Lincoln Day Event Attendees Include: Gov. Asa Hutchinson, US Senator John Boozman, US Senator Tom Cotton, US Representative Steve Womack, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, Attorney General Leslie Rutledge

January 28, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington County Republican Committee
Announces Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to Address Lincoln
Day Event at Springdale High School Preforming Arts Center

SPRINGDALE — Washington County Republican Committee Chairman Jim Estes and
Lincoln Day Event Chairman State Representative Robin Lundstrum are pleased to
announce this year’s speaker. On February 3, 2018 we will host Arkansas Senator Tom
Cotton at the Springdale High School Preforming Arts Center.

We are pleased to host Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton in Northwest Arkansas and
anticipate he will deliver a timely message concerning US legislative issues that impact
every Arkansan. For ticket information please call Ticket Chairman Julie Harris (479)
799-1046 or jjonharris@aol.com Tickets are on sale now at the Washington County
Republican Committee Facebook page or directly on Eventbrite under Washington
County Lincoln Day Event with Senator Tom Cotton.

“Senator Cotton has quickly become a powerful leader in the Senate who speaks with
great clarity and sincerity” said Chairman Jim Estes.
“Senator Tom Cotton is a clear voice on conservative issues and in a time when our
Republican platform is what our country needs, I am thankful our party has a delegation
that is not afraid to vote and speak out. Tom Cotton has served us well.” Robin
Lundstrum Dinner Chairman and State Representative District 87.

*** UPDATE AS OF 01/28/2018 ***
Confirmed attendees: Gov. Asa Hutchinson, US Senator John Boozman, US Senator Tom
Cotton, US Representative Steve Womack, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, Attorney General Leslie
Rutledge

For press credentials and press contact, call Mattie Harris 479-283-9153 or email at
mattieaharris@gmail.com.

Robin Lundstrum, Chairman
Washington County Lincoln Day Event
rlundstrum@cox.net (479) 957-1959 |fax (479) 248-1080

Washington County GOP Announces Filing Period for County and Township Offices

January 19, 2018
Washington County GOP Announces Filing Period for County and Township Offices


Fayetteville, AR – The Washington County Republican Committee (WCRC) announced today that filing for county and township offices will begin at noon on Feb. 22 and end at noon on March 1. Filing for County Committee Elector/Delegate to County Convention will also be received during this period
Members of the local Republican Party will be present at the Washington County Courthouse Building in the Washington



County Quorum Court Room according to the following schedule:
February 22nd – Noon until 4:30 pm.
February 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th – 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.
March 1st – 8:00 am until Noon.
After filing with the county Republican Party, candidates must provide written evidence of filing, fee payment and additional paperwork to the Washington County Clerk before noon on March 1.
Candidates wishing to file should contact WCRC Chairman Jim Estes at 479-225-0969 or jestes65@reagan.com. The preferential primary is May 22.

2018 Candidate Filing Fees
County Judge $4,000
Sheriff $4,000
Assessor $3,500
Circuit Clerk $3,500
Collector $3,500
Coroner $2,000
County Clerk $3,500
Treasurer  $3,500
Constable $100
Surveyor  $200
Justice of the Peace  $200
Committee Member $50

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson speaks at monthly meeting of the Washington County Republican Committee January 16.

Governor Asa Hutchinson

A Northwest Arkansas native seeking reelection this year, Hutchinson recounted accomplishments of his first term. A $100 million income tax cut, computer coding taught in schools, and a desire to be known as “the jobs governor” were goals set and met since taking office in 2015, he said. His reelection platform is focused on education, tax cuts, and economic development. 

Hutchinson’s administration oversaw “the largest tax cut in the state’s history,” which was absorbed by economic growth and job creation including last year’s “lowest unemployment rate in Arkansas history.” GDP growth was 3.5 percent, higher than the national rate, he said, and during his administration more than 60-thousand jobs were created.

Hutchinson responded to criticism of him for not signing a bill prohibiting Sharia law being used in Arkansas courts: “The bill did not say ‘Sharia law.’ It said ‘foreign law.’” He said as a longtime lawyer he had never seen a problem related to this, and was concerned that the language of the bill could cause a problem for a foreign-based company operating in Arkansas. However, Hutchinson said “I am opposed to Sharia law in American courts.”

Other critical issues to which Hutchinson responded included cutting taxes, which eventually totaled $150 million, while raising others, such as tire disposal fees. He said some categories of the fees were lowered while others increased. Also, he defended referring increased funding of the state’s highway program to the voters and responded to criticism that he oversaw the biggest spending in Arkansas history. Hutchinson noted that similar accusations have been made against governors of Texas and Tennessee and against President Trump. Arkansas, he said, is increasing in population and needs
more money for prison reform, foster care, and education. Prison spending requires an additional $30 million for space increase for prisoners and K-12 education has a constitutional mandate to match inflation.
On the other hand, the governor said Arkansas Medicaid spending is down $117,000. “There are fewer people on Medicaid in Arkansas than when I became governor and there are fewer people on food stamps.” Except for people employed, in school, or contributing time to voluntary organizations, he favors a state-mandated work requirement for Medicaid recipients.

