THE HUESSY REPORT - MAY 6
By Peter Huessy
Quote of the Week
“Single acts of tyranny may be ascribed to the accidental opinion of a day; but a series of oppressions, begun at a distinguished period, and pursued unalterably through every change of ministers, too plainly prove a deliberate and systematical plan of reducing us to slavery.” Thomas Jefferson (1774)
Top of the News
Small business confidence levels in the future has fallen to the lowest level in 12 years especially among women owned business. The 1st Quarter GDP numbers came in at 1.4% down from 3-4% growth in the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2023.
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I WISH UNCLE BOSIE COULD HAVE SEEN ME WIN
As Corn Pop said "Where would we be without AI?"
INSPECTOR GENERAL NEEDED FOR SCHOOLS
By Lori Jaffe
The Montgomery County Taxpayers League (MCTL) has asked the County Council to work with state legislators to establish a dedicated Office of the Inspector General reporting to the Montgomery County School Board. The MCTL has been working tirelessly for nearly 50 years to work, in a non-partisan way, with county officials on the budget and operations. As taxpayers, we need to follow the lead of the MCTL and contact our County Council to encourage them to establish an OIG.
Read moreJEWISH VOTE IMPACT
The Jewish vote is up for grabs, and it may decide the election
By Caroline Glick
Local Republican Leader Appointed to Board of National Federation of Republican Women
NFRW President Julie Harris has appointed Victoria “Vikki” Birkett of Gaithersburg, Maryland to the “Win the White House” Committee, which was established to help elect the Republican nominee, President Donald J. Trump, to the Office of President of the United States. Birkett was also appointed to the “Convention” Committee. READ MORE
MAY REPUBLICAN ORIENTATION GOING STRONG
"We've never seen numbers this big!" said long-time presenter Dan Cuda from our MCGOP Legislative District 15. MCGOP leadership has doubled down on its commitment to the monthly orientation with a new, easy-to-use RSVP button on the MCGOP website for new volunteers. "We know actively getting involved is a big step for many," says Dan. "People want to know what they're getting into and get an introduction to the basics of the political process."
The orientation introduces them to local politics in Montgomery County and Maryland, the confusing set of political districts and offices, and finally the organization of the county, state, and national Republican Party. Finally, they learn the basic tools available to help them identify Republicans in their neighborhood and community.
Orientation is usually the first Saturday of each month. Volunteer HERE. Read more here
WHERE IS THE OVERSIGHT AT MCPS?
By Joan Fidler
Montgomery County has a public school system that is a $3 billion high risk enterprise with 160,000 students and 27,000 staff. What are we as taxpayers and more important, our children getting for this $3+ billion? Where is the oversight? Where are the results? The part time Board of Education has failed miserably. Are there any other Beidleman fiascos hidden in the underbelly of the school system?
Do we really expect 2 FTEs in the County’s IG Office to oversee what appears to be an ungovernable organization? A structural change is the only solution.
Read moreBOARD OF ELECTIONS VISITS CCWRC
Dr. Gilberto Zelaya (center) with Chevy Chase Women's Republican Club members at MCGOP Headquarters
On April 23, Dr. Gilberto Zelaya, Community Engagement/Public Relations Officer for the Montgomery County Board of Elections, provided the CCWRC with an overview of the MCBOE election and poll worker services. He stressed the importance of recruiting Republican poll workers so that the BOE can maintain a fair election process. The BOE especially needs Republican judges and canvassers.
If you're a registered Republican who can serve - even half a day - please send an email to our Secretary, Lori Jaffe at [email protected] with your contact information. We'll pass it on to the Board of Elections with our thanks and the thanks of a grateful community.
