This letter is to correct misinformation regarding hijacking and destruction of the Tiverton Republican Town Committee (TRTC), mostly stated by William McLaughlin and endorsed by a vocal group that is on a quest to recall two TRTC endorsed and duly elected members of the Town Council.

In May of 2016, we were asked by TRTC Chair DeEtta Moran, to become involved and help revitalize the committee that was in desperate need of new and active members as well as funds. At that time, there were 9 members, 5 of whom were active. We took on the challenge as newly elected Chair and Secretary.

As a committee, we reviewed and made changes to very old by-laws, adopted a beautiful logo and Mission Statement, recruited new members, helped organized a multi-town, very successful fundraiser, distributed newsletters to the community that generated additional members and generous donations. And our most important mission…to recruit and support conservative candidates (registered Republicans or Unaffiliated candidates) for the 2017 Charter Review Commission (9 endorsed, 9 elected), 2018 candidates for Town Council (7 endorsed, 4 elected) and Budget Committee (6 endorsed, 5 elected), a very successful accomplishment thanks to the voters of Tiverton.

So, no Mr. McLaughlin, you are totally wrong, you are spreading false information about something that you have no knowledge, as you have never been involved with the TRTC. The Tiverton Taxpayers Association (TTA) did not “hijack” nor did they destroy the TRTC, members of the TTA became new members of the better and stronger Tiverton RepublicanTown Committee.