November 12th, 2026

 

Dear Friends:   

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Like you, I am deeply disappointed about the 2026 Election results, local, state-wide, and national.  No doubt, it was a terrible night for Republicans!   My personal take on losing Congress:  “wrong candidates, wrong tariffs, an unfinished war.”  Republicans lacked humility, broke campaign promises, and stopped listening to the people in deep red states.   We lost Independents and young voters to Democratic socialists who campaigned on the cost of gas, groceries, and housing.   We should heed Erika Kirk’s warning to take voters’ frustrations seriously and offer conservative solutions.  

 

However, there were a few bright spots locally. We were definitely  instrumental in voting down Ordinances 757 (party balance) and 755 (term limits).  Since party balance requirements for our Boards and Commissions remain intact, I urge all of you to consider applying to serve. This is an excellent way to learn how local government works and ensure conservatives are represented.  

 

The proposed $6.7M in public funds (our tax dollars) for the CB Fox renovation could potentially harm our downtown small businesses.  Would you submit a public comment to our County Councilors at CountyCouncil@lacnm.us urging them to support and protect our local entrepreneurs, restaurants, and shops?  

 

Please show up on November 17th, 2026 when the Council votes on this measure. Read my editorial here.  

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The Los Alamos County Council has scheduled a special public session on December 3rd, 2026 at 6 pm at the Municipal Building.   This will be a follow-up discussion and potential action on the County's Automated License Plate Reader system.   If you are worried about civil liberties, privacy and security risks, and data hacking, please write to our Council and attend this meeting!   

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​See you soon, 

 

Lisa Shin, RPLA Chair  

contact me at chair@losalamosgop.com  

Website:   www.losalamosgop.com     Phone:  505-310-3254

Instagram:  @RepublicanpartyofLosAlamos   Facebook: @RepublicanPartyofLosAlamos

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