Republican National Committeewoman for Mississippi Cindy Phillips also spoke during the meeting. She urged the Jones County Republican Women to work hard as the nation prepares for elections this fall.

“Look at what is happening and what is at stake,” Phillips said. “We must use this time in the summer to gear up, folks. Decide what your roll will be. Start looking for new folks, new faces.”

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