NETTP Meetings
Posted April 4th, 2011 by Julie
We’ve got an unbelievable night planned for April 11. You MUST be there, and you MUST invite every voter in NE Tarrant County that you can.
NE Tarrant County Municipal Candidate Fair & Straw Poll
1060 E Highland, Southlake TX 76092
6-7pm – fair and straw poll (polls close immediately at 7pm)
7:15-7:30 – Lela Pittenger, candidate for US Senate
7:30-8:30 – Michael Badnarik on the Federal Reserve and fiat money
8:30 – straw poll results announced
First, from 6-7pm we’ll have a candidate fair. We’ve invited the contested candidates from all our cities to set up tables and meet the voters one on one (scroll down to see the list of those who have confirmed attendance). NO CANDIDATE SPEECHES! We’ll be handing out their answers to our tea party questionnaire, AND we’ll be conducting a straw poll. Join us and decide for yourself who to vote for. All politics start locally! And remember, the key to a successful candidate fair and straw poll is to have a lot of people there! Invite everyone you can! Post it to your Facebook pages too!
We’ll be offering two slices of pizza and a drink for $5 at this event (while supplies last), so don’t worry about dinner. Just get to the fair before the polls close!
Then at 7:15 we’ll hear from our first US Senate candidate, Lela Pittenger. Between now and October, we’ll have one candidate at each of our monthly meetings. We’ll ask each of them the same pre-determined questions of concern to tea party members. Let’s get to know them and make an educated decision on who should receive our votes and our support.
At 7:30 we’ll start our presentation on the Federal Reserve and fiat money. This is a huge topic in the US right now as we watch the value of our dollar decrease world-wide. Our speaker is the reknowned Michael Badnarik of Constitution Preservation, an expert on this topic.
At 8:30 we’ll announce the winner of our straw poll.
I told you… it’s going to be a packed night. You don’t want to miss one moment of it!
CANDIDATE RSVP LIST
Wanna know which candidates have committed to attending the candidate fair? Click here. You’ll also be able to see who has completed the NETTP questionnaire and who has signed NETTP’s transparency pledge.
CANDIDATE FAIR PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Municipal Candidates Get a Candidate Fair and Straw Poll
On April 11, 2011, citizens from eleven NE Tarrant County cities will be able to come to one location to meet and question candidates running for mayor, city council and school boards in their respective cities. This Candidate Fair will be held at the Highland Meadow Montessori Academy gym: 1060 E. Highland, Southlake TX 76092, and will be from 6:00 – 7:00p.m.
Candidates will be available to answer citizens’ questions and will have the chance to provide literature with their positions on issues. In addition, each candidate has been asked to fill out a questionnaire that will be available at the Fair and online (www.NETarrantTeaParty.com). Once voters have had the chance to speak to the candidates, they will enjoy voting in the Straw Poll that will be set up. The winners of the Straw Poll will be announced at the end of the night’s events, so everyone will want to stick around for those winner announcements.
The NE Tarrant Tea Party represents Grapevine, Southlake, Colleyville, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Keller, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Watauga, and Haltom City and has invited all contested race candidates from these cities to attend this event. Because we strive for an informed electorate and know that all politics begins at home, we are excited to host this event for these communities. We urge all citizens to come, meet and question these candidates so that they can decide who they will vote for in these important elections. Election day is May 14th, 2011.
Immediately following the night’s Candidate Fair and Straw Poll will be a presentation by Michael Badnarik on the Federal Reserve System. All are invited to attend!
Posted April 3rd, 2011 by Fred
The NE Tarrant Tea Party submitted a questionnaire to all municipal and school board candidates in our area of coverage for our upcoming Candidate Fair on April 11. Here’s a sampling of some of the answers we’ve received so far from the municipal candidates:
Q: Will you oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes?
