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Minneapolis Republicans
Events Archive
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Juneteenth Parade
Wrap-Up And BIG Thank You! |
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 Well, the Juneteenth
parade on June 21 was a big success - most people I've talked to
agreed that we had the best float in the parade. More importantly we
delivered our message - that it was Republicans who were there on
Galveston Island on June 19, 1865, freeing the slaves from their
bondage. It seems that some of the people at Juneteenth were
under the mistaken impression that it was Democrats who freed the
slaves! Click here for photos of this
great event.
Furthermore our candidates
Barb Davis White, Grant
Cermak, and Yoman Brunson
had a great opportunity to meet the people of the Northside and talk
about liberty and freedom from the chains of government tyranny.
Thank you very much to all of you who participated - you did
wonderful work
and it really paid off!
Mission accomplished. |
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MCRC sends delegate to GOP
National Convention! |
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 Our
own Steve Rogers, Ward 4 Chair,
was elected as a delegate on Saturday, April 5th, at the at the CD5
convention in Robbinsdale. 268 delegates were seated and voted 3
delegates to the National Convention: Kris Broberg, Juliette Jordal
and Robert Steven Rogers. Two alternates were also elected: Corey
Sax and Adam Weingold. Congratulations to all those elected! 51 out
of 129 resolutions were voted on before adjournment.
Also,
Barb Davis White was unanimously endorsed as our candidate to
run against Keith Ellison for the 5th congressional seat.
(Source: MNGOP CD5 website) |
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Past events/news items |
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Thousands defy cold for
2008 Tax Rally! |
| 6,000 Minnesotans filled the Capital grounds on Saturday, April
12th, to send a "no new taxes" message to our politicians. Click
here for more info and photos. |
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Democrats hit
Minneapolis hard with new tax increases! |
Here's a brief summary
of the increased tax burden on the citizens of Minneapolis:
Start By Raising The Gas Tax Immediately – With Additional
Increases Phased In During Summer Driving Season. “Raise the gas
tax by 8½ cents a gallon by 2014. The increases would be phased in,
going up 2 cents next month, another half cent on Aug. 1 and 3 cents
on Oct. 1. After that, it would go up half a cent a year for six
years. …. A passenger car owner who drives 12,000 miles a year and
gets 22 miles per gallon would pay about $46 a year more in gas
taxes.” (Bill Salisbury, “Legislature OKs Roads Plan,” Pioneer
Press, February 22, 2008)
Let Metro Counties Raise The Sales Tax Without A Referendum And
Add A New Excise Tax. “In addition, county boards in the
seven-county metro area could impose a quarter-cent sales tax and a
$20 excise tax on new vehicles. … No referendum would be required.”
(Mike Kaszuba, Mark Brunswick, “Legislature Sends Gas-Tax Bill To
Veto-Ready Governor,” Star Tribune, February 22, 2008)
New Minneapolis Sales Tax: 7.40%
And New St. Paul Sales Tax: 7.25%
“Increase the sales tax in the
seven-county metro area by a quarter of a cent to pay for bus and
rail transit. The measure would raise the sales tax 0.25 percent to
6.75 percent in suburban cities, 7.25 percent in St. Paul and 7.40
percent in Minneapolis.” (Bill Salisbury, “Legislature OKs Roads
Plan,” Pioneer Press, February 22, 2008)
Add Additional Sales Tax To Cars
Purchased In Metro Area. “The bill also adds a $20 sales tax to
motor vehicles sold in the metro area.” (Bill Salisbury,
“Legislature OKs Roads Plan,” Pioneer Press, February 22, 2008)
Increase License Tab Fees On
All New Cars.
“Boost license tab fees on newly
purchased cars and trucks. If you keep your current vehicle, your
fee would not go up. But if you buy a new car in Minnesota or a used
car from another state, you would pay a fee of 1.25 percent of the
purchase price. That would be $250 on a $20,000 car.” (Bill
Salisbury, “Legislature OKs Roads Plan,” Pioneer Press, February 22,
2008)
For more details go to
www.taxapalooza.com
Posted February 26, 2008 |
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Minneapolis City Republican
Committee convention was a great success! |
| On Monday, February 18th, well over
50 Republican activists from all over the city came together at the Kenwood Neighborhood Center
and elected ward chairs and officers from all 13 wards. The crowded room
was full of lively conversation which lasted until closing time.
Congratulations to all our ward chairs! Click
here for more information. Posted February 21, 2008. |
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