Every business and taxpayer in the county has the right to know about the potential 32 % tax increase. Too Many are unaware and will be blindsided next year with the tax bill. Then it will be too late. Please do all possible to spread the word before the next meeting on MONDAY 2/27. If you want copies of the flyer listed below please send a request to nrvteaparty@gmail.com .
MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAXPAYERS UNITE
YOUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PREPARING A BUDGET FOR NEXT YEAR. YOU AND YOUR NEIGHBORS NEED TO STAY ENGAGED IN THIS PROCESS TO PREVENT YOUR REAL ESTATE TAXES FROM ESCALATING. LET YOUR VOICES BE HEARD. TOGETHER WE CAN DEMAND OUR SUPERVISORS HEED OUR PLEA. THEY ARE NOW GOING TO INCREASE YOUR REAL ESTATE TAXES FROM THE PRESENT RATE OF 75 CENTS TO 99 CENTS UNLESS YOU ACT NOW.
CAN YOU STAND AN INCREASE OF 32 % ?
YOUR HOUSE & THE STORES YOU PATRONIZE WILL BE AFFECTED. THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS YOU PURCHASE WILL INCREASE, AS WELL AS THE TAXES ON YOUR HOME. IF YOU RENT, YOUR LANDLORD WILL PASS ON THE INCREASE TO YOU.
COME TO THE NEXT BOARD MEETING WHERE – MONTGOMERY CO. GOV’T CENTER – 755 ROANOKE STREET WHEN – 7:00 PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27th, 2012
SPEAK YOUR MIND DURING THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SEGMENT. PROPONENTS OF THIS INCREASE WERE THERE LAST MEETING , BUT MANY OF YOUR NEIGHBORS AND LOCAL MERCHANTS ALSO SHOWED UP TO TELL THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WE ARE OUTRAGED AT THIS DRAMATIC INCREASE.
DON’T STOP NOW. K E E P
T H E P R E S S U R E O N
CALL AND WRITE THESE BOARD MEMBERS TODAY
Supervisor: Annette Perkins perkinsas@montgomerycountyva.gov Phone: (540) 552-4706 Supervisor: Chris Tuck tuckca@montgomerycountyva.gov Phone: (540) 633-2354 Supervisor: Gary D. Creed creedgd@montgomerycountyva.gov Phone: (540) 392-7651 Supervisor: James D. Politis politisjd@montgomerycountyva.gov Phone: (540) 381-2778 Supervisor: William “Bill” Brown brownwh@montgomerycountyva.gov Phone: (540) 951-1721 Supervisor: Mary W. Biggs biggsmw@montgomerycountyva.gov Phone: (540) 951-2906 Supervisor: Matthew Gabriele gabrielemr@montgomerycountyva.gov Phone: (540) 951-0002
T H E Y W O R K F O R U S
NRVTEAPARTY.COM
NRV TEA PARTY cares about our community NRVteaparty@gmail.com
Enjoy great discussion with friends and neighbors at lunch.
1. Learn from the Unit Committee Chairperson about the petition process for the March 6, Primary Ballot. Why only two candidated on the Ballot?
2. Discuss how the Montgomery County Budget and School Board Budget battle will be won and lost. Huge Tax Increases impact EVERYONE. Not Now? Never Again? We The People shall make a difference.
Date: February 18, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00PM
Location: Alejandro’s Restaurant
Address: 1635 N. Franklin St., Christiansburg, across from the Rec. Center
ATTENTION MONTGOMERY COUNTY TAXPAYERS
YOUR COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IS PREPARING A BUDGET FOR NEXT YEAR.
THEY WILL BE DISCUSSING A PROPOSED INCREASE OF 21 CENTS IN REAL ESTATE
TAXES FROM THE PRESENT RATE OF 75 CENTS TO 96 CENTS.
THAT IS AN INCREASE OF 28%
( Do the math )
NOT ONLY YOUR HOUSE, BUT THE STORES YOU PATRONIZE WILL BE AFFECTED… THEY MUST PASS THEIR INCREASE ON TO YOU JUST TO SURVIVE IN THIS ECOMONY. THE PRICE OF THE PRODUCTS YOU PURCHASE WILL INCREASE, AS WELL AS THE TAXES ON YOUR HOME. IF YOU RENT, YOUR LANDLORD WILL PASS ON THE INCREASE TO YOU.
PLEASE ATTEND THE NEXT BOARD MEETING
WHERE – MONTGOMERY COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER
755 ROANOKE STREET
WHEN – 7:00 PM MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13th, 2012
SPEAK YOUR MIND DURING THE PUBLIC ADDRESS SEGMENT.
PROPONENTS OF THIS INCREASE WILL BE THERE TO DEMAND MORE MONEY.
LET THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS KNOW YOU ARE OUTRAGED
AT THIS DRAMATIC INCREASE.
NRVTEAPARTY.COM
NRV TEA PARTY cares about our community NRVteaparty@gmail.com
THE NEXT US SENATOR FOR VIRGINIA…
2012 is the year you will elect the next US Senator for Virginia. Learn everything about all the candidates before you cast your vote. This is the second candidate to speak at a NRV Tea Party meeting. Plan to attend on January 25.
The US Senate candidate E.W. Jackson is the guest speaker for the January 2012 meeting. He has energized audiences across Virginia with his powerful message.
Date: January 25, 2012
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Montgomery County Government Center Multi-Purpose Room #1
Address: 755 Roanoke Street • Christiansburg, VA 24073-3181
The 2012 Regular Session …
will convene on Wednesday, January 11, at 12 noon
Hundreds of bills important for your freedom in Virginia — so many the legislatures cannot read it all?
How you can follow the news and have your say?
What is being done in your behalf?
What you can do?