Hutchinson said the state’s manufacturing and agriculture are dependent on the North American Free Trade Agreement and that Arkansas’ top two trading partners are Canada and Mexico. “NAFTA is 25 years old. It needs to be modified,” he said, indicating that he has to trust President Trump, who has been critical of NAFTA, to make a good judgment on the agreement.
Other accomplishments during his administration noted by the Governor were:
--Strong defense of the National Rifle Association. --Signing of every pro-life bill. Videos of Planned Parenthood abuses prompted him to defund and decertify Planned Parenthood in the state as a Medicaid provider. --Resistance to an Obama administration mandate requiring gender-neutral bathrooms in local school districts – “I wrote local school superintendents telling them to disregard the Obama directive; local school districts are doing just fine.”

Hutchinson also gave a brief biographical sketch of himself, noting his career as a Republican. Besides being chair of the Benton and the Sebastian County Republican Committees, he served in the 1990s as the state Republican chairman. And, he said: “In the early days, the Republican Party was too small to divide. I fought for the principles of our party and I’ll support the Republican platform.”

The Washingon County Republican committee meets the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Willie James Event Place in Tontitown.

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton to Address Lincoln Day Event at Springdale High School Preforming Arts Center

PRESS RELEASE

Washington County Republican Committee

Announces Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton
to Address Lincoln Day Event at
Springdale High School Preforming Arts Center

SPRINGDALE — Washington County Republican Committee Chairman Jim Estes and Lincoln Day Event Chairman State Representative Robin Lundstrum are pleased to announce this year’s speaker.  On February 3, 2018 we will host Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton at the Springdale High School Preforming Arts Center.

Senator Tom Cotton

We are pleased to host Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton in Northwest Arkansas and anticipate he will deliver a timely message concerning US legislative issues that impact every Arkansan.  For ticket information please call Ticket Chairman Julie Harris (479) 799-1046 or jjonharris@aol.com   Tickets are on sale now at the Washington County Republican Committee Facebook page or directly on Eventbrite under Washington County Lincoln Day Event with Senator Tom Cotton. “Senator Cotton has quickly become a powerful leader in the Senate who speaks with great clarity and sincerity” said Chairman Jim Estes.

“Senator Tom Cotton is a clear voice on conservative issues and in a time when our Republican platform is what our country needs, I am thankful our party has a delegation that is not afraid to vote and speak out.  Tom Cotton has served us well.”  Robin Lundstrum Dinner Chairman and State Representative District 87.

For Press Passes and Press Contact Mattie Harris 479-283-9153 email
mattieaharris@gmail.com
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Robin Lundstrum, Chairman
Washington County Lincoln Day Event 
rlundstrum@cox.net    (479) 957-1959 |fax (479) 248-1080

Washington County Republican Committee - Press Release

I’d like to begin with one stipulation: I doubt there’s a single, solitary Republican candidate whom Washington County Democratic Committee Chairman Tyler Clark considers ‘fit’ to hold public office. I understand. Tyler Clark is a Democrat. He considers only Democrats are ‘fit’ and his mission is to have Democrats elected.

However, the law suit, fallacious attacks, ethics complaints and now the DPA’s call for Joseph Wood to resign comes straight from the win-at-all-costs playbook! When Democrats field a weak candidate (in this case, to run for County Judge), they deliberately avoid engaging on issues, choosing instead to smear and destroy highly-qualified Republican nominees.

Washington County Republicans settled on Joseph K. Wood to be their County Judge candidate! Wood is a conservative Republican and a minority, that is, a man of African-American heritage, whom reporter Brenda Blagg cryptically noted is “the fresher face” (This is a quote from an NWA online.com article by Brenda Blagg from August 7, 2016.)

In today’s racially-charged atmosphere, the Washington County Republican Committee urges all Washington County voters to recall the memorable words of Martin Luther King, Jr. who hoped his children would one day live in a nation where they would “not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.”

Notwithstanding attempts at character assassination instigated by Democrats in our county, the Republican candidate for County Judge, Joseph K. Wood shares the vision of Dr. King and challenges voters to weigh the content of his character. He is an outstanding candidate to lead county government on behalf of all citizens in Washington County.

Chairman Lance Johnson appeals to Washington County Democrats to dispense with these scorched-earth tactics and permit the voters to express their preference on November 8th.

Lance Johnson, Chairman

Washington County Republican Committee

Washington County Republican Committee - Press Release

Having failed in earlier efforts to remove Joseph Wood’s name from the November ballot, Washington County Democratic Chairman Tyler Clark now seeks to sully the Republican candidate’s reputation! The ethics complaint recently filed by Tyler Clark has no merit and is designed to distract voters.

Speaking on behalf of the Washington County Republican Committee, Chairman Lance Johnson urges fair-minded Democrats to shun such political trickery! Voters already acknowledge Republican candidate Joseph Wood is the most qualified, highly respected candidate for Washington County Judge.

For the sake of our county, Chairman Johnson asserts that the voters of Washington County deserve a vigorous issue-oriented campaign and can be trusted to choose the next County Judge based on candidate qualifications.

Joseph Wood for County Judge - Drop in Reception with Special Guest; Governor Asa Hutchinson