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Suit filed to Enjoin unauthorized call of Central Committee Meeting for August 2, 2014 in violation of State Party Rules

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Idaho Republican Party
PRESS RELEASE
July 17th, 2014
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Chairman Barry Peterson
208-343-6405
Idaho Republican Party
For Immediate Release:
Suit filed to Enjoin unauthorized call of Central Committee Meeting for August 2, 2014 in violation of State Party Rules
TWIN FALLS, ID — Today, State Chairman, Barry Peterson, and six members of the Idaho Republican Party Executive Committee, LeeAnn Callear, Vicky Purdy, Bryan Smith, Todd Hatfield, Marla Lawson and John Cross, filed a lawsuit in the District Court in Twin Falls against Mike Mathews and Cindy Siddoway, the two party members who illegally issued a call for a special meeting of the State Central Committee while unilaterally declaring that all state party offices were vacant.

 

“It is with great regret that we have had to take this legal action to enforce State Party Rules. Since June 12, 2014, much effort has been put forth to sit down with Governor Otter to resolve this issue. With no response from the Governor, this action is necessary to uphold the integrity of the Party and the Party Rules.”

 

“The power of the Governor’s office reaches every nook and cranny of the state’s political realm. Yet, the Republican Party is self-governing and has over the years established Rules to operate under. When some feel they are not bound by the Rules, does that mean that power makes right and we can set the Rules aside? For some it does. But I believe for the majority it is still important to operate within the Rules.”

 

“With communication and cooperation, a reasonable solution to this issue can be found. Contrary to some opinions, this dispute is not because I wish to remain Chairman. The objective is to work with and respect the Rules of the Party. With the support of the Governor, we can find an answer.”

 

For more information, contact the Idaho Republican Party Chairman, Barry Peterson, 208-343-6405.

 

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Idaho GOP Party Status to be Resolved August 9, 2014

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PRESS RELEASE
June 23, 2014
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Barry Peterson
208-343-6405
Idaho Republican Party

For Immediate Release:

August 9, 2014 State Central Committee Meeting to Resolve

Status of Party Leadership

 

 

Boise, ID — 

 

Statement by the Chairman: “As I have reflected on recent events at the closure of the Convention to now, it seems to me that much can be drawn from the story of the two mothers who brought their claims before King Solomon. Each had a child; one was born alive and one dead. Both claimed the living child. When Solomon proposed to divide that child in two so each could have her half, only one showed a mother’s love by offering to give up her child to save his life. My decision to convene the Rules Committee was motivated solely by my desire to preserve the integrity and rules on which our party was established, and to safeguard the rights of all of our members who, as delegates, voted at the Convention, and reasonably expected that their votes would be honored.”

 

Consistent with the views expressed above, in response to a request by some members of the Republican State Central Committee, I have issued a Call for a Special Meeting of the Republican State Central Committee to be held on August 9, 2014, at an Idaho location to be designated by the Chairmen of the various counties.

 

The Central Committee will be provided the findings and resolutions passed by the Idaho Republican Party Standing Rules Committee, which met on June 19, 2014. All members of the Rules Committee from the seven regions of the state were in attendance at that meeting.

 

The Rules Committee determined that the Convention Delegates chose to retain the current party officers for an additional two year term until the next Convention.

“On Saturday, June 14th delegates of the convention voted that the party officers would remain in office until the next election. Chairman Barry Peterson, 1st Vice Chair Mike Matthews, 2nd Vice Chair Todd Hatfield, Secretary Marla Lawson, and Treasurer Chris Harriman, were all re-elected to those positions to serve until the next convention election regularly scheduled for June or July of 2016.”

“The election of these officers did comply with the Rules of the Idaho Republican Party.

 

The Rules Committee also determined the following with respect to a purported meeting of the Executive Committee to elect new officers:

 

“The meeting of a few State Executive Committee members held on June 18, 2014 was not a duly called and legitimate State Executive Committee meeting of the Idaho Republican Party. The State Chairman did not call the meeting and proper notice was not given. Thus, any actions or decisions from that meeting are null and void.”

 

The Central Committee will be asked to accept or reject the findings and resolutions of the Idaho Republican Party Standing Rules Committee as set out above.

