HELP PRESERVE LEGISLATIVE TERM LIMITS

Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom will host a seminar on how conservatives can defeat the November ballot issue that would erode term limits for state senators in Nebraska.  Liberal state senators want to increase their tenure from 2 4-yr. terms to 3 4-yr. terms, only a beginning to their effort to eliminate term limits altogether.   Bring friends to see our Power Point presentation and take home a packet to help publicize citizen opposition to term limits repeal.  Come to Millard Library, 132nd & Westwood Ln., Omaha, at 6:30 PM on Wed. Sept. 19. 

STOP BELLEVUE, NE. SALES TAX HIKE

     The Bellevue City Council has voted 5-0 to place a question on the Nov. 6 ballot, asking voters to approve an additional 1/2c local sales tax, increasing the local sales tax to 2c per dollar.  Including the 5.5c per dollar state sales tax, Bellevue residents would pay a total of 7c per dollar sales tax.  Supposedly, this additional sales tax would pay for improved infrastructure to entice businesses to locate in Bellevue.  However, our NTF examination of LB 357, passed by the Legislature earlier this year, reveals that cities could use this additional tax money for many unnecessary expenditures, like streetscapes, trolleys, ice rinks, and aquatic centers.  Proponents say that this higher tax will relieve property taxes, a ruse never proved true.       Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom would like to fight this tax hike, but only if  Bellevue residents volunteer to help us plan and implement a campaign.  We promise to work with you closely to accomplish this effort.  Please email us at netaxpayers@gmail.com.

CongressWatch Seminar

Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom will sponsor a CongressWatch seminar on Sat. Aug. 11, from 10 AM to 1 PM at Mutual First Federal Credit Union, 14510 F Street, one block west of 144^th & F Streets, Omaha.  The seminar will include two workshops on how to lobby and monitor your representative and senators.  Guest speakers are Cong. Lee Terry and the field director from National Taxpayers Union.  This event is free but reservations required.  Contact NTF at netaxpayers@gmail.com or call 402-551-0921.   

NEW TECHNOLOGY IN POLITICAL CAMPAIGNING

NE Taxpayers for Freedom cordially invites fiscal conservatives to attend our meeting on Wed. July 18, 6:30 PM, at Millard Library, 132^nd & Westwood Ln, Omaha.  Bring friends and learn about how to use new technology and new media in political campaigning.  Some examples: Facebook, Twitter, Ipads, Iphones, etc.  Keep current on the latest in political campaigning!  Bring your laptops.

INDEPENDENCE DAY CANDIDATE FAIR

Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom and Nebraska Tea Parties will sponsor an Independence Day “Candidate Fair” Tea Party Event on Sun. July 1, from 2-5 PM at Walnut Grove Park, 150th & Q Streets, Omaha. We invite the public to meet and greet about 18 local and state conservative candidates.  Hear them speak and visit their booths for information and to volunteer.  Our event also will feature singing, patriotic music, drawings for prizes, and games for children and adults, e.g., Pin the Blame on Obama, Bean Bag Bob Kerrey.

GRETNA TOWN HALL MEETING

Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom will host a City Watch town hall meeting at the Gretna, NE. American Legion Hall at 11690 South 216 Street.  This event is on Sat. June 16, 2012, from 10 AM to Noon.  The program will include a short Power Point presentation together with hard copy packets instructing citizens how to lobby and monitor their city council members and mayor on fiscal and regulatory issues. 

PROPERTY VALUATION TOWN HALL MEETING

Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom will host a Property Valuation Town Hall meeting on Wed. May 23, 6:30 PM, at the P.J. Morgan Co., 7801 Wakeley Plz., Omaha.  The purpose of this meeting is to advise property owners how to challenge the higher property valuations assessed on their homes and businesses in Douglas and Sarpy Counties.  The program includes a short Power Point presentation with accompanying hard copy packets that explain the history of the property valuation process in Nebraska.  Rick Kubat, Douglas County Asst.-Manager, and Douglas County Commissioner P.J. Morgan will explain how to challenge a higher property valuation.  This meeting is free and open to the public.

Axe the Tax

As part of its City Watch Project, Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom is launching a statewide project to mobilize taxpayers against the possible attempt by up to 86 municipalities to raise their local sales taxes by 1/2c per dollar. State senators overrode a veto by Gov. Dave Heineman to allow, under LB 357, Nebraska cities to raise their local sales tax rates. In the first phase of this project, NTF is urging taxpayers to vigorously lobby their city council members to vote NO on an enabling ordinance. 70% of a city council must approve such measure, 5 votes in a city council of 7. In municipalities in which city councils do pass enabling ordinances, NTF will work with taxpayers to defeat the ordinance when voted upon at the polls. Please join your fellow taxpayers on Wed. May 9, 6:15 PM at Millard Library, 132nd & Westwood Ln, Omaha, to begin the campaign to "Axe the Tax." Special pep talk by Omaha City Council Member Jean Stothert, followed by a short Power Point presentation, then petitions and issue papers to take home, so that you can lobby your city council members. 

AX THE TAX

As part of its City Watch Project, Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom is launching a statewide project to mobilize taxpayers against the possible attempt by up to 86 municipalities to raise their local sales taxes by 1/2c per dollar.  State senators overrode a veto by Gov. Dave Heineman to allow, under LB 357, Nebraska cities to raise their local sales tax rates.  In the first phase of this project, NTF is urging taxpayers to vigorously lobby their city council members to vote NO on an enabling ordinance.  70% of a city council must approve such measure, 5 votes in a city council of 7.  In municipalities in which city councils do pass enabling ordinances, NTF will work with taxpayers to defeat the ordinance when voted upon at the polls.  Please join your fellow taxpayers on Wed. May 9, 6:15 PM at Millard Library, 132nd & Westwood Ln, Omaha, to begin the campaign to "Axe the Tax."  Special pep talk by Omaha City Council Member Jean Stothert, followed by a short Power Point presentation, then petitions and issue papers to take home, so that you can lobby your city council members. 

THE GREAT DEBATE

Nebraska Taxpayers for Freedom will sponsor a "Great Debate" among conservative Senate candidates on Sunday, April 15, 2012, from 1-3 PM at Walnut Grove Park, 150th & Q Streets in Omaha. Candidates debating are Jon Bruning, Deb Fischer, Pat Flynn, and Don Stenberg. KFAB radio talk show host Scott Voorhees is moderator. Questions will pertain only to taxes, spending, and government regulation. The audience may ask questions of the candidates following the formal 1 hr. 15 min. debate. No vendors allowed. Rest room facilities will be available.