Q&A With Our Local Political Parties: The Republicans

Over the past two weeks, I’ve shared responses from the Libertarian and Democratic parties of Fayette County as part of a series exploring how local party leaders view the major issues shaping our country and our community. This week, we hear from the Republican Party.

To gather these perspectives, I sent the same set of questions to all three parties. The responses below come from the Fayette County Republican Party and were approved by its Executive Committee. They are presented in full and unedited.

On national policy questions—such as those related to the Trump presidency, the economy, and entitlement programs—the party offered a consistent statement emphasizing its focus on local issues and the importance of civil discourse. While brief, those responses reflect the party’s desire to stay rooted in county-level priorities rather than engage in broader national debates within this format.

On local matters like housing, education, taxes, and political leadership in Fayette County, the Republican Party outlines a clear set of concerns and guiding principles. Their answers stress the importance of preserving quality of life, promoting fiscal responsibility, and ensuring elected officials are accountable to the people they serve.

What follows is a chance to hear directly from Republican leaders in Fayette County. No edits. No filters. Just their perspective on where we are and what comes next.

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Please briefly describe who you are and your role or involvement with your local party organization.

These responses have been approved through the Fayette County Republican Party Executive Committee.

In your view, what have President Trump and the current Republican leadership in Congress done well?

The Fayette County Republican Party focuses primarily on issues in our immediate area. We want our nation and future generations to succeed. We do not condone violence of any kind or lawfare as a means to promote a political position or ideology.

What have President Trump and the current Republican leadership done poorly or should have done differently?

How does your party offer a different or better path forward than the opposition?

How would you assess the state of the U.S. economy since January 2025? What policies do you credit or blame for that outcome?

Many provisions in the 2017 tax reform bill are set to expire. What specific tax changes do you support or oppose?

What should be done to strengthen or reform Medicare?

What is your party’s position on the long-term sustainability of Social Security, and what changes (if any) would you propose? If you support cutting costs, how will that be done? If you support increasing services, how will that be financed?

Do you believe the U.S. government has struck the right balance between national security and individual liberties when it comes to the right of habeas corpus? Should this right ever be suspended, and under what circumstances?

Should any president — including Trump — be allowed to serve more than two terms? Why or why not?

What are the most important issues facing Fayette County right now, and how is your party addressing them?

The proliferation of multi-family housing complexes is a major problem that extends well beyond just land planning. Growing traffic congestion is an issue. Local taxes are growing rapidly. Maintaining the integrity and high standards of our school is very important. Having elected officials who ignore their constituents is a growing problem.

How has your party supported or opposed policies at the state level that impact Fayette County?

This question lacks specificity. We prefer not to make generalizations.

How does your party plan to support local schools and educational priorities in Fayette County?

Supporting and electing the right officials is paramount. Promoting academics, careful budgeting, and proper oversight are very important. We do not support the introduction of radical political ideology in our schools.

How does your party view the current state of housing affordability and growth in Fayette County? What changes, if there are any, would you support?

All types of housing and land uses are available in Fayette County. We are seeing the over development of multi-family housing complexes, leading to other problems. Allowing the market to dictate pricing is superior to forced government interference.

Specifically, what has your party done to benefit Fayette County or its residents?

We support everyone’s liberty and their right to equal opportunities under the law. Republicans since President Lincoln have prioritized individual freedom and rights, emphasizing personal responsibility and limited government intervention in people’s lives. We believe less government and more individual freedom promotes personal and economic growth. We support fiscal conservatism with the emphasis on low taxes, reduced government spending, and a focus on the constituents and not the government bureaucracy.

How do you see Fayette County changing politically in the next 5–10 years?

The Democrats are losing support rapidly with the national party supporting radical ideology, violence, and racial preference policies. If it continues, the Republican Party should continue to see increased support.

Do you believe partisan politics are helping or hurting local governance in places like Fayette County?

Fayette County has prospered under local Republican leadership for decades. We hear complaints from Democrat residents regarding more multi-family housing complexes, higher taxes, and local bloating budgets just like we hear from Republicans. Most of our families, regardless of political affiliation, want to maintain our high quality of life standards.

If someone wants to get involved in your local chapter or attend events, what’s the best way to do that?

Attend our Fayette County Republican Party breakfast is usually held on the first Saturday of the month at 8:30 a.m. There is no charge to attend. Our Headquarters is located in back of Arby’s in Fayetteville, 170 Glynn Street, Fayetteville, 30214 Please check our calendar of meetings and speakers located on our website www.myfayettegop.com.

Is there anything else you’d like to share with readers about your party’s goals or values in 2025?

We value every citizen from the womb to the grave. We believe in equal justice and equal opportunities for all. We remind all of our elected officials that they work for the constituents, and not the other way around.