By Emilie Parten
The Navarro County Republican Party hosted their monthly organizational meeting and began with instruction to attendees at the standing room only attended meeting. NAVGOP Chairman Steven Jessup instructed those in attendance for a level of decorum, “This is not a city council meeting.”
A guest speaker from Ellis County who advocated for House Bill 2171 which requires the playing of “Texas, Our Texas” at all public sporting events.
Navarro County Court at Law Judge Amanda Putman spoke to the group about the struggles of her court – citing communication issues between attorneys serving in Navarro County, which wastes the court’s time and county funds and resources.
Congressman Jake Ellzey welcomed differing points of view.
Congress just passed a 6-month continuing resolution to take the government completely into operation until September 30th.
The Congressman discussed the Congress self-audit and attempted to put the community’s minds at ease stating the things we have seen in the media and about the Veterans Affairs program are not true.
He claims the only programs targeted will be those that are not serving the purpose they are supposed to be.
However, multiple participants have firsthand experience with losing their jobs, which was brought up by a member of the Democratic Party.
Congressman Ellzey promised to look into those losses.
The subject of the DOGE council was a major discussion during the Question-and-Answer portion of the presentation.
Veterans’ benefits and Social Security were on the minds of those attending the meeting – including Medicaid and Medicare.
He claims there are not going to be significant cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, instead claiming the fund deficit will be covered by an increase in taxes.
“There is a reason you don’t see me on TV,” Ellzey said, “You can either be loud or be efficient, but you cannot be both at the same time. I choose to be efficient.”