COLUMBUS, Ind. — Shortly after confirming he will seek the Bartholomew County Republican Party chairmanship, DeWayne Hines revealed his proposed slate of officers.
They are Lisa Deaton for vice-chairman, Jorge Morales as secretary, and Brian Heaton as treasurer.
Tthe proposed officers were mainly based in each person’s base of experience in areas like campaign organizers and veteran campaigners, Hines said.
“Brian Heaton is new to the Republican Central Committee, but he knows what it takes to run a business,” Hines said. “That’s what the Republican Party is all about.”
On Wednesday, Columbus Clerk-Treasurer Luann Welmer became the first person to announce she is seeking the party chairmanship. While Hines confirmed on the same day that he also intends to seek the same position, he withheld his official announcement to ensure his slate of officers were prepared for the official announcement, he said.
The new Bartholomew County GOP leader will be chosen at 10 a.m. March 6 at YES Cinema.
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