Elgin is holding its annual Western Days event this weekend.  On Saturday, June 28, the event will feature a parade down Main Street in Elgin at 10:00 a.m.  The Bastrop County Republican Party has entered a float in the parade courtesy of Derek and Donna Van Gilder.  Many of our local office holders will be on the float.  We will also be honored to have Congressman Michael McCaul there.  Terry Pickering, Republican nominee for Bastrop County Sheriff will also have his own float.

I am asking all Bastrop County Republicans to come to the parade and cheer on the Republicans.  This is what you can do while at the parade:

1.  Come early and get a t-shirt to wear promoting Willie Pina’s campaign, Republican nominee for Bastrop County Commissioner, Precinct 1.  Wear it at the parade to promote him.

2.  Come early to get campaign literature for Derek Van Gilder, Republican nominee for District Judge, and Terry Pickering, Republican nominee for Bastrop County Sherriff.  Hand out the literature to those around you at the parade.

3. Promote any other candidates we have there that day, including Don Loucks for County Commissioner, Precinct 3, Tim Kleinschmidt for State Representative, Congressman Michael McCaul of district 10, and George Morovich, congressional candidate for district 25.

4. Clap, cheer, stomp and yell as our floats go past.

This is a great opportunity to have fun and impress the public with a show of strength.  If we look like a winning team and are cheered on like a winning team, those sitting on the fence might hop on the band wagon.

So jump on the band wagon yourself.  Come to the parade, and do your part to promote good local government and the candidates that can deliver it.  If you sit at home, your silence also speaks.

Albert L. Ellison, Chairman

Bastrop County Republican Party