Wednesday, September 06, 2006

Hoeven Packs the House in Williston

Last night was one of the best nights I have had as Executive Director of the North Dakota Republican Party. I had the honor of attending the District One Republican Party Campaign Kick Off in Williston. You could not have asked for a more beautiful venue then Spring Lake Park. It is one of North Dakota's hidden treasures.

I got to see many old friends like former District One GOP Chair Jackie Williams and longtime GOP activist Dean Winkjer.

District One GOP Chair Bobbie Glodt told me that they had almost 175 people in attendance at the event. Way to go District One!

The crowd enjoyed rousing speeches from Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem, Tax Commissioner Cory Fong, Ag Commissioner Candidate Doug Goehring, US Senate Candidate Dwight Grotberg and US House Candidate Matt Mechtel. (If you want to visit the campaign's website please click on the candidate's name)

The main speaker of the evening was Governor John Hoeven. The Governor talked about his plans to keep diversifying and growing our state's economy, increasing aid to education and addressing the issue of property taxes. North Dakota continues to prosper under Governor Hoeven's and Republican leadership.

Let me tell you the excitement of the attendees was amazing. Talking to many of the people there last night, I know they are committed to returning Senator Stan Lyson to the State Senate and sending Pat Hatlestad and Gary Sukut to the State House as well as helping all of our Statewide candidates win Williams County this November.

Many people remarked to me last night that just a few weeks ago, Senator Kent Conrad was in town to headline a fundraiser for the District One Democrat Legislative Candidates and I was told that less than 30 people were in attendance.

I guess we can tell who the people of Williston wanted to see more.

Jason Stverak

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