NEWBURYPORT — Scott Brown has been traveling throughout the state for the past couple of years to create a dialogue about what is happening in the Republican Party in a state where Democrats rule the Statehouse.

Though he's one of just five Republicans in the state Senate, Brown, who represents the Norfolk, Bristol and Middlesex districts, believes there is an audience for his message. Brown said recent scandals on Beacon Hill and some politicians' sense of entitlement has created anger toward the way government is run in the state.

"People are angry at the system, which appears to be broken," Brown said. "There is no check and balance system — it's like a runaway freight train."

Brown will be making an appearance in the city he grew up in this month while speaking about strengthening the GOP in the Bay State at the Newburyport Republican Committee meeting.

The son of former City Council President C. Bruce Brown, the younger Brown grew up between Wakefield and Newburyport after his parents divorced when he was young. Now, heralded as one of the GOP's future leaders in the state — he would even consider a run for governor — Brown said he hopes to set the record straight about the Republican Party currently in turmoil.

"I want to talk about what's really happening and what has been going on up there (Beacon Hill) for a couple of years," Brown said.

He said currently, the only way for the Republican Party nationally and state-wide is up.

"You have to be a plain talker and do I think the party can rise? Yes, I think so," Brown said. "If you take the last two Patrick and Romney budgets, how many vetos were sustained? Zero. The Democrats don't support their own governor or Romney. So you can't tell me one Republican or Democrat hasn't had one good idea."

Brown said he has no problem agreeing with the Democratic Party when they have done something positive or criticizing his own.

"I agreed with Romney 62 percent of the time and I've agreed with Patrick 67 percent of the time," Brown said. "I go across party lines. Voters need independent leadership and people voting for their district."

As for Brown's own political aspirations, he said he will complete one more term in office, as he believes in four-year term limits. After, he will decide what to do next.

"In 2010, I will decide if I run for something different," Brown said. "I would consider running for governor especially because of the lack of leadership up there now. We are in a whole bunch of trouble. People are dying for change."

Brown will speak to and take questions from those who attend the Republican Committee meeting on June 23 at the Starboard Galley on Water Street.

"I saw Brown speak in January at a North Shore Young Republicans meeting and he was fabulous," said Larry Giunta, chairman of the Newburyport Republican Committee. "I called up his campaign manager and he obliged right away."

Giunta said what draws people to Brown is his ability to talk honestly about the state of government in the Bay State as well as in the country.

"He's a straight talker; there isn't a lot of politics behind it," Giunta said. "He talks about the way politics are good and the way they are bad and he tries to give people details as to what the situation is and the remedy."

At the meeting, Giunta said Brown will speak about the state budget and proposed taxes on candy and alcohol as well as the sales tax.

"The way he delivers his speeches, we feel as if we are going to get the real story," Giunta said.

The meeting will start with a mixer at 7 p.m., and Brown will speak at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.

The Newburyport Republican Committee will also be conducting a "Support the Troops Drive" at the meeting benefiting "Operation Troop Support" of Danvers. They ask that people bring one of the following items to the meeting: stationary products, puzzles, books, games, coffee, non-perishable snacks, sunscreen, bug repellent, hand sanitizer, socks, sun glasses, flip flops, phone cards, CDs, DVDs or sporting goods.

For a complete list, visit www.operationtroopsupport.org.

For more information on the Republicans' meeting, contact Giunta at 978-265-0597 or newburyportrepublican@gmail.com.