Based upon the outcome of the Central Committee Meeting on August 9, 2014, the Idaho Republican Party will have resolved all pending issues as related to the status of party leadership.

 

For more information, contact the Idaho Republican Party Chairman, Barry Peterson, 208-343-6405.

 

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PAID Idaho Republican Party Document

The Idaho GOP Convention Re-elected Barry Peterson as Chairman of the Idaho Republican Party

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PRESS RELEASE
June 20, 2014
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Barry Peterson
208-343-6405
Idaho Republican Party
For Immediate Release:
The Idaho GOP Convention Re-elected Barry Peterson as Chairman of the Idaho Republican Party

 

Boise, ID — 

In a meeting duly called and consisting of a full quorum in attendance at the State Capitol on June 19, 2014, the Idaho Republican Party Standing Rules Committee determined the following:

 

On Saturday, June 14th delegates of the convention voted that the party officers would remain in office until the next election. Chairman Barry Peterson, 1st Vice Chair Mike Matthews, 2nd Vice Chair Todd Hatfield, Secretary Marla Lawson, and Treasurer Chris Harriman, were all re-elected to those positions to serve until the next convention election regularly scheduled for June or July of 2016.

 

The election of these officers did comply with the Rules of the Idaho Republican Party.

 

The meeting of a few State Executive Committee members held on June 18, 2014 was not a duly called and legitimate State Executive Committee meeting of the Idaho Republican Party. The State Chairman did not call the meeting, nor was proper notice given. Thus, any actions or decisions from that meeting are null and void.

 

For more information, contact Idaho Republican Party Standing Rules Committee Chairman, Ronald M. Nate, 208-403-3609.

 

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PAID Idaho Republican Party Document

Idaho GOP Special Standing Rules Committee Meeting

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PRESS RELEASE
June 19, 2014
For Immediate Release
Contact:
Barry Peterson
208-343-6405
Idaho Republican Party
Idaho GOP Special Standing Rules Committee Meeting

Boise, ID — The Idaho Republican Party will hold a Special Standing Rules Committee meeting this evening, Thursday, June 19, at 7:00 p.m. at the Idaho Capitol Building in room EW42, to address the status of the Party’s elected officers. No comments or questions will be allowed from guests or the media during the meeting, however in the interest of transparency, the meeting will be open to any persons interested in listening to the proceedings. All parties must enter and exit the Capitol Building through the 6th Street doors.

 

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PAID Idaho Republican Party Document

A Report from State GOP Convention

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Moscow, ID: Another perspective from an attendee to the IDGOP ConventionDear Editor:

To follow the rules or not follow the rules, that was the question and basically the only order of business voted on at the Idaho GOP Convention in Moscow, Idaho, June 12-14.

State delegates representing 44 counties and 35 legislative districts passed resolutions, rule changes, platform revisions and eligibility decisions in committee meetings Friday to be presented and voted upon at the general session Saturday. But Friday the 13th proved to be luckier than Saturday the 14th!

The Credential Committee recommended disqualifying delegates from Power, Bannock and Ada Counties for election-process infractions. Evidence indicated that all registered Republicans didn’t have equal opportunity to run for state delegate (see IDGOP Rules for selection of Delegates…to State Convention: Article VII, Freedom of Opportunity).

A few delegates testified that instead of following exact rules, counties should be given a pass. But “a pass” is what some counties and delegates have had in convention after convention, some delegates testified. The Republican delegation voted in favor of obeying the rules, even if it meant adjourning before other scheduled business could be accomplished.

Many in attendance were disappointed that their rules, resolutions and platform changes will have to be postponed and that no new officers can now be elected until 2016. Others said that counties will now be more careful to adhere to the party election rules.

After all, if you drive 65 mph in a 55 mph speed zone and get caught, you just may get a ticket.

Elaine K King

Legislative District 34 Chair and delegate to the State GOP Convention at Moscow, Idaho.

Update from Brad Little

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Friends – March has come and gone and we are now 50 days away from the Primary Election. We are excited to visit more counties from around the state as we near the end of the Lincoln Day celebrations. As well, we are starting to receive invitations to forums being held across the state. We are working diligently to continue traveling the state, attending candidate forums, and setting up fundraisers.Below you will find some upcoming events —  We hope you can join us and show your support for the Republican team!