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Republican Liberty Caucus of Broward: Meeting, Leadership & Influence

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The Republican Liberty Caucus of Broward County is making waves in South Florida politics by empowering liberty-minded leaders, promoting constitutional principles, and strengthening grassroots Republican activism.

As part of the larger Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida (RLCFL)—a 527 organization founded to promote individual rights, limited government, and free enterprise—the Broward chapter plays a crucial role in fostering local leadership and shaping political discourse in one of Florida’s most contested political battlegrounds.

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What Is the RLC & What Role Does the Broward Chapter Play?

The Republican Liberty Caucus of Florida is an influential grassroots organization within the Republican Party committed to advancing liberty-oriented policies. The Broward County chapter operates at the local level to:

  • Host strategy and networking meetings

  • Support vetted liberty-leaning candidates

  • Provide platforms for constitutional conversations

  • Engage voters and train activists

Their next meeting is just around the corner—all liberty-minded conservatives are invited!

Meet the Leaders: Celeste Ellich and Bob Sutton

Celeste Ellich

  • At-Large Director, RLC Florida

  • Vice Chair, RLC Broward Chapter

  • Former Vice Chair & Secretary, Broward Republican Executive Committee

  • U.S. Navy Veteran (Search & Rescue and Intelligence)

  • First campaign: Reagan for President in 1980

  • Longtime grassroots organizer, veteran advocate, and federal/state-level lobbyist

  • Recognized for mentoring women leaders and mobilizing civic networks

Bob Sutton

  • Southeast Region Director, RLC Florida

  • Chair, RLC Broward Chapter

  • Former Chair, Broward Republican Executive Committee

  • Financial literacy educator, small business advocate, and event strategist

  • Co-founder of Calatrava Strategies, a consulting firm specializing in campaign support

  • Co-author of The Candidate’s Playbook

  • Veteran political strategist with experience in grassroots mobilization, endorsements, and conservative issue advocacy

The Broward RLC Meeting: More Than Just a Gathering

The local RLC meeting is a strategic hub—a place where liberty-minded Republicans gather to:

  • Vet and support local candidates

  • Host policy and platform discussions

  • Offer campaign training, messaging advice, and consulting resources

  • Build connections among voters, activists, business owners, and public officials

These meetings serve as a political launchpad for principled candidates, often influencing endorsement decisions and election outcomes in Broward County.

Strategic Influence: The Sutton-Ellich Approach

The combined efforts of Bob Sutton and Celeste Ellich have made Broward’s RLC chapter a force to be reckoned with:

🔹 Campaign Support Services

Through Calatrava Strategies, Bob and Celeste help candidates with:

  • Campaign planning

  • Fundraising and donor outreach

  • Messaging development

  • Event coordination

  • Election strategy

🔹 Political Direction

Their endorsements carry weight—particularly among liberty-first Republicans seeking to challenge establishment candidates or progressives in tough districts.

🔹 Grassroots Empowerment

Both leaders are deeply invested in empowering the grassroots—helping ordinary citizens become extraordinary advocates for freedom, faith, and the Constitution.

Why This Work Matters

Broward County has long been seen as a Democratic stronghold. But with strategic organizing, liberty-focused Republicans are gaining ground by:

  • Equipping candidates with real tools for success

  • Unifying constitutional conservatives under a shared banner

  • Influencing local and state-level policies that impact everyday Floridians

By attending RLC meetings, getting involved, and spreading the message of liberty, YOU can play a role in shifting the political conversation in South Florida.

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