Former Mason City Mayor Bill Schickel today made a pledge to members of the Republican Party of Iowa. The following was posted to his blog related to his candidacy for Republican Party Chairman:
These are the principles and goals that will guide my term if I am fortunate enough to be elected chairman:
- To passionately defend our Party’s ideas and values
- To bring cohesion and cooperation for the greater good of the party
- A well-funded, well-organized party that uses the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) referred to in our party platform (Section 3.1)
- A professionally managed party with a strong, respected media presence
- A “News Media Boot Camp for Republicans” showing new ways to present our message
- To fight for strong Republican victories in elections on all levels across Iowa
- Ear-to-the ground, strong, passionate leadership
- A party of Constitutional, conservative ideas and solutions that help middle class Iowans achieve the American Dream
- To respect the grassroots conservatives, Liberty and Tea Party members who have infused our Party with energy and a re-commitment to conservative values