow. The post referenced survivors of the February 2018 shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida as crisis actors., The Republican Party of Florida does not agree with any comments made by Ms. Atkinson," state Republican Party spokeswoman Yohana De La Torre said at the time. The Orange County Republican Executive Committee is a volunteer organization comprised of hundreds of registered Republicans elected to represent, recruit and organize their County Precinct Republicans. "I forgive Sandra personally," Hinkle said Thursday. Processes for conducting these elections are done in accordance with Florida law and each political partys by-laws. 2023 www.floridatoday.com. The SCW role goes far beyond selecting Republican Convention Delegates, whose vote is bound by rules for the winner of the Presidential Preference Primary. And heres a question for you. Financial Report Search. STATE COMMITTEEMAN. To submit a public records request: 2020 State & Precinct Committeemen/Committeewomen Information, Voter's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, Division of Elections Administrative Rules, Mail Ballot Signature Affidavit Instructions and Form, Local Candidates/Parties/Committees Contributions & Expenditures, Political Parties/Committees Contributions & Expenditures, March 17 Presidential Preference Primary & Municipal Elections, August 24 St. Petersburg Primary Election, November 2 St. Petersburg General Election. These positions were agreed upon by consensus with the Collier County State Committeepersons who share that Congressional District. By getting connected to the local GOP, you will have the chance to stay up-to-date on events and . Renato Mariotti. Contact. She is to be a member in good standing according to Florida State Statute 103.091 and. Dana Dougherty's Phone Number and Email Last Update. PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT PAID FOR BY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA. Under Florida law, F.S. Voters in Floridas House District 28 might have an exciting primary on their hands if Seminole GOP State Committeewoman Susie Dolan decides to run against fellow Republican David Smith. RPOF Get Out the Vote Committee Co-Chair, and Ethics Committee Member (2017-2018) Griggs, who operates a local cleaning business, said he was driving along Beal Parkway around midnight on Aug. 13 when he saw someone taking Hinkle's signs and loading them into a pickup truck. R.A. Gray Building 500 South Bronough Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250 . 16 talking about this. . Florida Department of State Phone: 850.245.6500. Under her leadership, the party has notched . Elected as Hillsborough County State Committeewoman in 2020, April Schiffs name appeared in an article dated 12/5/2020. Rachel Davis. Hinkle, chairman of the Republican Party of Okaloosa, said the local party organization currently has no plans to take any action against Atkinson, including her possible removal as state committeewoman. "I think that's what we also should do as people, is to move forward.". Bill Ribble, Membership Chair. Yet, when the Audit resolution was introduced to the Hillsborough County GOP members during a meeting, chaos ensued. 420 E. JEFFERSON STREET, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301. Maligned by the local media, Waurishuk has been the only Florida County Chairman to urge Governor Ron DeSantis to remove the Washington D.C. Capitol Police who set up shop in Hillsborough County to harass constitutional conservatives at the behest of Joe Bidens shadow government. Why didnt Zuckerberg just give the $2.9 million dollars to Vistra Marketing to run the campaign in Hillsborough? The number of precinct committeemen and committeewomen who may qualify for each precinct is determined by each state political partys by-laws. in writing. Phone: 850.245.6500, R.A. Gray Building It is composed of a Chair, 1st Vice Chair, 2nd Vice Chair, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and Deputy Treasurer as officers. The report shall be filed no later than midnight (EST) on the 4. She just won re-election in a 4-way, county-wide contest on Aug. 18, 2020 with more than 50% of the vote. (1) Each political party of the state shall be represented by a state executive committee. FORT WALTON BEACH Sandra Atkinson, one of the losing candidates in thefour-way Aug. 18 Republican primary race for the state House District 4 seat in the Florida Legislature, is headed to court on a charge of petty larceny in connection with the alleged theft of a competitor's campaign signs. When most candidates campaign, they dont have to explain to constituents what they are running for. It is a