Hernand, Chairman Blaise Ingoglia Vice Chairman John Allocco Secretary Andrew Witherell Treasurer Denise Miller ‘State Committeeman Thomas Hogan State Committeewoman Gail Samples younty Party October 18, 2015 ‘Commissioner Nicholson 7468 Horse Lake Road Brooksville, FL 34601 Dear Commissioner Nicholson: After waiting for you to make the right decision and resign from your Chairmanship, and after your meeting with the board of the HCREG, it has become clear to us that you feel your actions are not of a serious nature and will be dismissed by the voters during your 2016 re-election campaign. We disagree with that assessment. At this month’s meeting, there was much discussion regarding your actions. ‘There was a motion, which was seconded and approved asking for your resignation. The HCREC feels that your personal behavior, although not found illegal, does significantly deviate from the values of the Republican Party. Perhaps of more concem is your behavior and seeming lack of remorse regarding the issues at hand. Your lack of concern damages the credibility of the Republican Party and the personal credibility of every member, volunteer and donor to the party that actively worked to get you elected. We feel it is our responsibility to now ask for your resignation from your position on the Hernando County Board of County Commission. Sincerely, Andrew Wi¢hgtell ( Ll HCREC Setrétary ICREC Vice Chaigrfan On behalf of the HCREC in behalf of the HCREC