Please join us for the monthly meeting of Eastside Republican Club on Tuesday, March 11, at 6:30 PM. We’ll meet at the Hilton Garden Inn, 16630 Redmond Way in Redmond. See the Location page for driving directions, a map, and parking information. Food is available from the Fork and Spoke restaurant in the hotel, which is open from 5-9PM for dinner. Please RSVP if you plan to attend!
Ari Hoffman!
Our special guest speaker this month is Ari Hoffman, host of The Ari Hoffman Show on 570 KVI, where he provides a current of common sense in a sea of insanity every afternoon from 3-6 p.m. A local businessman and civic activist, Ari ran for Seattle City Council after its failed policies affected him, his family and his community. Now he has a more powerful platform on America’s first conservative talk radio station, 570 KVI where he continues to expose corruption and hypocrisy in government. 
Ari is also known for his humor and pop culture savvy. He never backs down from a challenge and enthusiastically engages with anyone, no matter their political ideology. Ari has been featured on Fox News, Newsmax, The Dr. Drew Show, 60 Minutes, and the KOMO News Documentary “Seattle is Dying.” Ari also reports regularly on Northwest issues in The Post Millennial. Ari is a guest speaker at many college and high school campuses, including for organizations like Turning Point USA and Jewish on-campus groups. He lives in Seattle with his wife and 3 children.
Tim Hazelo on Fighting Lawfare!
At the meeting, we will also hear from Tim Hazelo, former chair of the Island County Republican Party. Tim is facing a felony charge in connection with his refusal to wear a mask in the Island County Elections Office last fall, in a blatant case of lawfare and politically-motivated overreach by an out-of-control county prosecuting attorney. Come hear how Tim is fighting these ridiculous charges!
Rob Wotton for King County Council!
We’ll also hear from Rob Wotton, a Snoqualmie city council member who is running this year for District 3 on the King County Council — a seat long held by former councilmember and friend of ERC Kathy Lambert. For the past 20 years, Rob has been a trusted banker for small businesses. A passionate champion for small business, he served as Community Development Policy Committee co-chair at the White House Conference on Small Business, and as a field representative for the National Federation of Independent Business. As a Snoqualmie City Councilmember, Rob has championed public safety initiatives, including the expansion of fire and emergency response teams, and played a key role in infrastructure improvements. Come hear about his vision for King County and how you can help his campaign!
Please RSVP!
If you plan to attend the meeting, please click RSVP to register, and pay online in advance. The cost is $15 per person ($10 for College Republicans and Young Republicans) to cover the cost of the meeting space. And for this meeting, if you bring a friend who is not already a member of the club they can get in for just $5! Food is available from the Fork and Spoke restaurant in the hotel, which is open from 5-9PM for dinner.
Time to Renew Your Membership!
If you have not already done so, please go to the Join page and renew your ERC membership for 2025. Of course, if you aren’t yet a member, we invite you to join! There are three membership levels: Basic $25, Silver $50, and Gold $100. Your dues help cover the cost of meeting location rental and other expenses of operating the club. We look forward to seeing you at our meetings!
