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BROOKFILED REPUBLICAN TOWN COMMITTEE MISSION

The Brookfield Republican Town Committee believes in the wisdom of the people to manage their own lives and, through the generosity of the human spirit, share their good fortune with those less fortunate. Our mission is to promote Republican values and ideas, elect candidates that support and promote these values and ideas, and help them lead effectively based on our common principles. As your local leaders we strive to hear your voice, promote open and inclusive dialogue and maintain fiscal responsibility.


Low taxes, sound money, and regulatory restraint–these were among the commonsense policies established by the GOP that brought about decades of prosperity after the Civil War. Republicans encouraged innovation and rule of law. In the 20th Century GOP leadership cleared obstacles to economic growth.

TOWN COMMITTEE ROLES:

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Many people see the Brookfield Republican Town Committee (BRTC) duties only for nominating and supporting candidates for local election.  

Here is a more complete picture of the roles the BRTC plays in representing Brookfield Republicans.

LOCAL ELECTIONS

  • Identify candidates for elected office.
  • Interview and review candidates; recommend a slate.
  • Organize caucus to select slate.
  • Support candidates in local campaign, including a HQ, signage, brochures, walking tours, fundraising, meet-the-candidates events and general organization.
  • Organize get-out-the-vote process.
  • Select slate of Justice of the Peaces for Brookfield.

APPOINTED OFFICES

  • There are many opportunities to volunteer for boards or commissions.
  • Identify candidates for appointed offices. (There must be a balance of parties on each board.)
  • Interview and review candidates; recommend candidates to BOS.
  • See the First Selectman or anyone in the office of the Town Clerk for a current list of openings. 

BRTC MEMBERSHIP

  • Identify individuals interested in taking a more active role in the Republican Party.  Interview and recommend candidates.
  • Organize bi-annual caucus to elect membership.

STATE & NATIONAL ELECTIONS

  • Organize events so residents can meet candidates.
  • If possible, host a primary debate (e.g. - Governor 2014; Congress - 2012) or host straw-poll event.
  • Support candidates in local campaign, including a HQ, signage, brochures, fundraising.
  • Organize get-out-the-vote process.

CONVENTIONS

  • Send delegates to State and district-level political nominating conventions – legislative, congressional, and probate.
  • Brookfield generally hosts the 107th General Assembly District convention.

PARTICIPATE WITH STATE REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATIONS

  • Send members to state-wide Republican meetings & fundraisers.
  • 30th District meetings and fundraisers.
  • Support election activities for candidates in neighboring towns and districts.
  • Sharing of best practices with other RTCs.
  • Common voter database.

REPUBLICAN OF THE YEAR BANQUET

  • Identifying and nominating honoree(s).
  • Sponsoring the event.

OTHER SOCIAL EVENTS

  • Summer Social – following candidate selection.
  • Fall Social – in advance of election.
  • Christmas Party.

VOTER REGISTRATION

  • Identifying new voters and assisting in voter registration process.

COMMUNICATIONS

  • BRTC Website.
  • BRTC Facebook Page.
  • Very active during elections.

FUNDRAISING

  • For general support of BRTC activities and for campaign support.  Maintain donor list; stay connected with them through the year.
  • Advertise local businesses in sponsoring the Fall and Summer Socials.

COMMITTEE

  • 25 Members, 10 Alternates.
  • Monthly Meetings.
  • Subcommittee Assignments / Leaders.

 

CONTACT INFO

P.O. Box 5154
Brookfield, CT 06804-5154

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