Dr. Marion Thorpe, a Republican candidate for Congress, will be the featured speaker at the next meeting of the Greater Pompano Beach Republican Club on Thursday, March 27, 7:30 p.m., Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 N.E. 6th St., Pompano Beach.
Thorpe is challenging incumbent Rep. Alcee Hastings in District 23, a geographically contrived congressional district that stretches from Miramar in southern Broward County to Fort Pierce in St. Lucie County. The most populated portion of the district includes some of the western Broward County neighborhoods of Fort Lauderdale, Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach, including Leisureville.
Thorpe, a medical doctor, is a graduate of Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he received his degree in medicine. He currently serves as chief medical officer for the Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration. He is chairman of the statewide Medicaid Reform Advocates Coalition and chairs Care Broward.
In addition to advocating for sound, affordable and accessible health care, Thorpe supports sustained economic development and growth in District 23, excellence in education, a common sense approach to homeland security, crime prevention and reduction and environmental awareness.
Dr. Thorpe’s candidacy has attracted national media attention and he has spoken on numerous cable news channels and radio talk shows.
The meeting is open to the public and refreshments will be served. Petitions to place Dr. Thorpe’s name on the ballot will be available at the meeting. For additional information, call Greater Pompano Beach Republican Club President Carol Waldrop at 954-785-7536.
Dr. Thorpe's Issues:
Sound Health Care that is Affordable and Accessible
Sustained Economic Development and Growth
Effective Education Tools for Learning
Common Sense Homeland Security
Crime Prevention and Reduction
Environmental Awareness
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