Newsletter
Ag Fair Fun, Friends, New Faces
By Laura Benson
The MCGOP had a highly successful week at the 74th Montgomery County Agricultural Fair and we thank all of you who stopped by to visit. We were there to encourage people to get involved and help us continue our quest towards positive change and outcomes at the local and state levels. We greeted thousands who passed our tent; raised awareness of the MCGOP and the 2T petition; met many new people of various faiths, ethnicities and political affiliations; and of course, got an earful from angry and frustrated MoCo residents and taxpayers. Some of the most popular questions were 1) How can I sign the 2T Petition?; 2) What is going on with MCPS?; 3) Why don’t the Democrats have a tent at the Fair? (because they are broke, owe the IRS back taxes and have a leadership crisis?); and, 4) Did you ever think you would see such corruption in our government?
A family at the MoCo Ag Fair having fun with face-masks of the Presidents
The week was filled with both familiar and new faces and we did our best to encourage each other and share a laugh. There were also those moments that make time stand still such as the visiting Brazilian family each asking for a flag and then chanting “USA, USA” and a family whose three children serenaded us with the Star-Spangled Banner. We also were visited by some very impressive young conservatives who are trying to figure out these strange times and expressed how the school system has let them down. The good news is that they are very focused on charting their own path forward and not letting the social justice static deter them. TELL ME MORE>
WORK FOR THE ELECTIONS BOARD - PROTECT OUR BALLOT
Wednesday August 23 is Poll Worker Recruitment Day
In all the major democracies people watch each other to make sure the vote is fair and honest. Republicans have to do the same. Registrations in Montgomery County are almost 6 to 1 non-Republican. If there aren't enough Republican workers they'll still have the election, just pair up Independents with Democrat poll workers. Not the best option. We NEED folks to work.
Although these are volunteer positions they pay a stipend for the work. Though it’s typically a long day, shorter shifts and many different jobs are available. You should find something you can do - to help guarantee the vote is fair, all legal votes are counted and the ballots are secure. We NEED you.
Check HERE, see what you can do and sign up with the Board of Elections to help run a free, fair and timely election. Visit a MoCo Library on Wednesday August 23 to find more info.
The Montgomery County Republican Party
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
The direction of this county needs to change. We ask for your support so we can continue to push back and fight for common sense policies and a sustainable direction for MoCo. Please donate now and let us know if you will volunteer.
MCGOP Finance Chair
Contact me at: [email protected]
Thanks so much for chipping in!
If you'd prefer to mail a check, send it to MCGOP, 15833 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855.
Thank you for your generosity!
Not One Democrat Stood Up
Not one elected Democrat on the Federal, State or County level has stood up and supported our citizens who are asking for their kids' freedom from sexualized content in "storybooks" taught by union teachers in the MC public schools.
Not one.
American citizens, newly immigrated or here for generations, are disappointed that the 7 women who make up the all-Democrat Montgomery County Board of Education won't honor the parents' religious right to opt-out their kids from sexualized education in the public elementary schools. Asian, African, European, Muslim, Christian, Jewish and others are denigrated by the all-Democrat political establishment in Montgomery County. One Councilmember uses degrading terms like "White Supremacists" and "Zionist Jews" to describe those who disagree with her.
"It's not about being anti-gay" said one mother. "It's about reading and talking about sex to my little kids without my knowledge or consent!"
Watch this video of their most recent plea at the Board of Education. We're sure you'll see someone who looks like you demonstrating their disappointment at the way the School Board's all Democrat members - as well as all the elected local and state Democrats, ignore their pleas to stop the public schools from using sexual content "storybooks" to sway their kids and turn them against the religious and moral teachings of their parents and grandparents.
NOT ONE elected Democrat has come to their defense or backed their viewpoint. They expected so much more from this land of democracy that they live in.
Not one.
Perhaps they should ask Terry McAuliffe of Virginia if he's changed his mind about whether Parents and Guardians should have a say in their kids' education. Governor Glenn Youngkin knows the answer.
