Statement of Purpose:

The Lehigh County Republican Committee’s main purpose is two-fold: to help elect qualified Republican candidates to all levels of federal, state and local office who support the long established principles of the Republican party, and to articulate these principles to the general public.  What binds us together as Republicans are core values and a philosophy of beliefs about our government and society.

These beliefs are Republican principles:

• That a government is limited to operate within its constitutional authority.
• That government must be limited, defined as limited in scope, authority and expense.
• That the traditional family unit and the sanctity of life are the building blocks of our nation.
• That religious freedom is a pillar of American society and we respect the rights of all citizens to practice their faith without prejudice, with tolerance to worship freely and without shame.
• That our security is of major importance so that we may live in peace, liberty and without fear.
• That it is the duty of all levels of government to protect citizens from foreign and domestic harm by enforcing all existing laws, and by taking a proactive approach to homeland security.
• That our children and communities grow in creative strength through a quality education grounded in essential academic skills.
• That our elected public servants should be supported, but also held accountable to defend these principles during public policy decisions; such decisions shall be considered during the committee’s endorsement process.

Thank you for visiting us. This site is here to serve the needs of Lehigh County’s Republican voters and to communicate the message of the Grand Old Party. Here you will find contacts for the committee and its many sub-committees. Events information, how to donate and links to the national party, elected Republican leaders, and Republican Candidates are also just a click away. It is also our desire that the thoughts and opinions of the Republican voters be given prominence here. This site will give you that opportunity.

As Chair of the Lehigh County Republican Committee I see both challenges and opportunities ahead for the party. A first class team of dynamic and dedicated people is being drawn together to guide the committee to continued growth and electoral success. Be part of this team by volunteering to help in a way that interests you. Together we can achieve the changes we want to see here in Lehigh County, in the state and the nation.

As Chairman, I am at your service so please feel free to contact me with your comments, suggestions or concerns.

Thank You

William H Platt II

Chairman

Lehigh County Latino Republican Committee & Lehigh Valley McCain cordially invite YOU to a day full of fun!  Sunday: July 27th, 2008.  Click here to view flyer.  Parade begins at 10am.  Departs from Central Catholic High School located at Chew & 4th Sts. - Allentown and finishes at Jordan Park at Noon.  We will also be hosting a booth at Jordan Park 12-4PM.  All candidates, elected officials and committees are welcome to attend.  Volunteers are needed.  Please contact Sandra Vasquez Zawistowski for more info at zfmly85@aol.com or call her at 610-703-7161.

LCRC Welcomes all Republican Committee Members to come and familiarize themselves with the office, meet the Chair of the Committee, and pick up their information packets.  Open House will be from 10am - 1pm on Saturday; May 24th at the Scottish-Rite Center - 1544 Hamilton Street; Allentown.  See you there!

Please click here to see Congressman Charlie Dent’s Press Release: No One’s Buying Into Bennett

Please also view No One’s Buying Into Bennett Video

Please click on this our-2008-republican-candidates.pdf file to learn more.

The Latino Committee cordially invites you and your family to a Spring Fiesta on Saturday; April 19th, 2008 at the North End Republican Club - located at 8th & Tilghman Sts; Allentown.  6-9PM.  For more information, please call 610-435-3322.

Help promote the Lehigh GOP by proudly showing off the Lehigh GOP Bumpersticker. Would you like a bumpersticker mailed to you? Contact Kim at Lehigh County Republican Committee at 610-435-3322 and we’ll mail you one.
Tell everyone that your a proud Republican!

On November 1, 2007, the Mayor of Allentown issued an e-mail to citizens in and outside of the City of Allentown endorsing several of his party’s candidates. In an act of desperation, Mayor Pawlowski mischaracterized as “frivolous” Michael Schware’s involvement in two citizens’ petitions challenging the legality of the Mayor’s processes and procedures regarding: (a) the passage of the EMS tax in Allentown and (b) an admitted mathematical error in Allentown’s bond refinancing program.

By definition, the term “frivolous” means “of little or no weight, worth, or importance; not worthy of serious notice”. Perhaps Mayor Pawlowski should do a better job of choosing his words rather than spewing untrue statements in the fruitless interests of harming Mr. Schware’s reputation.

Consider the following:

1. On March 27, 2006, the Honorable Edward Reibman issued a final Order in the “EMS lawsuit” stating that the issue (Ordinance No. 14409) “failed to conform and is therefore ‘unlawful.’”

2. The Allentown City Solicitor, whom gets paid a salary, was not counsel in the case, but rather, the City hired outside counsel on an hourly fee basis to the tune of $50,000 taxpayer dollars to fight a “frivolous lawsuit”;

3. The Petitioners in the lawsuits included over 100 Democrats, Independents and Republicans but Mayor Pawlowski propagandizes only Mike Schware’s involvement;

4. Mayor Pawlowski’s e-mail was sent and received by many individuals who do not live in Allentown and thus cannot vote in the City Controller election;

5. On September 5, 2007, the Allentown Morning Call reported that Mayor Pawlowski admitted the existence of errors in the bond refinancing plan and blamed the errors on a misplaced “slide” in his “power point” presentation;

6. Mayor Pawlowski’s misplaced “slide” amounted to an approximate mistake of $20,000,000.00 on the books and

7. Mayor Pawlowski personally funded a significant portion of Mike Schware’s opponent’s campaign.

It seems that the Mayor of Allentown has chosen propaganda over truth. Such an act of desperation should not go unnoticed. Ask yourself why the Mayor of Allentown would choose this course of action. Perhaps it is out of fear that his candidate may not win and instead the City will be blessed with an independent fiscal thinker like Mike Schware as Controller.

When you go to the polls on November 6, 2007, respond to Mayor Pawlowski’s false and biased statements against our friend Mike Schware by voting for Mike for City Controller.