Central to Elect Member Of GOP Parish Committee

CENTRAL — Republican voters in East Baton Rouge Parish will go to the polls on Saturday, March 24 to elect 17 members of the Republican Parish Executive Committee, the official governing body of the GOP in the parish.  Five members will be elected at-large parishwide, while 12 will be elected from the 12 Metro Council districts.

In Metro Council District 4, which includes most of Central, voters will choose between Jr. Shelton and Billy Thompson, who issued the following statements:

Jr. Shelton

“It is with great pride that I announce my candidacy for a seat on the Republican Parish Executive Committee from District 4. Over the last several years, the Republican Party has strayed from its conservative principles, and the work of this local committee can help assure a return to solid conservate efforts by the Republican Party.  At the grassroots level, we can help lay the foundation for conservative change at the state and national levels.  This committee endorses candidates who seek election, but I want it to be proactive and help seek candidates who will take the conservative message to the voters and thus help public policy return to the fundemental conservative direction this country so desperately needs.  While this is a local committee, your vote is very important to the overall work of the Republican Party.”

“I have a strong business background and have been a lifelong Republican.  As a local realtor, I fear the effects of non-conservative policies are undermining not only our basic pursuit of the American dream of homeownership, but also a deteriotion of our economy.  The members of this committee need to have a background that can direct the efforts of the committee in economic and political decisions.  As a graduate of the LSU School of Business and a businessman with 40 years experience, I know what small business owners go through everyday.  As a devout Christian, I want our city, state, and country to stand on the faith our forefathers fought for and keep God in our lives.  A father of four and grandfather of five, I am concerned about how our country will develop over the next decades.  Please help me serve you and vote for me for the Republican Parish Executive Committee on March 24.  It would be my pleasure to work for you!”

Billy Thompson

As Central’s current representative to the Republican Parish Executive Committee, retired maintenance manager Billy Thompson brought the Republican Roundtable to Central and has kept the community aware of the party’s functions.  He has attended almost every Republican Party function since becoming the Parish Executive representative and has been involved in the Republican endorsement process.  Mr. Thompson also seeks election to the State Central Committee, giving the community consistent representation at the local and state level.  Mr. Thompson’s goal is to endorse Republican candidates of high character who will stand up for the conservative principles of this community.” In his race for State Central Committee, Mr. Thompson faces Brennan Easley.