Legislative District 3 Censure of Richard Rutkowski

Dated: July 9, 2024

Censure of Richard Rutkowski

We, the Precinct Committeemen of Legislative District 3, condemn the actions of, and censure Richard Rutkowski.

WHEREAS, as a representative representing the Republican Party, and as such, should be aligned with the Republican Party Platform and follow the bylaws of the Party, State GOP, County, and District.

WHEREAS, Richard Rutkowski deliberately worked against Precinct Committeemen in his Precinct in an attempt to drive them out of their duly elected positions.

WHEREAS, Richard Rutkowski was not elected to the position of Caption of Golden Eagle Precinct, instead merely sent an email stating he would desire the position.

WHEREAS, Richard Rutkowski violated bylaws and deceived fellow Precinct Committeeman by harvesting proxy votes in an attempt to manipulate elections.

WHEREAS, Richard Rutkowski violated bylaws and the integrity of elections by taking proxy votes for which he had no jurisdiction.

WHEREAS, Richard Rutkowski has used his various positions to intimidate and threaten Republican candidates and voters.

WHEREAS, Richard Rutkowski as former Chairman , violated the 12-1-2022 election rules resulting in a challenged election that led to the division in LD3.  He never acknowledged his mistake resulting in a lawsuit against the MCRC he supported.

WHEREAS, Richard Rutkowski has not attended any of the meetings held by the officially recognized Board of LD3. His lack of involvement with the officially recognized board and majority of the body of LD3 does not allow him to share information as a Captain should with the entire precinct of Golden Eagle.

THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Precinct Committeemen of Legislative District 3 censure Richard Rutkowski, demand he come forward to provide an explanation for the aforementioned. If he is not willing to come forward, we ask that he step down as a Precinct Committeemen, and should not be recognize as Precinct Captain representing the entire precinct of Golden Eagle.