The Washington County Republican Party held their January meeting to kickoff the 2024 election season at The American Legion in Ft Calhoun on Monday, January 22, 2024. There were 47 Republicans in attendance. Republican office holders attending included Nebraska State Senator, District 16 Ben Hansen. Washington County Board of Supervisors Steve Dethlefs (Distric 1) and Jay Anderson (District 5). Papio-Missouri River NRD Board Subdistrict 1 Director Ted Japp. Blair School Board member Courtney Tabor. Also attending was Nebraska State Board of Education candidate Lisa Schonoff. Senator Hansen updated everyone on the Nebraska Legislative activity, rule changes and upcoming bills. A Resolution on supporting Texas border control was passed unanimously (look for the full resolution to be posted soon). Date for our 2024 Washington County Republican Candidate Forum and County Convention is set for Monday, March 25 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Blair Library and Technolgy Center. Volunteers to help organize the Candidate Forum stepped up to help. Also, a group of 4 formed our 2024 Platform Committee and another group of 3 formed a Constitutional Review Committee.