Are you a registered Republican? Are you looking for ways to make a difference in your community and for your country? Are you committed to preserving the conservative values upon which this country was founded?
Whittier Republican Women is looking for people like you who want to be informed, educated and involved in supporting the values and political processes that make this nation the best in the world.
WHITTIER REPUBLICAN WOMEN
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5th, 5:30 PM
JOIN US AT THE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, WHITTIER
Joe Vinatieri - Mayor, City of Whittier
Joe Vinatieri was elected as Mayor of the City of Whittier in 2016 in the first citywide mayoral election, and was re-elected in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024. He was reelected to the City Council by the voters of Whittier in April 2008 and 2012 after having been elected to a two-year term in 2006. Joe’s local community involvement includes the Chamber of Commerce, the High School District Bond Oversight Committee, the Whittier High School Alumni Association, Boy Scouts of America and YMCA. He also serves on the League of California Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee, SASSFA and the Prop E Fire Oversight Commission.
Octavio Cesar Martinez - Mayor Pro Tem, Council member,
City of Whittier
Octavio Cesar Martinez has held various leadership and advisory roles
within the City of Whittier, including Mayor Pro Tem, Council Member
(2022-2026), Cultural Arts City Commissioner (2019-2022), and Board Member of the Hispanic Outreach Task Force (2020-2022). He has authored a book on forgiveness and co-authored a book on leadership and personal development. His second book has been utilized as a course text at Baker Early College High School and Blue Mountain Community College. He has also delivered guest lectures at a number of educational institutions.
Fernando Dutra - Councilmember, City of Whittier
Fernando Dutra was elected in April 2018 as Councilmember, City of Whittier, and re-elected in 2022 to represent District 4 for four years after being elected citywide in April 2014 to a four-year term. He served as a member of the Planning Commission for six years (2006-2012), and as Commission chair. Previously, he served for six years on the Design Review Board. Fernando has chaired the Metro Light Rail Extension Project Washington Boulevard Coalition, was appointed to the Los Angeles County Metro Board and is the chair, and serves on the Metro Executive Management Committee as chair, and MTA Construction Committee.
DATE: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 5 p.m. Check-in 5:30 p.m. Welcome
Location: The DoubleTree by Hilton @ 7320 Greenleaf Avenue, Whittier
Cost: $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Check or cash only, please.
Custom Buffet: Salad, soup, meat entrée, vegetables, rolls, dessert and drinks.
Make your reservations by email through warvreservations@gmail.com
or RSVP to Linda Martinez at 562-754-3961 by noon on Wednesday, January 7.
Important note: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. A reservation made and not canceled by Wednesday, January 7 MUST STILL BE PAID. No-shows will be sent an invoice as all meals are prepaid by the Club. Thank you!
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Reform California is fighting back against state’s extreme and misguided policies
Reform California is a 527 political action committee that is dedicated to holding state and local governments accountable. This is achieved by launching its own campaigns, including filing and passing numerous citizen ballot initiatives seeking government reform; supporting other organizations and candidates who are reform-minded; and offering an alternative to liberal news by doing research and providing factual news stories so the public can know the truth about what’s happening in our state.
Now the state’s fastest growing grassroots organization, Reform California is leading a number of campaigns against policies that are costing taxpayers and hurting working families in our state, such as stopping the tax hikes, mileage tax and the natural gas ban; restoring public safety; ending homelessness; school board, pension and ballot title reform; and election integrity.
To view all of Reform California’s current campaigns, visit https://reformcalifornia.org/campaigns, where you can read the details and sign a petition for support if available and if you would like to do so.
Whittier Republican Women founded in 1955 is a political organization. We provide opportunities for involvement with like-minded people who share the Republican philosophy.
We help elect Republican candidates and take an active role on issues and legislation. We educate and inform our members and our communities. We empower our women members and associate members, which includes all people and our youth, of all ethnicities and backgrounds in the political process.
Visitors are welcome to attend our meetings. We are a friendly and hospitable organization. Please join us to learn more about our activities and how, together, we can make a difference.
