Steve's Promise to 2nd Suffolk/Middlesex Republicans

Accountability

The most important role a State Committeeman has is to ensure that party leadership listens to the rank & file Republicans. To ensure this happens, a State Committeeman must be willing to ask tough questions, find solutions to problems, and work cooperatively with other with party leadership, setting an agenda that will increase enrollment, elect Republicans, and help Republican office holders to pass legislation or otherwise perform their role as public officials.

State Committeemen are also obliged to provide oversight over the Party's Leadership. It's up to the State Committee to set policy and see that the Chair and staff carry out that policy. Nowhere is this more important then when it comes to the distribution of time, talent and treasure. Every person who is willing to put their name on a ballot as a Republican deserves the Party's attention. While funds are limited, the long-entrenched policy of only directing funds for certain high profile races has lead to the demise of MA-GOP. It's up to the State Committee to change this policy and elect party leadership that will enforce the will of the State Committee.

Accessibility

In order to serve the party, you have to know the people and know their concerns. As your State Committeeman, Steve will always be available and will return your phone calls. "Why bother running for office" says "unless you intend to listen to the people and help address their concerns." Moreover, as State Committeeman Steve will attend as many Town and City Committee meets with his district as possible I addition he will organize regional meetings, bringing together the leaders from Belmont, Boston and Watertown so they can work together to make the party stronger.

Autonomy

"In order to be a State Committeeman and do the job right" says Steve "one must put special interest aside and focus on what's best for the party and the district he represents." Steve is committed to remaining objective. He will not becoming part of any "voting-block" and will thoroughly research every issue before he votes.

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