Fort Worth City Council Dist. 2 Race-
As I have stated, no more taxing. I will FIGHT to lower taxes and spur growth. Paul Rudisill
… During tough budget cycles, we asked each department to cut back 10% and we made very difficult decisions to reduce positions and departments. However, citizens and taxpayers are supportive of certain services which they deem vital and will not support draconian cuts… Sal Espino
Q: Which programs would you cut in the city, and which ones would you grow?
Southlake City Council Place 1-
I would cut any non-essential services that the citizens deem unnecessary. The citizen’s survey indicates areas where there could be cuts. I would grow our inter local agreements with our neighbor cities and counties, advocate more joint use with our school districts and look for other areas to economize to save our tax payers’ money. Martin Schelling
NRH Council Place 7-
There are no programs I would cut at this time. I would look at Economic Development to see what can be done to insure business growth. All programs need to be monitored during the budget year. Charles Spradling
Keller City Council Place 6-
Keller did an efficiency study that I have tried to obtain, but they will not release it to the general public (it deals with personnel). They used the study to cut 19 positions last year, but I believe there is more waste included in the study. Once elected, I plan to use that study to find and cut waste. Doug Miller
Bedford City Council Place 6-
I would cut the recreational facility OVER spending. It’s way too much while we have rusty pipes and live wires sticking out of the ground and eroding sewers, still, after a 12% sewer rate increase. We must attack our basic city services. It’s showing that the council isn’t paying enough attention and isn’t getting a little dirty themselves. This is more than a ribbon cutting we are talking about… Sarah Sisson
Q: What is one burning issue that prompted you to run for this position?
Colleyville City Council Place 4-
The budget shortfall of approximately 2 million dollars for 2011. Scott Gunnip
Q: Do you support having a minimum percentage of school district payroll expenses of professional staff be full-time classroom teachers? If so, what minimum percentage would you support?
Carroll ISD Trustee Place 3-
I’m not certain there is some magic number out there that would fit every district and I think past legislative efforts (65% Rule) illustrate this. That being said, I’m an advocate for smaller class sizes. However, smaller class sizes mean more teachers, which means increased expenses. Sue Armstrong
Q: What else would you like voters to know about you?
Carroll ISD Trustee Place 3-
I will make every effort to repeal the “no test papers returned to students” Carroll ISD policy and demand that the school board instruct teachers to allow students & parents to see what the student did wrong (or right) and to show parents progress or set backs as they happen. Carroll’s Public Education Mission Objective #1 is: “Parents will be full partners with educators in the education of their children.” It is my learned opinion that Carroll ISD violates this Objective by refusing to include parents as full partners and return graded test papers to students and parents. This MUST stop now! Keith Houser
Q: What are your top three recommendations in handling the current financial issues facing the ISD?
Carroll ISD Trustee Place 2-
(1) Carroll ISD has increased non-instructional spending over 25% in the last five years with only 2% enrollment growth. We must examine these increases and aggressively reduce our administrative spending.
(2) Carroll ISD must limit future spending growth. Any increase in spending in a specific area must be fully paid for by savings in other areas.
(3) Carroll ISD must aggressively pursue non-tax measures to increase revenue. Other Robin Hood payer districts have been very successful using charitable organizations and cooperative efforts with local business to increase revenue without raising taxes. Fred Stovall
Our Candidate Fair will be held at the Highland Meadow Montessori Academy gym: 1060 E. Highland, Southlake TX 76092, on April 11th from 6:00 – 7:00p.m.
Candidates will be available to answer citizens’ questions and will have the chance to provide literature with their positions on issues. In addition, each candidate’s questionnaire will be available at the Fair and online (www.NETarrantTeaParty.com). Once voters have had the chance to speak to the candidates, they will enjoy voting in the Straw Poll. The winners of the Straw Poll will be announced at the end of the night’s events, so everyone will want to stick around for those winner announcements.
Posted April 1st, 2011 by Julie
Patriots,
NE Tarrant Tea Party is a grassroots organization. This means that ALL efforts come from everyday people like you and me. Ideas, tasks, goals… all are managed by the members, not by one leader. It’s what makes the tea party movement SO effective, and, frankly, so hard to tear down.
