BY LISA SHIN
Chair
Republican Party of Los Alamos

What a relief that the 2024 Election cycle is over!   A big congratulations to our newly elected County Councilors:  Ryn Herrmann, Beverly Neal-Clinton, and David Reagor.  I want to personally thank our Los Alamos Federated Republican Women (LAFRW), our Executive and Central Committee members, our volunteers and donors, and every Republican, Democrat, and Independent who voted for David Reagor!  I can assure you that your concerns and voices matter to him.  He will continue to take public input seriously and encourage public engagement.  He agrees with you that Los Alamos needs a government that is fiscally responsible, transparent, and accountable to its citizens.  Los Alamos has spoken loud and clear:  we want a local government that prioritizes the success of our small businesses.   

For those Democrats undoubtedly upset about the cross-overs who delivered a victory to David Reagor, you still have a supermajority to pass most, if not all, initiatives that align with your Party platform.  Many were willing to vote for a Republican who was with them on local issues and cared enough to knock on their doors, answer their questions.  They went on to vote for Democrats at every other level of government.  In his second term, Councilor David Reagor will strive to make Los Alamos a better place for all of us.   

This election, both locally and nationally, was a repudiation of the elite ruling class.  I truly hope that it is a wake-up call for lasting change.  Bernie Sanders was correct that the Democratic Party has largely abandoned the working class and those living paycheck to paycheck.  Blowing millions to tout Hollywood stars did not earn the votes of those worried about groceries, gas prices, crime, and the border.  People are being driven out of Los Alamos due to the cost of living. Who appreciates tax and utility rate hikes, government mandates and intrusion, and our County picking winners and losers behind closed doors?   Moving forward, the Republican Party of Los Alamos will follow this “seismic shift” and become a stronger advocate for the working-class families in our town.     

Please join us for our Thanksgiving Potluck on Nov. 21. at 6 p.m. at Open Door Bible Church, 2101 Trinity Drive, Los Alamos

For more information contact me at chair@losalamosgop.com.  Website:   www.losalamosgop.com  Facebook: @RepublicanPartyofLosAlamos