Join us for our next SVTP meeting:
Congressman Bobby Schilling (17th District) will join us for our September meeting. Congressman Schilling will share with us some of his experiences since going to Washington in January and discuss pending legislation. We will cover our SVTP business, introduce Congressman Schilling, then open the meeting up so you can ask him questions. We hope you will join us and come with many interesting questions!
A Fond Farewell
Since getting involved in the tea party and following local politics, I have had occasion to interact with many elected representatives at the local and state level. Some of them are there to serve their own purposes, but some are truly there for the right reason--to serve. One man I have recently come to know and respect a great deal is Lee County Board member, Hal Maroney. Hal has served in the military, has been very involved in the Honor Flight and has served the citizens of Lee County with honor and integrity.
The first time I spoke to Hal at length was regarding the truck stop issue. He was still weighing the facts when we spoke and sought my opinion on the issue. He wanted to hear from as many people as possible before he reached a decision. When it came to a vote, he voted against my position. He called me afterward, because he wanted to share with me his reason for supporting the project. I believe Hal is a man who has never taken decisions that affect other people lightly. He was elected to do what is in the best interest of Lee County residents and he took that responsibility seriously. We had many discussions after that first one and I always looked forward to talking with him...his passion, optimism and humor were contagious and he always made me smile.
Hal's life was ended prematurely this week in a motorcycle accident between Sterling and Dixon. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult and heartbreaking time. Hal was a true Patriot and a wonderful person to be around. I am sure that he will be missed by many because of all the wonderful ways he has touched people's lives. | |
 Heritage Action Foundation
Grades Congress
How Conservative is your Representative? For too long, politicians have used conservative rhetoric in public only to turn around and vote the wrong way when they think their constituents are not looking. This has to stop. With each vote cast in Congress, freedom either advances or recedes. Heritage Action's scorecard is a comprehensive and revealing barometer of a lawmaker's willingness to fight for conservative policies in Congress. | | | Get involved and make a difference in 2012!
We are looking for volunteers to help us with our upcoming voter events and saukvalleyvoter.com website. If you would like to help us communicate with candidate campaigns, organize voter fairs or keep our voter resources up-to-date, the help would be appreciated!
We need folks to find candidates in each race for 2012, and email us the candidate name, office they are seeking and a web address so that we can make sure our Candidates page at saukvalleyvoter.com is a complete resource for local voters.
If you would like to help us educate voters for the 2012 elections, please email us at saukvalleyteaparty@live.com! | | IL GOP Bosses Push Presidential Delegate
Power Grab By DOUG IBENDAHL The consolidation of power continues within the Illinois GOP. At the Illinois Republican Party’s quarterly meeting on August 18th in Springfield, the 19 members of the State Central Committee were asked to sign-off on a big change to the way Presidential delegates and alternates will be chosen next year. CONTINUE READING | TeaCon is Coming to Illinois! TeaCon Midwest 2011 will take place in Schaumburg, IL just west of downtown Chicago on 9/30/11 and 10/1/11 -- Don't miss your chance to attend this awesome Tea Party Convention, right here in Illinois! Get your tickets now to see Glenn Beck, Dana Loesch, Andrew Brietibart, Steven Crowder and 2012 Presidential Candidates all in one place! There will even be a Straw Poll. For ticket info, CLICK HERE
| Dems Map vs Fair Map
The Battle Wages On As, I am sure, most of you know, the gerrymandered mess of a map passed by the Democrat majority in Springfield and signed into law by Governor Quinn has been challenged in the courts. This map forces many Republican Congressmen into the same districts, almost certain to assure that the Democrats regain some of the seats needed for them to retake the majority in the House of Representatives! The map that has been proposed by Republicans and citizen's groups offers much clearer, more understandable and fairer districts. View both maps by clicking HERE . | Dekalb County Tea Party Meeting
Featuring Dan Proft and Li Arrellano
Saturday, September 24 at 8:00am
Spring Grove Family Restaurant, 682 Park Avenue, Genoa IL
Dan Proft was a candidate for Governor in 2010 and is a political commentator on WLS
Liandro Arrellano is the owner of Jimmy John's in Dixon and 2012 Candidate for IL's 90th Legislative District
www.ArellanoForStateRep.com | |
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