Begin with the Virginia General Assemby web site http://legis.state.va.us/ to follow Current Events at the Capitol and a wealth of information sources before the session begins. Sign up for news, bill reading, and alerts and keep your Delegate and Senator informed of your concerns in advance of the voting on the bills. Next….
Attend the Lobby Day Event January 16th
Lobby Day at the capital is a tremendous opportunity to meet with legislative members and be a part of the legislature process. The Delegates and Senators advise how important and helpful it is for us to attend this event/ to advance our agenda. Members who attended in prior years have shared a rewarding and enjoyable experience and helped them keep focused and informed of the bills and issues before the legislature.
Roanoke Tea Party has a bus trip to enable members to travel together to participate in lobby day. Sign up thru the Roanoke Tea Party web site….http://www.roanoketeaparty.com/lobby-day-january-16-sign-up-here/ The future belongs to those that show up. The Lobby Day is on January 16th. For $30 you can join us for a fun and important day to keep our agenda in front of our state legislators. Check out the same link (http://www.roanoketeaparty.com/lobby-day-january-16-sign-up-here/) for information on some of the exciting legislation we will be lobbying for.
2012 NRV Tea Party Schedule and the US Constitution
January 2012 Meeting
November and December are busy months not only for post election activity but for preparation and gatherings for Thanksgiving and Christmas and holiday celebrations. NRVTP newsletters for 2012 meetings will begin been soon. A powerful and exciting guest speaker is set for the January meeting (Please mark your calendars for January 25th for this meeting).
2012 Virginia Legislature
NRV Tea Party monthly meetings were not held for November/December. Thanks to all members who have been busy for freedom by following their hearts in attending various meetings and gatherings some with newly elected officials on local and national issues and preparing for the 2012 Virginia Legislature session. While NRVTP web site has been quiet, most members are still following tea party communications with actions of national Constitution or Tea Party groups and local partner groups and following issues individually thru their networks. With your help we hope to share resources and actions to promote successful 2012 Virginia Legislature results.
US CONSTITUTION
All of your hard work in liberty is made possible by our remarkable treasure…. the US Constitution. Be assured and at peace with the knowledge that your work is effective and of great value and follows the plan of the Declaration of Independence (so relevant and important in our lives today) and US Constitution.
Before our 2012 meeting schedule begins is a great time to put your concerns for our future into perspective with reflection on the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. The Free US Constitution Course at Hillsdale College is still available on line and is a tremendous tool for your family and friends to learn what we all need to know about the US Constitution. You can access this at the following links.
http://storiesofusa.com/free-us-constitution-course-from-hillsdale-college-starting-September-15th-2011/
Begin with the video # 1 and video # 2 links near the bottom of the page and then follow the week 2 thru week 6 videos
PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE of meeting day from THURSDAY to TUESDAY October 18 (day changed to enable tea party members to attend the League of Women Voters Candidate Forum at the Montgomery County Government Center on October 20)
NRV TEA PARTY OCTOBER MEETING GUEST SPEAKER:
The Virginia State Director of The National Federation of Independent Business shall be the guest speaker for the October meeting. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is the largest business advocacy group in the United States. The NFIB is leading the court fight in the lawsuit on healthcare. The NFIB business legal center filed the claim based upon the individual mandate to go alongside the states claim of violating interstate commerce.
Plan to attend to hear the latest update to the lawsuit on healthcare, and other recent regulatory oversteps by the current administration.
NRV Tea Party October Meeting
Date: Tuesday October 18, 2011
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Montgomery County Government Center – Multi-Purpose Room #1
NRV Tea Party September Meeting
Date: Thursday September 15 2011
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Montgomery County Government Center Board of Supervisors Meeting Room
Plan to attend for updates on what is happening in New River Valley Communities and the state and national scenes as well. Topics include progress on the NRVPDC Livability Initiative and the court challenges to Obamacare. Upcoming NRV Tea Party events and activity will be highlighted.
Surprise? or Finally?
obamacare mandate IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL !
You knew it…. but it is now official !
August 18 NRV Tea Party meeting …… dinner:
After a busy summer with so much happening locally and nationally (and not happening, i.e. freezing the debt ceiling! ) it would be nice to meet with friends and neighbors who share your love of USA and its founding principles… Our August meeting is just the opportunity to do so. Bring a friend or neighbor and share good food and conversation.
No guest speakers this time… Just a Tea Party Social gathering for dinner at Amelia’s Pizzeria & Restaurant (1130 Cambria St. NE 540 381-7878) in Christiansburg. You may meet with tea party friends and order from the buffet or menu individually. Arrive at 6 pm on August 18 and just ask to be seated with the tea party group. Share some ideas for upcoming meetings and actions.
Hope to see you there!
Date - Thursday August 18
Time- 6:00 to 8:00 PM
Location: Amelia’s Pizzeria & Restaurant| 1130 Cambria St NE, Christiansburg, VA 540 381 7878
Join us at the the Montgomery County Government Center, 755 Roanoke St., Christiansburg, multipurpose room #2 on Wednesday , July 20th. The meeting begins at 6:30PM. There is a lot going on so please don’t miss it.
Our speaker will be Trixie Averell, who as a long-time grassroots organizer and Roanoke resident, has built a strong network of activists throughout western Virginia who have stood with her on tough issues like balanced budgets and health care repeal. Trixie has organized AFP -sponsored bus trips form our area to Washington DC to rally against Obamacare and to cut spending.
Americans For Prosperity (AFP) is an organization of grassroots leaders who engage citizens in the name of limited government and free markets on the local, state and federal levels. Learn more about the organization at HTTP://americansforprosperity.
At our meeting Trixie will be speaking on the Debt Ceiling, energy, and we will discussion on Agenda 21.
We look foward to seeing you there.
