The Buncombe County Republican Party today announced its political agenda for the 2008 election cycle. The list of five major issues and solutions related to those issues, is based on regular meetings with local Republican candidates, as well as ongoing dialogue with Buncombe County residents and workers of all political affiliations. The agenda addresses listening to the people, creating local jobs, promoting responsible development, creating affordable housing, and reducing government spending and taxation.
Local party officials stated this agenda is not only in line with the Republican Party Principles of reducing the size and scope of government and bringing the government closer to the local people, but also in line with what a majority of local residents see as “common sense” approaches to solving our most urgent community issues.
Dr. Timothy Johnson, Chairman of the Buncombe County Republican Party expressed no surprise, stating, “Most people agree with our party principles once they read them. They are tired of the government taxing too much to accommodate overspending, meddling in our personal and business affairs without first asking the people what they want, and implementing new laws without enforcing old laws.”
The Buncombe County Republican Party’s 2008 Agenda focuses on local issues that directly impact those who live and work in Buncombe County. “Real change, or better yet, positive change begins at the local level - not the federal level,” says Johnson. “The Democrats have been the dominant party in our local politics for the past 125 years. Our county is in a crisis situation and we need new leadership to address the most pressing concerns facing our community.”