political strategy move when your weakness has been perceived by your enemy. Saul Alinsky. Laws of Florida to hold the office to which I desire to be nominated or elected; and I will support the Constitution of the United Email. GOP dominance over Democrats has never been greater following the November elections, [] We will advocate fiscally-sound, common-sense solutions that will promote job and economic growth, provide the best education to our children, and create a path to prosperity for Florida and America. Elected office and decision making project glamour, but the glamour is a distraction. In Wisconsin, some say that the Zuckerberg funded non-profit, Center for Tech and Civic Life got access not only to voter information, but to information systems and made recommendations for off site information management. OFFICE: REPUBLICAN PRECINCT & STATE COMMITTEEMAN AND COMMITTEEWOMAN WHERE TO QUALIFY: Supervisor of Elections' Offices Buddy Brackin Bldg. The elections office performs a ministerial function in reviewing qualifying papers. The Republican Party of Florida will promote the principles upon which our nation and our state were founded: freedom, liberty, personal responsibility, and accountability. The State Committeewoman represents Hillsborough County on the leadership team of the Republican Party of Florida, and should work along with other local party members toward WINNING in Hillsborough County. Ron DeSantis' office has asked for records from a state attorney regarding a suspect in the fatal shootings last week of a TV reporter, a 9-year-old girl and a woman. Earlier this year, a resolution was drafted by another America First Republican and Waurishuk ally, Anthony Sabatini, to call for an audit of the 2020 Presidential General Election in Hillsborough County. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. B. Instead, April Schiff filed a Grievance against Chairman James Waurishuk as reported in the Tampa Bay Times July 10, 2021. According to Okaloosa County Circuit Court records, Atkinson the Okaloosa County committeewoman for the Republican Party of Florida is scheduled for arraignment on Sept. 15 in the case, which is assigned to Judge Patricia Grinstead. The Division of Elections facilitates coordination and interpretation of election laws and establishes uniform standards to ensure fair and accurate elections in Florida. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Candidate/Committee Lists, Reports and Bios. We will be recruiting candidates, helping them get through the process as well as contributing to their campaigns., That sounds like the responsibility of the Hillsborough County Republican Executive Committee, but there has been growing dissent among some local Republicans with Chairman Jim Waurishuk since he defeated Schiff to lead the party three years ago. Read entire article here. When I first ran for Leon County Republican State Committeeman, I found myself having to explain what I wanted to do after Election Day. It appeared that they couldnt care less about Vistra Marketing running what appeared on the surface to be a sophisticated Get Out the Vote effort on behalf of SOE, Craig Latimer. In Wisconsin, some say that the Zuckerberg funded non-profit, Center for Tech and Civic Life got access not only to voter information, but to information systems and made recommendations for off site information management. She just won re-election in a 4-way, county-wide contest on Aug. 18, 2020 with more than 50% of the vote. The Republican Party candidates for State Committeeman and State Committeewoman appear on every Republican Primary Election ballot as they are elected countywide. More: PHOTOS: FWB Chamber hosts County Commission, State Rep. candidates, More (2018): State GOP says Atkinsons comments were her own. The form used for qualifying as Committeemen/Committeewomen (State or Precinct) is the DS-DE 305CM Candidate Oath - Committeemen and Committeewomen. In 2018, she was elected as the Broward Republican State Committeewoman in a landslide. Tallahassee Office. Volusia County Republican State Committeewoman elect 2020. The Chairman is elected by the Precinct Committeemen and women who sit on the LCREC, but the State Committeeman and State Committeewoman are elected every four years by Leon Countys registered Republicans. [emailprotected]. Arellano has also qualified to run for Lake County Republican Party State Committeewoman . Shortly after the news broke that Reps. Greg Steube and Michael Waltz dropped out of her misrepresented wounded veteran fundraiser with General Michael Flynn this coming weekend, Broward County Republican State Committeewoman Michelle Merrell deliberately sent out another