Washington County Republican Party

The Washington County Republican Party float entry in the 2025 Gateway to the West parade in Blair was accompanied by Nebraska State Board of Education board member Lisa Schonhoff, Washington County Board member Lisa Kramer, Blair School Board Vice President Courtney Tabor, Blair School Board member Melaini Sturm, Metro Community College Board member Adam Gotschall and other volunteers. The weather was perfect for a parade on Saturday, June 10, 2025.

About 30 Washington County Republicans attended the June 3, 2025 meeting. Washington County Sheriff candidates Kevin Willis and Brian Beckman introduced themselves at our meeting. Thanks so much to both for stepping up to run! Senator Ben Hanson gave a re-cap of the 2025 Nebraska Legislative session. Blair School Vice President Courtney Tabor updated us on Blair Schools. Metro Community College Board member Adam Gotschall briefed us on MCC’s skilled trades and technical sciences programs.

Please plan to attend the next Washington County Republican Party Central Committee meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, beginning at 7:00 PM. Meeting will be held at the Blair Public Library & Technology Center, 2233 Civic Drive, Blair, NE 68008. Senator Ben Hansen will update us on the Unicameral. Newly announced candidates for Washington County Sheriff are on our June 3rd agenda. Please plan to attend and meet candidates Kevin Willis and Brian Beckman.

At the Monday, March 24, 2025 meeting, the Washington County Republican Party unanimously passed the resolution below in support of Ft Calhoun Mayor Mitch Robinson.
The resolution also denounced the false and untrue statement on which the recall filing was based.
The resolution was passed by 35 members.

Please plan to attend the Washington County Republican Party meeting at The American Legion in Ft Calhoun. Meeting begins at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 24, 2025.

The Washington County Republican Party held its first Central Committee meeting of 2025 at Northern Lights Venue in Ft Calhoun. Signed in attendance included 85 WCRP Central Committee members plus 14 guests. WCRP leadership elections were held with the re-election of officers: Chairman – John Orr, Vice Chairman – Mike Anderson, Treasurer – Kent Van Horn, Secretary – Micheal Dwyer. Thanks to all who helped run the elections; Chairman Election Administrator – Tim O’Dell, Credentials Committee – Micheal Dwyer and Ritch Nelson, Ballot Committee Brad Anderson, Lisa Kramer, Jeff Burianek, Sergeant At Arms – Mike Robinson and Mitch Robinson. Thanks much to our Senator Ben Hansen for Legislative updates, question and answer sessions. Also a huge thank you to Northern Lights Venue for the donation of their wonderful facility.

**Please note the change of the meeting location**
Please plan to attend the Washington County Republican Party meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025 at The NORTHERN LIGHTS VENUE, Ft Calhoun, NE. Meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Special guest Senator Ben Hansen to update us on the 109th Nebraska Legislature; January 8, 2025 through June 9, 2025.

**Mark your calendars!!

There is much to celebrate this year. Please plan to attend the Washington County Republican Party Christmas Party on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Too Far North. No cost. Sponsored by WCRP. (https://www.facebook.com/TooFarNorthWineBeer)