But being a grassroots movement only works if the people stay involved! We have a few members who have really stepped up with some great ideas that they are seeing through. Here they are. Please work with them if you can!
- NETTP member Janna Easton has a goal to get rid of Todd Smith as her State Representative. (I share this passion, by the way, and I know many of you do too!). Rather than sit around and wait for someone else to do something about it, she started collecting names and email addresses of those who want to join in this effort. She’s been in touch with each of them and held meetings. If you want to be a part of this, please contact her at jeaston4444@commonsensecitizens.net.
- NETTP member Roger Beatty learned a very inexpensive and effective way to advertise to a targeted audience about Obama. His goal is to make sure Obama does NOT get re-elected in 2012! He advertises via Facebook, and he’s looking for others who would be willing to multiply his efforts. He’ll teach you how. It will cost $5-$10-$15 or so (you set the amount), and he says the rewarding feeling you get as you watch reactions to your own ad is well worth the money. It’s a fun, easy, satisfying and effective part to play in saving America. If you are interested in learning more, contact Roger at 817-488-9162 or Roger.Beatty@commonsensecitizens.net. Don’t worry about having creative ad skills. You just have to be able to type.
- NETTP member Pat Ray heard Glenn Beck’s call for a Mobfest Food Drive on April 21 and she wanted to get involved. But she can’t do it on her own so she’s developed a plan to involve all those willing to help from NETTP. She needs volunteers to collect non-perishable food items and then divide and distribute them to unemployment offices, senior centers and needy families. She says, “As we know, there are many families having a very hard time making money stretch. If we can help them, then that is what we should do.” This will require a great many volunteers. Please bring your food donation to the April 11 meeting or to the Tax Day Tea Party on April 15. Please ask your friends and neighbors to donate too. Volunteer to help sort and distribute the food by calling Pat at 817-306-6008 or emailing nutmeger@commonsensecitizens.net.
What I love about all of these ideas are that these people took the initiative to make them happen. They didn’t come to me and say, “Julie, here’s an idea you should do.” They said, “Julie, here’s an idea I want to do.” See the difference? What are YOU passionate about? What ideas can YOU make happen? If it’s one of the above, please volunteer today! Nothing can get done without YOU getting involved!
Thanks,
Julie McCarty
NE Tarrant Tea Party
promoting constitutional governance in every precinct in our districts, one voter at a time
www.NETarrantTeaParty.com
Posted March 30th, 2011 by Julie
Tea Party Leaders, Your Voice is Needed
by Sibyl West on March 30, 2011
by Peggy Venable | March 30, 2011 | Americans for Prosperity
Our voices needed in Austin on Wednesday, April 6.
We are working with other groups to hold a press conference and day at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 6. We know it is short notice, but the state budget is moving quickly and we anticipate the House will pass some good amendments Friday and this weekend – we want the Senators to be onboard.
Tea party voters and limited government advocates have been vastly outnumbered at the Capitol this legislative session.
- Today, the group Cover Texas Now (advocating for ObamaCare) and school administrators and their lobby organizations converged on the Capitol with similar messages: Don’t cut spending, and drain all of the Rainy Day Fund.
- Earlier in the week, a group rallied at the Capitol chanting “3 point 2 just won’t do” referring to the Rainy Day Funds the legislature might use to fill this year’s revenue shortfall.
- These groups are calling on legislators to use all of the rainy day funds.
We need to send a message to Legislatures that you support cutting the budget and remind lawmakers that the voters demanded in November that our lawmakers stop overspending and stop mortgaging our children’s futures.
It is short notice, but the House will likely pass the budget this weekend and send it to the Senate. We want to support the spending cuts the House will be making and provide support for those in the Senate.
You can help shape the future of Texas. If we don’t cut spending now, then when?
We hope you or someone from your tea party could come to Austin to participate.