event email that appears to impersonate Gen. Flynn and falsely claims that both Reps. Steube and Waltz were still speaking . April Schiff, a top officer of the Hillsborough County Republican Party, has filed a grievance with the state party seeking the removal of other local officers including Chairman Jim Waurishuk. In a rambling Thursday morning telephone conversation that included accusations of an anti-President Donald Trump bias and a bias against women in Daily News reporting, Atkinson, a local entrepreneur and Army veteran, offered no substantive comment on the alleged sign thefts. The Republican Party of Florida will promote the principles upon which our nation and our state were founded: freedom, liberty, personal responsibility, and accountability. However, it's . But, he added, it's clear to him that Atkinson's actions were intentional. Honored as the recipient of the Statesmans Award for South Florida, 2018. Here you can enlist to receive communications, become involved as a volunteer and make financial contributions to support the Conservative Agenda of the modern Republican Party. However, any precinct with more the 1000 registered voters shall have additional members in accordance with the provisions of the Rules of Procedure of the Republican Party of Florida. With so much controversy surrounding just one State Committeewoman who the RPOF seems to regard as a member in good standing, its no wonder our Party is so divided. In addition to chairing the Manatee GOP, King serves as the Republican national committeewoman for Florida. They should see us serving alongside them, building up our communities, and at their doors discussing issues. Mail Ballots: [emailprotected]. Learn About Why Seminole County Florida Repubilcans Lead The Way. This year the 109,000 Republican voters of Collier County will have a clear choice. To do this we must be a constant presence in the community. 0:00. Served on various Host Committees, and has been an Advisory Committee Member on numerous state and local campaigns. More: Okaloosa GOP committeewoman apologizes for crisis actors post. PO Box 289 . Email: [emailprotected] Each state committeeman or committeewoman must be a member in good standing of the county executive committee for the county in which the state committeeman or committeewoman is a registered voter. State Committeewoman: Susan Moore In Florida, there is at least one Precinct Committeeman and Committeewoman available for each precinct. The Republican Party candidates for State Committeeman and State Committeewoman appear on every Republican Primary Election ballot as they are elected countywide. The charge against Atkinson, alleging the theft of a number of campaignsigns belonging to House race competitor Jeff Hinkle, a retired Destin entrepreneur who still operates an aircraft leasing business and a real estate company, is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500. News. According to an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office report, deputies were contacted on Aug. 13 by Deborah Brunson, Hinkle's campaign manager, who reported that a witness had seen a woman, later identified as Atkinson, removing Hinkle campaign signs from the side of Beal Parkway in the vicinity of Walmart. However, the real agenda is to get rid of the RINOS in Fla. . Fundraiser and bundler, many local, state and presidential campaigns. Her husband, Tim Dolan, serves as the Executive Vice President of Waste Pro. In Florida she became involved in politics in 2008 in Pasco County. 08/23/22 Primary, Gainesville Regular. The spritely Susie Dolan, who serves as the State Committeewoman for the Seminole GOP, is being urged to run for State House in HD28. Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0250, Public Campaign Finance - Matching Funds Program, Candidates, Campaign Documents, and Committees, Offices Up for Election and Retention in 2024, Quick Facts - Presidential Preference Primary, Vote-by-Mail Ballot Information and Status Lookup, Certification/Approval Status and Test Schedule, Contact Your County Supervisor of Elections. To qualify for the position, a registered voter with the Democratic Party or Republican Party would file a Candidate Oath for Precinct Committeemen or Committeewomen, Typically, the local executive political committees collect the forms and file them with the. Paid by April Schiff for HIllsborough Republican State Committeewoman. One Hillsborough GOP member even attempted to call Schiff out during the May meeting over those allegations. Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. leegop membership@gmail.com. Jacob Engels is an Orlando based journalist whose work has been featured and republished in news outlets around the globe including Politico, InfoWars, MSNBC, Orlando Sentinel, New York Times, Daily Mail UK, Associated Press, People Magazine, ABC, Fox News, and Australias New Dawn Magazine. Jill Wine-Banks Draws Packed House in Vernon Hills February 24, 2023. Brooks for School Board, Taylor for Sheriff, Smith for Congress voters know what Brooks, Taylor, and Smith hope to be doing after the election. In order to elect the best conservative Republicans to lead our party we need consensus. Tallahassee, FL 32399-1100. The Republican state committeeman elected to represent Brevard County is 63- year-old incumbent . Jan Face Glassman: State Committeewoman. public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Status Quo Establishment Republicans refused to even listen to the reasons the Hillsborough SOE should be audited and not only were they against the Republican Party seeking election integrity, they were furious that anyone would dare question the SOE who is a Democrat. 11/13/2022 8:05 AM. Political/government/civic experience: Republican Chairwoman of District 3; member of the Melbourne Beach Code Enforcement Board; member of the Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce. Congressional District 15 (Congressman Ross Spano) Caucus Chair. Information on campaign finance and access to campaign finance records, Search and find information on candidates, committees, and campaign documents, Information on offices up for election in 2024, Information on registered statewide political parties in Florida, Information on how to qualify to run for office, Information on Presidential Candidates and Presidential Electors, Ron DeSantis, Governor Sarasota state Sen. Joe Gruters, who serves as chair of the Sarasota GOP and the Florida . Why would anyone resist Sabatinis request for audit? 404 South Monroe Street. (239) 936-8779 - Headquarters. I will assist our local Republican clubs to increase their membership. She is to be "a member in good standing" according to Florida State Statute 103.091 . Campaign Finance as it relates to a candidate for State/Precinct Committeeperson. Political/government/civic experience: Past vice president, Space Coast Young Republicans; PTO president for Sea Park Elementary (2016-2017); youth group leader; Former foster parent. STATE COMMITTEEWOMAN. New Port Richey Office: 727-847-8162 The time is now for the Hillsborough Republican Party to get back to GROWING & WINNING! Pam ran for Florida State Committeewoman on the August 2020 Pinellas County ballot. By Jacob Engels. Many people have recognized that, and Im sure she will have many in her camp that will support her wholeheartedly if she decides to run.. The organization has seen tremendous growth during her tenure as president. He circled around the area three times, he said, to discern whatwas happening. More: State GOP says Atkinsons comments were her own, "I can't see how this wasn't intentional," Hinkle said. A political newcomer in 2016 when she ran in a tough three-way primary to become the Seminole GOPs State Committeewoman, Dolan pulled off a surprising upset over incumbent Kathryn Townsend and political activist Cindy Youell. (list of all elected officials including federal, state, . Michael Armstrong's letter of Feb. 25 was interesting to me because in it he claims to have attended several Democratic Central Committee meetings during the last months and shares what Florida Politics is a statewide, new media . Current Hillsborough GOP Chairman, James Waurishuk, is a staunch ally of former President Trump and an America First Republican. Note, in addition to Precinct Committeeman and Precinct Committeewoman, the Republican Party of Florida has State Committeeman and State Committeewoman positions. 420 e. jefferson street, tallahassee, fl 32301. paid for by the republican party of florida. Leadership of The Republican Party of Duval County | 3520 St. Johns Bluff Road, Ste 3, Jacksonville, FL 32224 (904) 396-4233 Status Quo Establishment Republicans refused to even listen to the reasons the Hillsborough SOE should be audited. State Committeewoman - Barbara Price 352-406-7640. District 3 Representative - Loretta Garretson 386-500-1311. What will you do to address them if elected? $ 50004.00. "I know the Trump base better than anyone. A political party may provide for the . Peter Janko. Florida Candidate Tied To Alleged Chinese Spy, Mar-a-Lago Intruder, Francois, Valentin Mum On Roger Stone Pardon, Jailing Antifa, Charging Deep State, Nice Guy Eskamani Challenger Needs Aggression To Beat Activist Legislator. She just won re-election in a 4-way, county-wide contest on Aug. 18, 2020 with more than 50% of the . 