The Republican Party of Montgomery County, Maryland
Most of these parents are Democrats, yet they're being either ignored or insulted by their own elected representatives. Tell us what you think at [email protected]
From our August Breakfast With Friends!
The Republican Breakfast Club
We had a great August Republican Breakfast in Rockville with Congressional candidates Heath Barnes and Tom Royals, and discussion by Vice Chair Dennis Melby. It's great to meet so many non-WOKE folk in one room!
Make reservations for the September 12 Breakfast by emailing MCGOP Secretary Lori Jaffe HERE
Moms for Liberty Montgomery Chapter Chair Lindsey Smith spoke at the August Young Republican Mass Rally to protect kids in Montgomery County Public Schools
A packed house and filming by FOX 5 greeted the August meeting of the Montgomery County Young Republicans in Rockville.
LEISURE WORLD REPUBLICANS MEETING POSTPONED
Meeting will take place in September
Details forthcoming. Contact President Bob Kammer for info at [email protected]
Visit Us At The Montgomery County Fair!
"Pigs, Pies and Politics"
AUGUST 11-19 -Montgomery County Ag Fair – MCGOP Booth (late morning thru evening).
Meet Republican Congressional candidates
- HEATH BARNES - August 14 10:00 AM on
- HEATH BARNES - August 15 10:00 AM on
- BRENDA THIAM - August 15 7:00 PM on
- TOM ROYALS - August 17 10:00 AM on
- BRENDA THIAM - August 18 4:00 PM on
- BRENDA THIAM - August 19 4:00 PM on
Click the photo for info on the Ag Fair.
If you, your friends and family are coming to the great Montgomery County Fair in Gaithersburg, make sure you visit us at the GOP Big Top across from the 4H Center. Cheer on the Party, get some literature and talk to other non-WOKE folk! Tuesday, Seniors free admission til 5 PM, Thursday free admission for Military til 5 PM with ID.
MCGOP Committee Member Laura Benson greeting visitors at the MCGOP Big Top located near the 4H Center at the Fair.
HELP US HANDLE THE HEAT!
While we toughed out the July heat, temperatures 
continue to rise in our communities due to policy decisions being made by County Executive Marc Elrich, the County Council and the Board of Education.
Here are a few of the HOT topics:
Property tax increase effective July 1. Despite complaints from residents, Realtors and business owners, the 4.7% increase was approved - and then we were told how much money residents saved since it wasn’t the 10% increase proposed by the County Executive Marc Elrich! We have voiced concern about the excessive budget spending, the lack of fiscal discipline and how we will hear the same story again next year about a budget deficit. MCGOP opposed the property tax increase, double digit recordation tax increase and a huge increase in impact taxes.
School Board Denies Parents Rights. The MCPS Board of Education is not allowing parents to opt their children out of classes and books relating to sexuality and gender. There have been three rallies to protest this decision and MCGOP has been there to support the parents.
Rising Crime. Residents are becoming increasingly concerned about vandalism, assaults, car jackings and shoplifting---much of which is committed by young teens. How can this get turned around with the soft-on-crime laws enacted at the state level and a reduced police force in our county? We must all continue to speak up (call, write and show up at hearings). MCGOP “Backs the Blue” and continues to push for policies that help law enforcement do their job.
Road Diet “Driving” Motorists Mad. The road diet includes converting car lanes to bike lanes. If you have driven down Old Georgetown Road or through downtown Silver Spring, you experience what the road diet has done for the motorist--frustration, confusion and traffic jams during rush hour. MCGOP ran ads in MoCo 360 and on social media to put the spotlight on $80M in the county budget for bike lanes.
Taxpaying residents are frustrated and that is reflected in our declining population (even after counting the illegal migrants arriving). The direction of this county needs to change. We ask for your support so we can continue to push back and fight for common sense policies and a sustainable direction for MoCo. Please donate now and let us know if you will volunteer.
With Gratitude
MCGOP Finance Chair
Contact me at: [email protected]