Please share this with your friends and plan to be at the Capitol on Wednesday, April 6, mid-morning. We will provide more specific information tomorrow.
Peggy Venable | Director
Americans for Prosperity – Texas
Posted March 30th, 2011 by Julie
NE Tarrant Tea Party is proud to welcome back with us Rick Green of Wallbuilders! His presentation will be on The Church & Politics. How do we get the Church involved? Let’s find out!
Monday, August 15
6:30-8:00pm
1060 E Highland in Southlake 76092 (gym of Highland Meadow Montessori Academy, Bldg 1020)
dinner at 6pm for $5
Also speaking on August 15: a candidate for US Senate
Posted March 30th, 2011 by Julie
The NE Tarrant Tea Party is committed to educating voters on candidates. That’s why we are hosting one US Senate candidate at each of our upcoming tea party meetings. The candidate will have 2-3 minutes to introduce themselves, and then we will have a Q&A session for the next 12-13 minutes. The questions are provided to the candidates in advance from our tea party, and the same ones will be asked of each candidate.
Here’s the schedule:
- April 11 – Lela Pittenger
- May 9 – Ted Cruz
- June 13 – Roger Williams
- July 11 – Glenn Addison
- Aug 15
- Sept 12 – Elizabeth Jones
- Oct 10
(Tom Leppert and Michael Williams have both committed to attend but are still working on their calendars).
Posted January 10th, 2011 by Julie
Join other tea party members in your city for a chance to get to know each other and talk about local issues. With municipal elections coming up, this is a great chance to discuss candidates and platforms.
All cities will meet from 9:30-10:30am at 1060 E Highland in Southlake in the gym of Highland Meadow Montessori Academy (Bldg 1020). Within that space we’ll divvy up into our respective cities.
Coffee and donuts will be served.
Posted January 10th, 2011 by Julie
Mar 28, 5-8pm
Join us at Bosses Pizza at 201 N. Main in Keller for good food and good fellowship. 20% of your ticket will be donated to NETTP!
Posted January 10th, 2011 by Julie
Mar 21, 6:30-8:00pm — NOTE THE DATE CHANGE FROM MARCH 14 DUE TO SPRING BREAK
1060 E Highland, Southlake, in the gym of Highland Meadow Montessori Academy (bldg 1020)
Topic: Immigration
Our guest speaker is Rebecca Forest, founder of the Immigration Reform Coalition of Texas (IRCOT) and the Texas Alliance for America Legal Defense and Education Fund (TAALDEF). Her presentation will center around immigration issues as they pertain to Texas, and what is currently happen in the the Texas legislature.
Posted January 10th, 2011 by Julie
The number one request from our members is education regarding the US Constitution. With that in mind, we’ve decided to host a series of movie nights to show Reviving The Constitution. This film series was put out by the highly respected Hillsdale College. It contains 5 sessions, and we’ll be showing them all. Join us!
Jul 7, 6:30-8:00pm
1060 E Highland, Southlake, in the gym of Highland Meadow Montessori Academy
Reviving the Constitution
The Constitution, which provides the structure of our liberties, has been under assault by the Progressive movement for well over a century. Today it is customarily forgotten or ignored by policymakers in Washington, D.C. This Hillsdale College Town Hall seminar helps us understand the importance of the Constitution, how it has been undermined, and what is needed to revive it.
Jul 7… Session 5: The Administrative State and the Duties of Citizens
Presented by Larry Arnn, President, Hillsdale College
How are we to understand our government today and its underlying principles? How should we think about the Constitution when it is so widely ignored? How can we act upon its principles?
running time: 59 min
Please note: our movie nights are designed to be easy on our volunteers. This means there will be no greeters, registration, dinner, merchandise sales or snacks. Please feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks, and bring enough to share if you’d like. You also may want to bring a cushion for the folding chairs!
Also, it is NOT necessary to have watched previous sessions before watching later sessions. All sessions are available on You Tube for you to view them at your own leisure:
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Session 5
