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Central CommitteeThe Geauga County Republican Central Committee and the Geauga County Democratic Central Committee are the decision-making bodies for their respective county parties. Each party's Central Committee is comprised of 1 elected member of the party from each of the 79 voting precincts in Geauga County.These individuals are sometimes referred to as "precinct chairs" and they represent the interests of party members residing in their voting precinct.Central Committee members are elected during the primary. Elected Republicans serve 4-year terms and elected Democrats serve 2-year terms.

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    Sally Biel Contizano
    (Dem)

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    Philip M. Snyder
    (Rep)

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    Mary Cathleen Taylor
    (Rep)

Biographical Information

Please describe your understanding of the Central Committee Member role and share why you are the best person to fill this role.

What is your vision for your party in Geauga County, and what steps would you take to promote your party locally?

How would you make yourself available to your precinct constituents in order to make sure you are representing them on the Central Committee?

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Education B.S. Pharmacy and Juris Doctor
Experience I have been helping people professionally for almost 30 years. I enjoy aiding people to navigate issues when they need help and are unsure of what they should or can do. The position I am running for is just a continuation of what has always driven me, to help people.
Volunteer/Community Service I have been a resource many times to local organizations and the general public for many years.
My understanding is that the role is managerial in nature, however, the main goal is to engage with people and to help people become more involved in the politics that affect their lives. I will serve to act as a conduit for residents in my precinct to relay issues to those who can addresses the issues. More people need to get involved with local politics, not less. The higher the participation, the better the outcomes for all of us. The old saying that “all politics are local” is very true and I hope I can do my part to strengthen our local political base.
I strongly believe that elected leaders should be accountable to the voting public. The Republican Party needs to be seen as a party of fiscal conservatives, accountable, willing to listen and a party of action. Unfortunately, the political climate is very polarized, at that is not healthy for a Constitutional Republic. People need to have access to accurate and truthful information to make the best decisions, not talking points. Communication is the best way to promote the ideals of the Republican Party.
I would make sure they had access to a dedicated email account that I would check daily. I am a strong believer in communication. I know, first hand, that when someone has a concern, even locally, one can find themselves in a labyrinth and that is just wrong.
Campaign Email taylorkt10@gmail.com
Education Kent State University, BS 2006
Experience Private Sector Banking and Public Sector Finance
Volunteer/Community Service Youth Sports Coach; Leadership Geauga Alumni Committee
My understanding of the Republican Central Committee member role is to serve as a local party official elected from a precinct to help govern the county Republican Party, choose party leadership, and in some cases help fill certain party or public-office vacancies under Ohio law. I am the best choice for this role because I bring a strong commitment to Geauga Republican principles, proven leadership, sound judgment, and a genuine dedication to serving both the party and the people of Geauga County with integrity and purpose.
My vision is to bring fresh perspective, greater youth involvement, less dysfunction, and stronger community engagement so our party can move forward with unity, energy, and purpose. I will take active steps to make that vision real by encouraging new voices to get involved, fostering respectful and productive collaboration, and building stronger connections between the party and the community it serves.
I will make myself available to my precinct constituents by being accessible and responsive through phone and email, so residents know they have a direct and reliable way to reach me with questions, concerns, and ideas.