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Lytton Elected Chairman




Elected at April 25, 2009 Convention: (seated) Chairman Al Lytton and Vice Chairman Dodie Renfer; (standing, left to right): Secretary Jone Rose and Treasurer Teresa Grant.
 

The 2nd District Republican Party elected a new chairman, adopted several resolutions and heard from representatives for candidates for state Republican Party chairman at their district convention held at the Hobgood Courthouse Annex in Louisburg on April 25.

By acclamation Al Lytton was elected chairman; Dodie Renger, vice chairman; Teresa Grant, treasurer; and Jone Rose, secretary.

Former state party chairman Jack Hawke spoke on behalf of Chad Adams for N.C. GOP chairman.
He said that he is concerned about a few powerbrokers and consultants running the party. "I think that's wrong," Hakwe said.

He added that a new generation needs to run the party and Adams "fits that bill."

Hawke said that Adams is also qualified to be chairman, because he's has been working with the grassroots in the GOP for the last five years.

Fundraising has also fallen behin, and Hakwe said that Adams has a team that will put it together.

Most importantly, Hakwe said, the NCGOP needs a spokesman for the party who will be out there to carry the message and "tell it like it is."

Chad Adams is the best person for the job, he said.

Speaking on behalf of Bill Randall, Frank Dietrick of Franklin County said that Randall is black and proud of it. No one can call him a racist, he said.

Dietrick said that Randall is a practicing Christain and more information about his campaign for state chairman is on his Web site www.Pray4NCGOP.com.

Rep. David Lewis of Harnett County spoke on behalf of Tom Fetzer for state chairman.

"I am convinced that Mayor Fetzer is a better choice," Lewis said. He said that Fetzer understands that we are in a bigger battle, and business as usual will not cut it.

Lewis said that a message needs to resonate with North Carolinians and Fetzer can do that. He said that Fetzer supports lower taxes and limited government.

As three terms as mayor of Raleigh Fetzer cut taxes three times, and made the city safer and more business friendly, Lewis said.

Fundraising is also important, Lewis said, and Fetzer can call the "big money contributors" but also knows people across the state care about the NCGOP and can count on them contributing to the party, too.

"There ain't no fight like a family feud," Lewis concluded. He commended the other candidates for their professionalism. He said that Fetzer will run the party in an honorable way.

At-large members were also elected from each of the 10 counties.

Several resolutions were adopted at the convention including restoring North Carolina's sovereignty and affirming the right to keep and bear arms.

The district convention was hosted by the Franklin County Republican Party who also provided breakfast at their headquarters. Their delegation also had the largest turnout of 21 out of their 45 delegates. 68 delegates were in attendance.