today i get a letter from Gino Melone, congratulating me on my recent election as Mercer county Committeeperson. Was I the only one that wrote their name in and won? This was in the most recent Republican Primary.

 

Now i got to figure out wtf it is. lol

 

I got his phone number, so will call and find out.

Bahahaha congrats! Now push for better gun laws.

:occasion-partyblower:

today i get a letter from Gino Melone, congratulating me on my recent election as Mercer county Committeeperson. Was I the only one that wrote their name in and won? This was in the most recent Republican Primary.

 

Now i got to figure out wtf it is. lol

 

I got his phone number, so will call and find out.

 

I'm an Ocean County Committeeman. It's entirely possible that you were the only write-in because it's pretty often that nobody runs for these positions.

You vote on various things like who the officially endorsed candidates will be for elections, replacements for people who don't complete their term of office, and alike. Typically you're clued in a little better on some happenings.

You also might find a few cocktail party functions coming your way. Typically they're casual business to suit (if you want) events.

I've met various local, state, and national level republicans. No time for deep conversation though.

 

Oh, and congratulations.

but I thought it was just a primary?

SUPRISE.

you know what I am afraid of..... if this is for real.... I am going to take this a little more seriously than others. I may just have to stay in NJ a little while longer and make :hope:

but I thought it was just a primary?

 

hehe I think county committee is done during primaries, probably something about ensuring candidates for the general elections.

They try to get a man and a woman from every district, and there are often unfilled positions.

The only thing that you'll absolutely have to do is get something in the neighborhood of 5 signatures in your district to get your name on the ballot when your term expires.

:hope:

.....

 

hope you get a fat pension!

Congratulations. Your entrance into NJ state politics. Make sure you keep your hands clean.

Maks now that you have juice can you expedite my CCW?

hope you get a fat pension!

 

oof, no pay, no pension.

Only participation in the process and maybe an open bar with cocktail weenies every so often.

^^ speaking of... Free parties for NJGF under the guise of "Networking"?

hope you get a fat pension!

 

oof, no pay, no pension.

Only participation in the process and maybe an open bar with cocktail weenies every so often.

 

So how many people are there per county?

Committeeperson --------> Governor. Stranger things have happened in NJ.

 

Make sure your citizenship papers are in order.

hope you get a fat pension!

 

oof, no pay, no pension.

Only participation in the process and maybe an open bar with cocktail weenies every so often.

 

So how many people are there per county?

 

Oh geez...you're going to make me look stuff up lol. I can tell you that when they have a meeting they fill up a hotel ballroom with tables. I'd guess that we get over a hundred to show up in Ocean County. That's just committee no spouses or dates. That's why when they try to get a man and a woman from each district they try for husbands and wives.

So there is no office?

So there is no office?

 

No actual office like a cubical or anything. It is an official position, though largely thankless and low level.

If you have determination and ambitions it could be a starting point.

I'm guessing that your letter came from the county clerk who keeps all the elected position information. I believe I get a certificate suitable for framing every time I get re-elected too.

It was a letter from the guy running for county clerk.

 

Tried looking it up online but could not find my name in results.

It was a letter from the guy running for county clerk.

 

Tried looking it up online but could not find my name in results.

 

Things may be slightly different there if your current county clerk is a Dem.

Look here:

http://www.mercergop.com/index2.html

You'll get most of your information and contacts from your Municipal Chairperson. Find yours and they can fill you in much better than me.

Municipal chairs are usually pretty accessible and helpful.

Just called them and hte lady has no clue. lol.

and yes, current clerk is a dem.

Is it a wonder that the Dems are in charge there....what the heck? I thought info was hard to come by in Ocean County. Even looking at the Rep party web site and seeing $175 or something to join!? This isn't pay to play, they're supposed to want members.

Could your close friends be playing a practical joke?

Do you not now have to give full financial disclosure for your public position?

Do you not now have to give full financial disclosure for your public position?

 

Doesnt seem like a joke, and it is not really a public position?

 

It is a committeeperson position for the Mercer County GOP. So not at the local government per say.

You don't have to do a financial disclosure, and you only represent your district's republicans. Essentially, your neighbors.

There are only about 1000 republicans in my district I believe. You have a counterpart democrat, who may live next door or you may not know at all or ever meet.

If anyone is interested there may be an open position in your district. It's one step above just voting.

If you are a regular republican club member you could also volunteer to be a challenger at the poles to keep Canadians (or zombies not from your town) from voting.

At a minimum I hope that everyone plans on voting, I'll beg if it'll help.

Working the poles is a paid position which may or may not be available.

WTF

Socialist in Washington and now a commie in NJ

Sounds like there going to ask for donations from there new reps.

Like when you win a vacation at a resort and all you have to pay for is the airfare food and drink !!! LOL!!!