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Our Congressman Patrick Tiberi -

I am delighted that ALL of Licking County is included in the newly redrawn 12th congressional district and I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve you in the U.S. House of Representatives.

I will continue to fight to cut spending while decreasing our annual deficit and paying off our national debt. We must cut our spending, impose and pass a balanced budget amendment to constitutionally limit our spending.  We need to reduce the size and scope of government by eliminating unnecessary federal programs and job-killing regulations. I believe we need to cut the bureaucratic red tape that over-burdens U.S. businesses, stifling their ability to grow, expand and hire.

As the Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures, I will be leading the charge to reform our tax code, making it simpler and lowering the tax burden on individuals and small businesses.

Raising four young daughters with my wife, Denice, has reinforced my belief that America’s best days are yet to come. However, I believe a lot of hard work and difficult decisions still need to be made to secure a prosperous future.

I look forward to being with you this Friday at the Lincoln Day Dinner and to working with you to elect Republicans over the course of the year. As always, if you need to contact me or my staff, do not hesitate to call us at (614) 895-0900 or email us at info@tiberiforcongress.com

1st month in the Treasurer’s office – Tim Mercer, Newark City Treasurer 

Renovations of phase 1 are complete.  We invite everyone to stop by and discover the warm and professional atmosphere in the remodeled area.  I am looking forward to the tax season and how I can be of assistance to my staff and the citizens of Newark.  Barb and Cindy have worked together to create a positive management style which in turn has created a happy and motivated staff.  Our office is continually working together to make the tax office the best it can be for the citizens of Newark.  Arline and Sandy continue to handle pay-ins from the other departments with expedience and professionalism.  They both have been very helpful in my transition to the treasurer’s office.  We have weekly staff meetings where information is shared on a wide variety of topics from procedures to change or continue, problems or questions from the staff, and then how we can fix the problems. Everyone has a voice and can be heard. I really believe the credit goes to Jeff Hall.  He has given the staff the comfort and confidence to ask for help and the willingness to share ideas.  In the staff meetings I have been able to share some of my experiences working with people and solving problems or concerns from my 32 years in education.  I would like to name all of my staff because they have all been very helpful  making me feel welcome.  Linda, Brenda, Maggie, Marsha, Sharree, Candy, Bobbi, and Joyce.  Barb and myself will be going to Newark High School to speak to the Government and OWE classes concerning filling their Newark Income Tax.  I am looking forward to working with my staff, the other departments in the city, and of course the citizens of Newark.

Licking County Republican Party’s 2012 Lincoln Day Celebration -   The Licking County Republican Party requests your presence at the 2012 Annual Lincoln Day Celebration Friday, February 24th – ****Guest Keynote Speaker U.S. Congressman Patrick J. Tiberi  Serving the 12th Congressional District ****  
Private VIP Reception with Patrick Tiberi 6:00pm – 6:45pm ($50 per person)
 Banquet Dinner 6:30pm – Social ;  7:00pm – Dinner ($55 per person)
 Location: Longaberger Country Club – 1 Long Drive, Nashport
Please respond by Friday, February 10th to Co-Chairs: Jeff Hall: (740) 344-2526;  Beth Yocum: (740) 344-1217  

 RSVP information needed below - – 2012 Annual Lincoln Day Celebration & Dinner.  Please respond by Friday, February 10th

Duke Frost - Newark 5th Ward Council Member

Licking County Republican Central Committee’s Fifth Ward Members unanimously elected Earl “Duke” Frost at the new Newark 5th Ward Council Member.   Last week, the Licking County Republican Central Committee’s Fifth Ward Members held a meeting to accept nominations and make an appointment to fill the unexpired Newark 5^thWard City Council Seat.  

As Central Committee Chair, I was impressed with Duke’s passion to help move Newark forward to attract new jobs.  His commitment to the City of Newark and the residents is refreshing in that he understands that government does not make jobs – It is the people and local businesses make jobs, expand companies, create new opportunities to attract companies to the area….  Duke stated “City Council can’t create jobs, but what we can and should do is partner with local businesses and figure out ways to attract new jobs.” Some of the key point that Duke noted included: Partnering with local businesses to help attract new jobs; Improving the city with downtown renovation and getting rid of derelict buildings; Making Newark a clean, safe community with good schools.  Duke currently works in the County Prosecutor’s office and could help bring a new perspective to the City Council.  Duke noted that “With my years at the Prosecutor’s Office, I’ve got extensive experience dealing with law enforcement.  I’ve developed a good rapport with the Newark Police Department and think that will be a real benefit when serving on city council.”   Thank you for your willingness to serve and Congratulations.  Billie Fiore, Chair – Licking County Republican Central Committee.

Licking County Republican Central Committee Members for the City of Newark and Newark 5th Ward will hold meetings on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 7:00p.m. We will be conducting two meetings on this date.  First meeting – Newark 5th Ward Republican Central Committee members for the purpose taking nominations and making an appointment to fill the vacant Newark 5th Ward City Council position.  Second meeting - For all Republican Central Committee Members for the City of Newark for the purpose of taking nominations and making an appointment to fill the vacant Newark City Treasurer position.  The Meetings will be held in the 2nd floor ballroom of the Licking County Republican Party Headquarters located at 48 N. 4th St., Newark, OH 43055.   For information contact Billie Fiore, Licking County Republican Central Committee Chairman 344-6213  or at LCGOPCentralCmt2@gmail.com

GOP Multi-county event on Saturday, January 21^st, with Senator Rob Portman as the keynote speaker.  The event will be at the Villa Milano, 1630 Schrock Road, Columbus, at 5:30pm.   The cost for the dinner for Licking County is ^$50 per person, with all proceeds over and above the cost of the event being returned to Licking County.  Checks should be made out to the Licking County Republican Executive Committee, and returned to LCGOP Attention: Rod Yost, LCGOP Executive Chairman 48 N. 4th St., Newark OH 43055. 

Don’t forget to email Rod – great event.  rodyost1@gmail.com

I hope to see many of you at the Place Off The Square for this week’s Women’s Club Holiday party on Wednesday the 7th and again at the Patriot’s Club gathering at the Works on Thursday the 8th.  Both of these organizations are invaluable in their support for the Licking County Republican Party.  Even If you have never participated in any of their events, I strongly encourage you to come.  I know that the deadline has passed for reservations to the Women’s Club Party, but you could still come to the Patriot’s Club without making a reservation.  Please come.  

Don’t forget that the filing deadline for all 2012 petitions is 4:00 PM on Wednesday the 7th.

 Rod Yost, Chairman, Licking County Republican Executive Committee

Congratulations to Jeff Hall who was elected to be the next Newark Mayor!    Cliff Mason was re-elected as Mayor in Hebron and Brad McCloud Mayor in Reynoldsburg.  We had a number of Republican Victories throughout the county in races for Mayor, Councils and Trustees.  To view all the November 2011 Election – Click on the link to the Licking County Board of Elections - Posted Election Results