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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

PRESS RELEASE: Tom Reed Endorsed Unanimously by GOP Committee Chairs

Citing his commitment to fairness and accessibility, and his record of standing with us in the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes and Western New York, the 11 County Republican Committee Chairs in New York’s 23rd Congressional District today unanimously endorsed Tom Reed for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.
 
“As a retired career law enforcement officer, US Army veteran and father, I am proud to endorse Tom Reed for Congress,” said Mike Healy, Chair of the Allegany County Republican Committee. “He has demonstrated fairness and common-sense leadership, represents all of us with honor and dignity, and is truly deserving of re-election.”

“Tom Reed has done an incredible job as our Congressman,” said Robert Keis, Chair of the Cattaraugus County Republican Committee. “He has always worked hard to ensure that our voices are heard in Washington and I am grateful for his commitment to cutting taxes for hardworking families right here in Cattaraugus County and across America. I will proudly support Tom on Election Day.”
 
“Tom Reed has always been supportive of our efforts in Chautauqua County,” said David Wilfong, Chair of the Chautauqua County Republican Committee. “As we continue to find new opportunities to grow our local economy, Tom Reed is standing with us to ensure that we have the federal resources we need. It is an honor to support him for re-election.”

“Tom Reed has always represented us with honor and dignity,” said Rodney Strange, Chair of the Chemung County Republican Committee. “I am grateful that Tom consistently supports legislation that is beneficial to the hardworking people of Chemung County, such as a recent bill that would eliminate the local share of Medicaid that counties are mandated to pay the state. I proudly endorse Tom Reed for Congress.”

“I am proud to endorse Tom Reed to continue representing our district in Congress,” said Trisha Turner, Chair of the Ontario County Republican Committee. “He is active in our district, holding town halls and listening to constituents about the issues that impact their lives. Tom is a fierce advocate for the future of our district and stands for our rights, such as the Second Amendment. Additionally, he supports measures that will improve school safety and the development of a comprehensive plan to address the increasing concerns impacting our youth. We are fortunate to have Tom Reed standing with us.”

"As a career law enforcement officer, I am proud to endorse Tom Reed for Congress," said Lester Cady, Chair of the Schuyler County Republican Committee. "He has always been a fair and caring leader, and represents us with honor. Tom Reed is deserving of re-election and I proudly offer my full support."

"I am proud to endorse Tom Reed for Congress,” said Tom Fox, Chair of the Seneca County Republican Committee. “He has always stood on the right side of the issues that matter to us here in Seneca County and we know that he will continue standing with us. Our voice is important to Tom and I offer my full support.”

“I have had the unique opportunity to work closely with Tom Reed during his entire time in Congress,” said Joe Sempolinski, Chair of the Steuben County Republican Committee. “He has fought for the hardworking families throughout Steuben County and is deserving of our full support. I am proud to endorse him for re-election this year.”

“During his time in office, Tom Reed has worked tirelessly for the residents of Tioga County,” said Don Castellucci, Chair of the Tioga County Republican Committee. “He has consistently voted to provide us with affordable, quality healthcare and lower taxes, and continues to support legislation and deregulation that help to create jobs as well as standing up for our Second Amendment rights. I look forward to supporting him on Election Day.”

“Tom Reed is the hardest working member of Congress,” said Mike Sigler, Chair of the Tompkins County Republican Committee. “He understands the issues facing our communities as well as what he believes will solve certain problems and is always open to different paths to a solution. Tom Reed will always answer your call. I am proud to endorse him for re-election again this year.”

“Tom Reed continues to be accessible and responsive to his constituents across the 23rd District and here in Yates County,” said Sandy King, Chair of the Yates County Republican Committee. “I appreciate his support for President Trump and his continued involvement in moving the President’s agenda forward, specifically the passage of tax reform which is already allowing hardworking families to keep more of their paychecks. I look forward to supporting Tom on Election Day in November.”

Tom Reed offered the following in response: “I am humbled to accept the support of our County Republican Chairs. Receiving the endorsements of such an outstanding group is more important than ever. They represent hundreds of dedicated committee members and volunteers on our campaign, and we are grateful for their commitment. We look forward to continuing to work together to address the issues that help the hardworking families we all care about.”
 
Tom Reed is standing with us as the Representative for New York’s 23rd Congressional District, comprised of the Southern Tier, Finger Lakes and Western New York, in Congress. He serves on the House Committee on Ways and Means, the chief tax-writing committee, and is co-chair of the Problem Solver’s Caucus, a bipartisan group of dozens of members of Congress working to forge bipartisan cooperation on key issues.