New GOP Officers elected Thursday include from left, Jane Gordon, treasurer; James Chrobocinski, 1st vice chair; Mary Wilhoit, secretary; Bill McKerley, chairman and James Robinson, 2nd vice chair. Courtesy photo

GOP News:

The Republican Party of Los Alamos (RPLA) elected 2015-2016 officers during its County Convention April 23 at UNM-LA.

The new officers include:

• Chair Bill McKerley;
• 1st Vice Chair James Chrobocinski;
• 2nd Vice Chair James Robinson;
• Secretary Mary Wilhoit; and
• Treasurer Jane Gordon.

McKerley acknowledged the hard work and contributions of the out-going officers: Robert Gibson (chair), JoAnn Johnson (secretary), Norma Tech (treasurer) and Lawry Mann (2^nd vice chair) and expressed his sincere appreciation to each.

The County Contingent to the Republican Party of New Mexico Central Committee also was elected at the meeting.

The Los Alamos contingent includes McKerley, Chrobocinski, Robinson, Wilhoit, Gordon, John Bliss, Bethany Douglas, Gibson, Johnson, Jaret McDonald and Francine Mendoza.

RPLA holds its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on the 3^rd Thursday of the month on the UNM-LA campus, Building 2, Room 203. Those interested in learning more about the RPLA or getting more involved in local activities are encouraged to attend.

Adopted Principles of the Republican Party of Los Alamos County:

As Republicans, we believe in PEOPLE. Extraordinary strength and capability lies in the diverse people of our community, state, and nation. Personal freedom and responsibility, hard work, responsible free enterprise, and strong moral character and compassion are foundations of our society.

Governments have essential roles. But governments at all levels have far outgrown good intentions to threaten those foundations. We must elect – and hold accountable – leaders who will refocus governments on executing their legitimate tasks well instead of enslaving and bankrupting us and our progeny. We welcome all who trust and believe in PEOPLE more than in ever bigger governments.

For more information, contact McKerley add 505.672.1067.