OUR PLATFORM
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As an auxiliary of the New York State Republican Party, we honor and support the platform of the New York State Republican Party, as well as that of the Republican National Committee.
The St. Lawrence County Republican Party has four core values.
Only by winning races can we provide the necessary clout that will compel our elected officials to govern under the principles of our party's platform. In order to win races, our St. Lawrence County Republican Party strongly believes the following principles will pave the way to quality, respectable and effective government:
- To review the platform for the New York State Republican Party, please visit the New York State GOP Website
- To review the platform for the Republican National Committee, please visit the GOP Party Platform
The St. Lawrence County Republican Party has four core values.
Only by winning races can we provide the necessary clout that will compel our elected officials to govern under the principles of our party's platform. In order to win races, our St. Lawrence County Republican Party strongly believes the following principles will pave the way to quality, respectable and effective government:
1. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
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We believe fiscal responsibility is as much of a moral duty as it is an economic concern. Fiscal conservatism is essential to creating a better, stronger, more prosperous nation for the next generation. The choices we make today -- or fail to make -- will determine what kind of future our children and grandchildren inherit just a few short years from now. The nation's economic future and fiscal responsibility are directly linked. There is a clear tie between budget deficits today and what society can enjoy tomorrow. Our elected leaders must be held accountable and treat the taxpayers’ money like they’d treat their own. They must be frugal, efficient and spend only on those areas that are necessary.
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We believe fiscal responsibility is as much of a moral duty as it is an economic concern. Fiscal conservatism is essential to creating a better, stronger, more prosperous nation for the next generation. The choices we make today -- or fail to make -- will determine what kind of future our children and grandchildren inherit just a few short years from now. The nation's economic future and fiscal responsibility are directly linked. There is a clear tie between budget deficits today and what society can enjoy tomorrow. Our elected leaders must be held accountable and treat the taxpayers’ money like they’d treat their own. They must be frugal, efficient and spend only on those areas that are necessary.
2. PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY
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We all need to take “ownership” of our own lives, our decisions, and the consequences of those decisions, rather than relying on our government to make these decisions for us, or bailing us out from our own improper judgment. Personal responsibility is an important factor that affects every aspect of a person's life. As Republicans, we believe our achievements in life are determined by our personal beliefs in self, the dreams we individually have and the actions we take to make these dreams reality. There are many things that individuals cannot control and people tend to look for the way out that takes the blame off them. Personal responsibility does not mean that you can control everything that happens, but it does mean that you can control how you respond to those situations. It is a source of strength to know that you have a say in your life in all circumstances. Although there are many aspects of life that we cannot control, maintaining a high level of personal responsibility in one's life can help to ensure success no matter what you are attempting to pursue.
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We all need to take “ownership” of our own lives, our decisions, and the consequences of those decisions, rather than relying on our government to make these decisions for us, or bailing us out from our own improper judgment. Personal responsibility is an important factor that affects every aspect of a person's life. As Republicans, we believe our achievements in life are determined by our personal beliefs in self, the dreams we individually have and the actions we take to make these dreams reality. There are many things that individuals cannot control and people tend to look for the way out that takes the blame off them. Personal responsibility does not mean that you can control everything that happens, but it does mean that you can control how you respond to those situations. It is a source of strength to know that you have a say in your life in all circumstances. Although there are many aspects of life that we cannot control, maintaining a high level of personal responsibility in one's life can help to ensure success no matter what you are attempting to pursue.
3. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
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We believe that government belongs to the People, is accountable to the People, and must always work for the People's benefit. Our elected officials, along with all government employees, should be accountable for their actions. We pledge to always work for the best interest of our county, towns and villages. This means advocating for candidates who will work in the best interest of their constituents, rather than their own personal interest and making decisions to protect the assets of our county as well as protect the health & safety of all citizens
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We believe that government belongs to the People, is accountable to the People, and must always work for the People's benefit. Our elected officials, along with all government employees, should be accountable for their actions. We pledge to always work for the best interest of our county, towns and villages. This means advocating for candidates who will work in the best interest of their constituents, rather than their own personal interest and making decisions to protect the assets of our county as well as protect the health & safety of all citizens
4. UPHOLDING FAMILY VALUES
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The family unit is the backbone of our country, and the school is the backbone of our neighborhoods. If either is at risk, then our country is at risk. The Republican Party is proud to be known as the party of liberty. As the party of freedom, we believe that Americans should be free to live their lives as they wish, so long as they do not impede the freedom of others to do so. We support the traditional definition of marriage as a God-ordained, legal and moral commitment between a man and a woman, and we believe that marriage is the foundational unit of a healthy society. We believe in the sanctity of marriage and that the integrity of this institution should be defended, protected, strengthened, and nurtured at all levels of government. We believe that each individual family has the primary responsibility for its own welfare, including education, moral training, and conduct.
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The family unit is the backbone of our country, and the school is the backbone of our neighborhoods. If either is at risk, then our country is at risk. The Republican Party is proud to be known as the party of liberty. As the party of freedom, we believe that Americans should be free to live their lives as they wish, so long as they do not impede the freedom of others to do so. We support the traditional definition of marriage as a God-ordained, legal and moral commitment between a man and a woman, and we believe that marriage is the foundational unit of a healthy society. We believe in the sanctity of marriage and that the integrity of this institution should be defended, protected, strengthened, and nurtured at all levels of government. We believe that each individual family has the primary responsibility for its own welfare, including education, moral training, and conduct.
