~Snow Day~ Meeting moved to Feb 3rd...

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Due to the snow storm and poor road conditions on Tuesday 27th, the Augusta County Republican Committee (ACRC) meeting has been moved to Tuesday February 3rd, 2009...

The same agenda will apply and all ACRC members will be receiving notices of the new meeting date this week in the mail...

Hope to see you there !!....

Lt. Governor Bolling on Virginia budget shortfall...

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"However, I am very concerned by the Governor's proposal to increase taxes by $167M. Throughout this process the Governor has repeatedly promised to balance the budget through spending cuts, not tax increases; and it is very disappointing to see him renege on this promise. The people of Virginia expect their leaders to keep their word, not break their promises.

Read entire text here...

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Richmond- Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell announced today that he has over $2 million on hand for the 2009 campaign for Governor. In July, McDonnell was the first candidate in the race to report over $1 million on hand. McDonnell brought in $1.612 million in last six months, from 1,072 individual contributions, and raised more than $1 million since election day 2008.

Campaign Manager Phil Cox noted, "Bob's campaign for Governor is attracting donors from all across Virginia. It is another sign of the excitement that Bob is generating everywhere he goes. Virginians are recognizing that Bob McDonnell will be the type of Governor who is willing to reach out to Independents, Democrats and Republicans, to build consensus and get results. That is kind of leadership Virginians want and deserve."

Delegate Cline Sherando Townhall meeting...

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Delegate Ben Cline held a Town hall meeting at the Sherando community center and met with 15 local residents to get their input before he leaves Wednesday for session in Richmond…




The Legislative session will be for 45 days and there will be numerous topics to debate and vote on regarding the operation of and planning for the state of Virginia…

Topics at the meeting discussed included Transportation, Taxes, Community services, Prison terms, Lottery, Family-aid programs, Education, Gang activity, Railroad construction, Economy, Tax revenue, and local tax rates…

Delegate Cline then spent an additional 30 minutes talking with individual citizens after the meeting. He will also be sending out a weekly email report on the happenings of the legislative session and that also will be posted at this site…

Delegate Ben Cline ~Townhall Meeting~

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January 8, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Sherando Community Center, 1863 Mt. Torrey RoadSherando, VA
Contact Name: Susanne Bunch Contact Phone: 434-946-9908

Delegate Cline's website

Delegate Steve Landes ~Townhall Meetings~

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DELEGATE LANDES TO HOLD THREE TOWN MEETINGS

VERONA – Delegate R. Steven Landes, R-Weyers Cave, will hold three town meetings on Saturday, January 10, 2009, in the 25th House District. The meetings will be held in Crozet, Fishersville, and Elkton.

“I look forward to hearing from constituents at these three town meetings as we prepare for the 2009 General Assembly Session,” Landes said. “It is important for elected officials to listen and learn of citizens’ concerns, and town meetings provide an excellent opportunity to do so.”

The first town meeting will be held from 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. at Mountainside Senior Living, 1220 Crozet Avenue, in Crozet. The second town meeting will be from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. at the Preston L. Yancey Fire Department, 2015 Jefferson Highway, in Fishersville. The third and last town meeting of the day will be from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Elkton Area Community Center/Stonewall District, 20593 Blue & Gold Drive in Elkton.

Landes represents the 25th House District, which includes the City of Waynesboro, and parts of Albemarle, Augusta and Rockingham Counties. Landes was first elected in 1995 and is now serving his seventh term in the House of Delegates.

January 2009 Republican Breakfast

Happy New Year!

Join us this Saturday, January 10th8am

at Rowe'sfor our monthly GOP Breakfast...

Our special guest speaker is Chuck SmithDutch treat

includes breakfast, coffee/tea, and the tip...

Chuck Smith is a Veteran of Republican Politics. A retired Navy JAG lawyer, Mr. Smith is admitted to practice before the Virginia Supreme Court and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Smith has led the Republican Party in Virginia in many different facets. Most recently he was the chair of the Virginia Beach Republican Party, he is the treasurer for the 2nd Congressional District Republican Committee and he serves on the State Central Committee. Mr. Smith is the Chair of the Welcoming Committee for the Republican Party of Virginia. In this important role he works to increase the representation of all minorities within our Grand Old Party.Please come out Saturday and give Mr. Smith a grand Valley welcome!