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022C, 2022D, and 2022A) Title IX. Salary. Senate VOIP: 5006. Elected Vice President of the East Broward Republican Club, 2015 - currently. This is a clear requirement for a State Committeeman. The Orange County Republican Executive Committee called Wednesday for Kathy Gibson to resign as the county's state committeewoman to the Republican Party of Florida. We will advocate fiscally-sound, common-sense solutions that will promote job and economic growth, provide the . If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. 2023 Jeff Howell | Republican State Committeeman Hosted and maintained by Akins Campaign Strategy. The Democratic Party elects a State Committeeman and State Committeewoman internally. The Republican Party of Florida will promote the principles upon which our nation and our state were founded: freedom, liberty, personal responsibility, and accountability. The REC is composed of elected representatives from the several precincts in Monroe County. 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Resources Results: Official Summary Results: Online Sample Ballot Certification Post-Election Audit Report; Races and Referenda Democratic Primary: United States Senator, Congressional 3, Governor, Attorney General, Chief Financial Officer, Commissioner of Agriculture, State House 22, County Commission; Republican Primary: Congressional 3, Governor . (csv file - MS Excel) Debbie Phillips For Republican State Committeewoman, Ormond Beach, Florida. What will you do to address them if elected? "I'm not commenting to the paper," she said. I will help the Republican Party more effectively reach our youth, activate voters, and get qualified candidates elected. Ione Townsend, mother of five sons, served as a senior executive in two medical institutions, with many awards and gubernatorial appointments in Maine. ELECTION CENTER. In Presidential Election years, the positions of Precinct Committeeman and Precinct Committeewoman are up for election for every precinct within each respective county. On the afternoon of Aug. 13, according to the Sheriff's Office report, Atkinson contacted a friend of Hinkle and Brunson to say she had taken the eight missing signs, valued at a total of $64, and wanted to return them. Florida Sen. Lauren Book speaks during a legislative session at the Florida State Capitol, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Tallahassee. State Committeeman - Ralph Smith 352-408-9603. Schiffs grievance cited what she says are violations of party rules, personal attacks against her and inflammatory social media postings by Waurishuk that she says have damaged the state and county parties. This is not the official position of the Republican Party of Florida., VIDEO: Alleged campaign sign theft in Fort Walton Beach. These are the current salaries for Florida Senate employees. Also the local Party should be recruiting strong viable candidates and working with them to WIN many local elections from school board and city councils to constitutional officers and legislators. The petty larceny charge is a first criminal offense for Atkinson, according to county records. All contributions and expenditures must be reported as required by Chapter 106, Florida Statutes. To export a list of candidates with contact information, go to the applicable election below, then click the "Export" button. Hillsborough County State Committeewoman, April Schiff, has become a phenomenon in the local Republican Party. Productive communication gets results. In the Hillsborough County GOP, its like a WWE throw down. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a 2020 primary election results for Republican Committeeman, Committeewoman: Thomas and Adkinson win. Questions or comments? Will post the hell out of it on social media. If she has raised money for the Hillsborough GOP, does anyone have the amount she has raised? All rights reserved. Florida Department of State Julie MarcusPinellas County Supervisor of Elections, Phone: (727) 464-VOTE (8683) Fax: (727) 464-6239 As State Committeeman, I am one of three people, along with the Chairman of the Leon County Republican Executive Committee (LCREC) and the Leon County Republican State Committeewoman, who represents Leon County on the State of Florida Republican State Executive Committee. Republican Party of Florida defines the election process and the role & responsibilities of the State Committeewoman as described in the PDF below: The State Committeewoman represents Hillsborough County on the leadership team of the Republican Party of Florida, and should work along with other local party members toward WINNING in Hillsborough County.