06/17/2026
For decades, the City of Reading has faced many of the same challenges: financial instability, blight, public safety concerns, and a lack of opportunities for too many of our young people. While administrations and elected officials have come and gone, many residents continue to ask why these issues persist and what can be done to create lasting change.
That’s why the All American Republican Caucus (ARC) was created.
ARC exists to educate, inform, and empower residents by helping them better understand what is happening in their community. We believe an informed citizen is a powerful citizen. Our focus is on real local issues city budgets, government accountability, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, youth opportunities, election integrity, and understanding public records through Right-to-Know requests.
But ARC is about more than discussing problems we are committed to developing solutions and cultivating the next generation of leaders. We want to help residents learn how local government works, understand the political process, serve on boards and commissions, become poll watchers, run for office, and become active advocates for their neighborhoods. Strong communities are built by informed citizens who are willing to lead.
We encourage everyone to do their own research, ask questions, review the facts, and become engaged in the process. Healthy communities are built when residents are informed, involved, and willing to take part in shaping their future.
Whether you’ve voted Republican, Democrat, Independent, or have never voted at all, ARC welcomes anyone who wants to learn more about the issues affecting Reading and become part of the conversation.
The future of our city belongs to all of us. Let’s learn, lead, and build a stronger Reading together.