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Cuba Township is just east of Algonquin Township.  This Lake County township Republican organization operates quite differently from it sister across the McHenry County line.

It’s committeemen endorse candidates.  I can’t remember when the Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee endorsed candidates.  That’s not to say that individual committeemen and factions of the committee don’t go all out for their favorites.

In any event, Cuba Township has made its endorsements and is now holding a breakfast for committeemen and others to hear those candidates.

The organization’s press release follows:

VOTERS INVITED TO MEET ENDORSED REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES AT CUBA TOWNSHIP FEB. 17 BREAKFAST MEETING

February 4, 2012 – North Barrington, Illinois – The Cuba Township Republican Central Committee invites voters to attend an open-to-the public breakfast meeting on Friday February 17 at Chessie’s/111 Grill in Barrington from 8AM to 9AM.

Voters will hear directly from county and state Republican candidates running in the Illinois Primary election that have been endorsed by the Cuba Township Republican Committee.

Bob Bedar

This is an excellent opportunity to hear from the candidates directly, ask questions, and make an informed decision. Candidates include:

• David McSweeney for Illinois Rep. District 52
• Bryan R. Winter Illinois States Attorney
• Keith Brin for Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Bob Bednar for Lake County Recorder of Deeds
• Steve Newton for Lake County Coroner
• Nick Sauer for Lake County Board, District 17

The cost of attendance is $15 which includes a full breakfast.

Please RSVP by contacting Chairman Bruce Sauer by phone at (847) 682- 4620 or by email at Bsauer1219@sbcglobal.net.. You may get further information at cuba.lakecountyrepublicans.com

“As Republicans, we need to get involved in our communities and serve where possible. Getting out to vote, and encouraging others to participate in this process is our most basic responsibility.

We hope to see you there.” said Bruce Sauer, Chairman Cuba Township Republican Central
Committee.

Early voting begins February 27th and the primary election is March 20th.

About Cuba Township Republican Committee

The Cuba Township Republican Committee led by Chairman Bruce Sauer holds open-to-the-public breakfast
meetings the second Friday of each month. Cuba Township is located in southwest Lake County, Illinois and
covers an area of 24 square miles and a population of approximately 16,000 people living in the following towns:
Barrington Hills (northeast edge), Barrington (northwest quarter), Deer Park (west edge), Fox River Grove
(east edge), Port Barrington (southeast quarter), Lake Barrington (vast majority), North Barrington (west threequarters),
and Tower Lakes. In the 2010 primary election, 78% of Cuba Township turnout voted Republican.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or at our website cuba.lakecountyrepublicans.com.

There is no exciting or even boring contest for McHenry County Stat’s Attorney this year, so let’s dip into the one in Lake County. The following press release is from a candidate who actually attended a fund raising event for future State Representative Barb Wheeler this summer:

BRYAN WINTER SWEEPS GOP ENDORSEMENTS FOR STATE’S ATTORNEY

Libertyville, Wauconda, & Cuba Township Organizations Impressed by Winter’s Vision for Office

WAUKEGAN, IL – Three Lake County Republican Township organizations have all endorsed Republican Candidate, Bryan R. Winter for Lake County State’s Attorney.

The Libertyville Township Republican Organization, one of the largest Republican groups in the County announced its “unanimous” endorsement and support for Bryan Winter’s candidacy on Saturday. Wauconda Township Republican Club and the Cuba Republican Club also endorsed Winter.

Bryan and Diane Winter attended Barbara Wheeler's summer fund raiser in Crystal Lake.

The Libertyville endorsement session included township committeemen listening to presentations from each Republican candidate for the position of State’s Attorney. Organizational bylaws require that a candidate must receive support from at least 60% of the total votes cast by committeemen to receive an endorsement.

The “unanimous” endorsement from the organization in support of Winter was exceptional, since rarely does a candidate receive 100% support in a contested primary.

Libertyville Republican Chairman, Edward P. Kelly stated, “Bryan Winter is a proven leader within the Lake County legal community; he has broad legal experience in addition to his service as the chief legal officer for several governmental entities. He also has leadership skills as the past president of the Lake County Bar Association. His experience and skills are what is needed for the next State’s Attorney.”

The Wauconda Township Republican Club and Cuba Township Republicans also endorsed Bryan Winter for Lake County State’s Attorney. Bruce J. Sauer, Chairman of the Cuba Township Republican organization noted that “Bryan Winter has the strongest qualifications and the vision to increase the cooperation between the county and local police departments.”

”It means a great deal to me to receive group endorsements from the Libertyville, Cuba and Wauconda Township Republican organizations,” said Winter. “I greatly appreciate their support and would bring a fresh and independent approach to the office of the Lake County State’s Attorney by utilizing my experience and leadership skills.”

Bryan Winter, is a former local prosecutor and litigator with over 26 years of experience in legal matters relating to individuals, corporations and municipalities. Winter is the village attorney for Gurnee and Kildeer. He grew up in Waukegan, and currently resides with his wife, Diane, and son in Lake Barrington.

Dave McSweeney

Last week it was the Wauconda Township Republican Central Committee who endorsed David McSweeney over appointed incumbent State Representative Kent Gaffney and fellow challenger Danielle Rowe.

Now, it is Cuba Township’s time.

The following press release is from its Chairman, Bruce Sauer:

CUBA TOWNSHIP REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ENDORSEMENTS

January 16, 2012 – North Barrington, Illinois – The Cuba Township Republican Committee voted to endorse the county and state candidates who are seeking office in the Illinois primary set for March 20, 2012.

Candidates from competitive races were invited to present their case at a meeting held on January 14 at the Barrington Public Library.

At the end of the meeting the Precinct Committeemen voted by secret ballot.

Only candidates who received two-thirds of the vote of the committeemen in the organization were officially endorsed by the organization.

We are pleased to announce the following endorsements:

• David McSweeney for Illinois Rep. District 52
• Bryan R. Winter Illinois States Attorney
• Keith Brin for Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court
• Bob Bednar for Lake County Recorder of Deeds
• Steve Newton for Lake County Coroner
• Nick Sauer for Lake County Board, District 17

Bryan Winter

Nick Sauer

”We congratulate all the candidates who are running for election, and were impressed with the dedication and passion shown by all of them to improve the economic hardships being felt by families and businesses in Cuba Township.” said Bruce Sauer, Chairman Cuba Township Republican Committee.

“We need to elect strong conservatives in 2012 to foster a pro-growth and limited government environment for future generations, and believe this team of Republicans can lead us to victory in November.”

About Cuba Township Republican Committee

The Cuba Township Republican Committee led by Chairman Bruce Sauer holds open-to-the-public breakfast meetings the second Friday of each month. Cuba Township is located in southwest Lake County, Illinois and covers an area of 24 square miles and a population of approximately 16,000 people living in the following towns: Barrington Hills (northeast edge), Barrington (northwest quarter), Deer Park (west edge), Fox River Grove (east edge), Port Barrington (southeast quarter), Lake Barrington (vast majority), North Barrington (west three-quarters), and Tower Lakes. In the 2010 primary election, 78% of Cuba Township turnout voted Republican. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or at our website cuba.lakecountyrepublicans.com.