Principles

I believe that the proper function of government is to do for people only those things that have to be done but cannot be done, or cannot be done as well, by individuals, and that the most effective government is government closest to the people.

I believe that good government is based on the individual and the family - that each person's ability, dignity, freedom and responsibility must be honored and recognized, and that the role of the family as the basic unit of our community must be respected and enhanced.

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

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

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

I believe that Americans value and should preserve their feelings 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, I believe that the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.

Mission

Secondarily, our local party furnishes information to the voting public, advocating Republican policies as expressed by our elected officials and candidates for office.