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Central Committee - Newbury Twp A

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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    Jonathan Broadbent
    (Rep)

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    Rob Gardner
    (Rep)

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Biographical Information

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

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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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Campaign Email rgardner484614@gmail.com
Education I graduated from West Geauga High School, Class of 1990. BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, Class of 1995
Experience I have more than 30 years in construction and construction management in the railroad industry.
Volunteer/Community Service I am President of American Steam Railroad, a Cleveland-based railroad preservation organization. I currently lead worship at Morning Star Friends Church in Chardon
A Central Committee Member is a voting member of the county party responsible for selecting party leadership, voting on bylaws and governance matters, and filling vacancies in elected offices under Ohio law. The role also serves as a link between the party and precinct voters. I will approach the position with professionalism, sound judgment, and a focus on effective governance. My objective is to represent my precinct faithfully while contributing to a stable, disciplined, and results-oriented party that reflects well on our voters and earns their confidence.
My vision is a county party that operates with discipline, professionalism, and a clear focus on advancing Republican principles and candidates. A strong party should be organized, credible, and focused on execution rather than internal conflict, and should reflect well on the voters it represents. I will prioritize consistent communication with precinct voters, active engagement in party activities, and support for recruiting and developing strong candidates, while supporting structured, fact-based decision-making.
I will be available by phone and email and will keep constituents informed of relevant party matters. I will proactively seek input to ensure their perspectives are represented and will meet precinct members door-to-door before the primary. My goal is to provide steady, responsive representation grounded in accountability and integrity.
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