Jefferson County GOP Positions on Key Issues

In the 2008 general election, the Jefferson County Republican Party is proud to support a slate of federal, state and local candidates who stand for personal freedom, individual responsibility, traditional values, economic responsibility, economic opportunity, competent management of taxpayers’ resources, and policies that minimize the intrusion of government in our daily lives. Jefferson County residents deserve elected officials who will reflect these values and bring integrity to public office. For more information, please contact the Jefferson County Republican Party at www.jcwvgop.org

What Does the Jefferson County GOP Stand For?

Lower Taxes for Jefferson County Residents

• Lower the Jefferson County property tax rate
• Eliminate the food tax
• No tolls for Route 9
• Reduce business and excessive regulation to encourage more economic development in WV
• Reduce fuel taxes
• Lower federal and state income tax rates

Balanced and Responsible Budgets: County, State and Federal Levels

• Establish real fiscal responsibility in Washington, DC
• Pass a Balanced Budget Amendment
• Stop passing on debt to future generations
• Submit county budgets on time
• Eliminate wasteful state and county spending

Strong National Defense

• Provide proper funding for our troops and our veterans
• Modernize our forces and weaponry to meet the diverse national security challenges of the 21st Century
• Protect our homeland from global terrorism
• Expand our energy resources and reduce dependence on foreign oil
• Maintain our security commitments with our allies

Second Amendment Rights

• Protect our right to keep and bear arms
• Support of the Castle Doctrine: allows citizens to use force to defend themselves
• End frivolous lawsuits against gun manufacturers

Traditional Values

• Protect the traditional institution of marriage
• Enact laws to promote a culture of life
• Strict construction of laws: no more liberal judicial activism