At last night’s Placer GOP Central Committee meeting, a new business item was placed onto next month’s agenda by Supervisor Bruce Kranz.

Bruce, like other Placer County Electeds are quite upset over Assemblymember Gaines decision to form a committee to run against Congressman Doolittle.

The below resolution is my idea of what the committee should adopt:

Whereas, Ted Gaines represents most of Placer County in the State Assembly; and,

Whereas, Ted Gaines has an excellent voting record, a competent staff, and a commitment to public service that reflects Republican principles and Placer County values; and,

Whereas, Ted Gaines was supported almost unanimously by local elected officials and Republican Party activists alike; and,

Whereas, Congressman John Doolittle has represented Placer County with equal effectiveness and passion for our values; and,

Whereas, Ted Gaines has opened an exploratory committee and has announced his desire to run for Congress; and,

Whereas, Ted Gaines actions have caused a great deal of concern among his friends and supporters in Placer County; now, therefore, be it

Resolved, that the Placer County Republican Central Committee calls on Ted Gaines to run for re-election to the State Assembly and to continue to serve as an intelligent and effective advocate of our values in the State Capitol; and, be it further

Resolved, that the Placer County Republican Central Committee expresses its earnest appreciation for Ted Gaines’ contribution to the Republican cause and, in the spirit of Party unity and political harmony, asks him to join us in supporting John Doolittle’s re-election to Congress.