January 19, 2015
ACTION ITEM

ATTEND THE ROCHESTER CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21

The Rochester City Council is considering accessing a gas franchise fee on all gas meters in Rochester to supplement their bloated budget. The council is also looking at assessing every household a street light fee and a hydrant fee. Citizens Against Stealth Taxes (CAST) will be presenting to the council. You need to bring your friends and neighbors to the meeting and show council members we do not support another hidden tax.

Date: Wednesday, January 21 

Location: City Hall Council Chambers

Time: 7:00 pm (arrive early to get a seat)

Print a copy of the petition and start collecting signatures. . . CLICK HERE>>>    

To view the presentation . . . CLICK HERE>>> 

ROCHESTER TEA PARTY NEWS
IF YOU MISSED THE PRESENTATION ON PROPOSED GAS FRANCHISE FEE...
Tom DeBoer Rochester Gas Fee 01 15 2014

TAX DAY RALLY - SILENT AUCTION

We will be holding our annual tax day rally on April 15th. The silent auction last year was a huge hit because of the donations we received from you and other community members and businesses. If you or someone you know has an item they would like to donate send an email to: RochesterTeaParty@gmail.com.  

NATIONAL TEA PARTY NEWS
JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST THE FEC!

In this week's op-ed for the Washington Times, Tea Party Patriots co-founder Jenny Beth Martin partnered with FreedomWorks CEO and President Matt Kibbe to address . . . READ MORE>>>

ROCHESTER NEWS
CITY LEADERS TEST CROWDGAUGE TOOL FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON ROCHESTER'S FUTURE

As our city's leaders continue to map out Rochester's future, they are seeking the community's input in a way that might surprise you.  Some of Rochester's board members and officials were guinea pigs Thursday night on this new planning tactic. . . READ MORE>>>

THOUGHT OF THE WEEK

The federal government, which has Tomahawk cruise missiles and Apache, Blackhawk, Kiowa and Lakota helicopters, and used the code name "Geronimo" in the attack that killed Osama bin Laden, officially objects to the name of the Washington Redskins. . .  REALLY? 

MINNESOTA NEWS
LISTENING SESSION: PROPERTY TAXES   
In response to expressed constituent concerns regarding rising property taxes, State Representatives Nels Pierson (R-Rochester) and Duane Quam (R-Byron) will hold a property tax listening session in . . . READ MORE>>> 
 
NOTE:  Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 651-296-9710 or emailing grant.erickson@house.mn to sign up.  
NATIONAL NEWS
OBAMA'S THREAT TO VETO IRAN SANCTIONS: A 'SCHOOLYARD BULLY'

Republicans slammed President Barack Obama's warning that Congress could destroy continuing nuclear negotiations with Iran if tougher sanctions are imposed . . . READ MORE>>>

OPERATION 'CHOKE POINT' STRIKES AGAIN

Fox News "Special Report" - Operation Choke Point Hits Wisconsin Gun Store. . . CLICK TO WATCH>>>
NEW YORK CITY JUST BANNED YET ANOTHER COMMON PRODUCT

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and his administration announced on Thursday that the city will ban polystyrene foam, effective July 1. . . READ MORE>>>

BLACK PASTOR: LIBERALISM IS 'CANCEROUS AND DEVASTATING TO THE BLACK FAMILY'

Bishop E.W. Jackson, a charismatic conservative leader, says in this exclusive video interview that he finds it "ironic" that Ogletree, whom he knows as a Harvard Law classmate, feels so victimized when he is "making a six figure salary." . . . READ MORE>>>

Each of us owe the men and women of our local enforcement organizations a special thanks for upholding our laws, putting themselves in harm's way, to serve and protect the citizens of Rochester. THANK YOU !  

Rochester Tea Party Patriots

EVENTS

SOUTH METRO CAMPAIGN FOR LIBERTY MEETUP

Thursday January 22 at 7:00 pm
Davanni's Pizza & Hot Hoagies in Savage, Minnesota
PROPERTY TAXES LISTENING SESSION - ALBERT LEA

NOTE:  Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 651-296-9710 or emailing grant.erickson@house.mn to sign up.
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