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, APRIL 2 AT 5:30 P.M.
JOIN US AT THE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, WHITTIER
Speaker Michael Gates
Candidate for California Attorney General
Michael Gates began his legal career in private practice as a litigator and trial attorney, eventually becoming a partner at an Orange County law fi rm. After establishing himself as an accomplished trial attorney, Michael left a successful private practice in 2014 to serve the public as the elected City Attorney of Huntington Beach, a position he held for ten years after winning citywide elections in 2014, 2018, and 2022.
As City Attorney, Michael became known for a tough, hands-on approach to public safety. In 2017, he established Huntington Beach’s fi rst-ever, local Criminal Prosecutor Program in response to Sacramento’s ongoing attack on law enforcement and the criminal justice system. The program emphasized prosecuting misdemeanors with the same seriousness as felonies, supporting law enforcement, and restoring quality of life. As a result, Huntington Beach reported an 11.5 percent reduction in crime in the city’s downtown area.
In 2025, Michael was appointed Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Division of the US Department of Justice, where he oversaw approximately 100 attorneys across Employment, Voting and Elections, Housing and Civil Enforcement, and Criminal sections. Over his career, he has practiced across a broad range of legal disciplines, consistently demonstrating a commitment to public safety, the rule of law,
and effective government.
DATE: Thursday, April 2, 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 warwreservations@gmail.com or
RSVP to Linda Martinez at 562-754-3961 by noon on Tuesday, March 31.
Important note: RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. A reservation made and not canceled by Tuesday, March 31 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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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.
