2018 Maine GOP PlatformAs Adopted at the Republican State Convention, May 4, 2018 Generations of Americans have valiantly fought to preserve the Republic, our freedoms, and the American way of life. We appreciate and honor the service of active duty and reserve military, veterans, fire fighters, law enforcement, first responders and EMTs, and all those who serve our state and nation. It is only by restoring the three primary core values of the United States of America, which are Liberty, In God We Trust, and E Pluribus Unum, that we can ensure moral and economic recovery. I. This platform embraces principles and identifies actions to implement them. 1. We support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and of the State of Maine; they are the framework to which all legislation must adhere. In order to define the specific policies encompassed by said constitutional principles, be it resolved: II. The government of Maine exists to preserve and protect certain natural, inherent, and inalienable rights endowed by our Creator for the benefit, protection, and security of all citizens and future generations. To maintain these rights, we therefore pledge to: 1. Defend every person’s right, secured by the Maine and U.S. Constitutions, to freely exercise his or her religious beliefs as well as to speak and associate freely; III. Because the strength of Maine and the United States lies with the rights and responsibilities of the individual, we affirm that: 1. We support the freedom of Mainers to practice their faith and act in accordance with the dictates of their own consciences, not only in their houses of worship, but also in their everyday lives in the public forum and armed services; IV. Because capitalism and the free market system encourage individual initiative and a prosperous economy, we support: 1. Promoting economic prosperity through sound investment opportunity and a positive business climate; V. The most effective government is closest to the people and the least intrusive, therefore: 1. Any federal ownership or control of the Maine Woods should only occur with local consent from the state and local citizens; a. Adopt legislation that requires photo identification to vote in the State of Maine; VI. Education is the cornerstone to building a lasting prosperity within our future, therefore: 1. We support the restoration of local control in education as specified in the Maine Constitution and oppose federal control of education to include abolishing the Department of Education; VII. Because the family is the foundation and strength of a stable society, the government must not interfere, but rather support and protect the integrity and rights of the family; therefore, we: 1. Promote family values; VIII. Fiscal restraint and accountability for all levels of government is paramount through: 1. Working to reduce spending at all levels of government, including federal, state, county, and local, in order to ensure fiscal stability and minimal debt for future generations; IX. Moving forward, Maine Republicans support the following initiatives and we encourage all Republican candidates to: 1. Sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, and oppose any and all efforts to increase taxes and fees; Persistent vigilance by the people is necessary to preserve our American values. It is therefore incumbent on all of us to stay informed and involved in the American experience of self-governance. Those of us who have united behind the Republican banner invite you to join us in this task and support the Republican candidates for office that uphold these principles. May God Bless America! EventsSCHOOL CHOICE BILL MARCH 14th DiscussionPRESS RELEASE RESCHEDULED!! NEW DATE The Gray Republican Committee is pleased to announce a public meeting on the topic of SCHOOL CHOICE FOR MAINE CHILDREN on Tuesday, March 14th, at Toddy Brook Café (925 Sligo Road) in North Yarmouth. There will be time for socialization beginning at 6:30; the program will start at 7:00. Our featured Speaker, State Representative LAUREL LIBBY of Auburn, will speak on a bill she sponsored, LR 835, "An Act to Advance Educational Opportunities for all students." At least four states have adopted school choice programs, and many others have either enacted some school choice provisions or are considering similar legislation. The Café will offer a variety of items from their regular menu. There is no admission charge. FMI please contact: Jack Wibby Gray 657-7737jackwibby@myottmail.com Thank you!FEBRUARY 28TH TODDY BROOKLaurel Libby WILL DISCUSS HER NEW SCHOOL CHOICE BILLNewsPress Release: Gray, Maine Republicans Open Headquarters on Main Street with Local Candidates and Ribbon CuttingGRAY, Maine - On Saturday morning, September 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., the Gray Town Republican Committee officially opened a temporary headquarters at 13 Main Street, #6, in the small shopping plaza across from Cumberland Farms. The office will be open until just after November 8, 2022, Election Day.VOTE ON September 8th, 2020! Stop the Town of Gray from Overspending and Raising Taxes!A special vote called by the town of Gray on a Budget issue that they're trying to shove through without anyone noticing.Can You Help Us Reach 1,900+ Republican Voters in Gray?A Republican in Gray recently told me that she and her husband have been Gray residents for twenty years, but had NO IDEA that a "Gray Republican Committee" existed. Well... we have to fix that!We've been searching for cost-effective ways to let the 1,900+ Republican voters in Gray know that we exist and then inspire them to work with us to save America and Freedom. Gov. Mills: Open Maine Now!Gov. Janet Mills of Maine needs to dial back the abnormal fear of COVID-19. A MUCH bigger problem is the collapse of the Maine economy if she continues her Draconian Shutdown. The op/ed below is from Republican State Senator Rich Cebra.April 16 Letter to the Governor from Maine's Joint Republican Caucus 129th LegislatureOn April 16, legislative Republicans submitted a letter to the Governor voicing their own concerns along with questions from their constituents. The original intent was to allow the Governor to respond, rather than communicate through press releases.News organizations have subsequently obtained the letter with plans to report on it. Therefore, we are making it available, unfiltered, for the public to see. |