Amy Loris
Candidate Questionnaire

1.  In the past two years, what would you consider to have been the top three challenges for the Salt Lake County Republican Party?

1. Organizing the party -- collecting information concerning caucuses, precinct chairs, delegates, and also involving more people in the political process.
    
2. Redistricting Salt Lake County -- during a census year was a huge feat to accomplish.
    
3. Finances -- making the budget balance and fundraising for elections and party needs. 

2. In your opinion, what will be the top three concerns facing the party in the next two years?

1. Grassroots participation -- distributing information and opportunities for involvement.
    
2. Fundraising -- providing money to encourage good Republicans to run for office.
    
3. Elections -- victory in 2004! 

3. Do you believe that you sufficiently understand the make-up and operation of the party’s conventions, Central Committee and Executive Committee to do the job you are seeking? Why?

Yes, as a campaign manager, state delegate, and county delegate, I have been involved at all levels of  organization, and understand the purposes of each body or committee.

4.  Do you believe that you sufficiently understand the procedural and governing documents of the party? Why?

Yes, I recently passed the National Association of Parliamentarians test competently.  (I understand Robert's Rules of Order)

The Constitution and Bylaws come first, and then we rely on the rules of order and standing rules to conduct our meetings effectively and with civility.

5. What special skills or experience do you possess that qualifies you for the office that you seek?

Campaign manager:

• Organized GOTV programs.
• Successfully re-elected Morgan Philpot to legislature.
• Coordinated efforts with Precinct Chairs, Region Chair, and volunteers to distribute literature and information.

State and County Delegate

• Continuing involvement in nominating and electing conservative Republicans to office.
• Clear understanding of party procedures.

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