Sad news from the Broward Republican Executive Committee (BREC), Party Chairman Tom Powers has resigned due to health reasons.

Here is a letter Powers delivered to committee members:

“August 27, 2023
It is with sadness that I share with you my intent to step down from my role as Chairman, effective today, August 27.

As many of you know, I have been battling cancer since early 2021. I have fought as hard as I can fight, but in recent months my health has deteriorated quicker than I expected. I would prefer to spend the moments I have left with my family. 

Our party deserves dedicated leadership. I have given it my all and now it’s time to pass the baton to the next generation of leadership. In anticipation of this day, I have spent this year mentoring others to make sure the organization is successful because of the team in place, and can carry on without me. 

We have great people who can do this job and will do this job for the right reasons. I just ask you to give them the opportunity to succeed by rallying behind them. 

I ask that you please support Abby Stafford to follow me as chair. She has the leadership skills, grassroots know-how, and connections to our donors to carry this organization forward as we rapidly approach such a critical election year. 

I want to thank my family for allowing me to spend the last years of my life fully immersed in politics. I want to thank the number of people that I have met along the way and grown to know as friends, who helped turn the Broward GOP into the successful organization it is today. I want to thank Lauren Cooley, my executive director, for sticking by my side no matter what; she has been a true friend. 

Unfortunately I no longer have the strength to tender this to you in person. Subject to Rule 6 of the RPOF Rules of Procedure, our vice chair will temporarily serve as interim chair until an election is called. 

It has been my honor to serve — for God, family, and country. 

Sincerely,
Tom Powers, Chairman
Republican Party of Broward County”