Cascade County Libertarian Party

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Rib and Chop House Receives Great Response From Community
Latigo & Lace Artist Showcase - Don Hanson
Great Falls Library Receives Montana Genealogical Society Award.
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So far this case is involving the infringement of 3 bill of rights amendments: free speech, bear arms, and due process.

A Montana case tests the constitutionality of the Gun-Free School Zones Act Last summer, Gabriel Metcalf alarmed passersby in Billings, Montana, by "pacing his front lawn holding a rifle." When local police...

GREAT FALLS, MT, October 30, 2023 – The Cascade County Libertarian Party (CCLP) announces its endorsement of Cayle Halberg for the position of Municipal Court Judge of Department B.

The CCLP firmly believes that Cayle's approach aligns with libertarian principles, emphasizing individual rights and ensuring fair trials. As the foundation of our rights is laid within our court systems, Cayle's dedication to these principles is both timely and essential.

Please read our full press for the CCLP's thoughts on individual candidates: https://shorturl.at/dfikv

Cascade County Libertarian Party Opts to Not Endorse Any of the Mayoral or City Commissioner Candidates - Great Falls Gazette Cascade County Libertarian Party (CCLP) released a statement today confirming that they would not endorse any candidates in city elections next month. Their press release listed issues stemming from not being critical of the current budget, community outcomes, or City Commission decisions over the p...

GREAT FALLS, MT, October 10, 2023 - The Cascade County Libertarian Party (CCLP) conducted roundtable discussions with mayoral and city commissioner candidates in preparation for the November 2023 election. These roundtables, each featuring three candidates, aimed to assess their collegiality and willingness to engage in dialogue with the CCLP, regardless of alignment with libertarian principles.

We had hoped to endorse candidates based on discussions of current city issues, but the CCLP did not reach a consensus for endorsement. Our decision not to endorse stems from several factors:

• All candidates expressed support for the upcoming safety levy and bond, with concerns primarily focused on potential tax implications for residents. However, none of them voiced criticism or reluctance regarding current budgets, community outcomes, or City Commission decisions over the past five decades.
• Additionally, although some candidates criticized the library levy earlier this year, it was disappointing to learn that the library levy was intentionally placed on the June primary ballot to avoid simultaneous levies in November. The CCLP believes that residents should have had the opportunity to decide on both, one, or neither levy.
• Lastly, the CCLP felt that many candidates overlooked the informal role they can play in the community. As elected representatives of Great Falls residents, we expect the Mayor and City Commissioners to actively advocate for protecting individual freedoms from all levels of government, including the State and Federal government.

While the CCLP did not endorse any candidates, we believe it is important to highlight their attributes for the community's consideration. Therefore, we have provided comments based on our impressions of these candidates as voters prepare for the November election.

Please read our full press for the CCLP's thoughts on individual candidates: https://shorturl.at/rzKQU

MTGOP does NOT care about a free market otherwise they would work to free farmers and ranchers from the corporatization of these industries instead of creating more dependency on gov’t

All while subjecting property owners to pick up the tax burden….

P.s. I was only able to find this story on the GFTribune and not from a real local newsgroup. MTGOP seems fine cozying up to big corporate media…

Libertarians in 2024 will continue to make gains across Montana!

Kevin and Tony are both seasoned candidates, but stay tuned for new candidates from the CCLP who will be running!

Let’s go Great Falls!

I still don’t like the quote, but it’s ironic in this case…

We fought this once already this year, and we’ll fight it again!

Proposed ballot initiatives would mean big changes for Montana elections By Arren Kimbel-Sannit | Montana Free Press A coalition of former Republican officials and a longtime third-party candidate are pushing a pair of constitutional amendment ballot initiatives for the…

Just awful.

Joey Mannarino on X This video is disgusting. Richard Blumenthal, Elizabeth Warren and Lindsey Graham flew to Ukraine for a fourth time to meet with Zelenskyy. Look at how they’re slapping eachother on the back like old pals. They discussed providing Ukraine with even more money and possibly F16…

Man with rifle near Broadwater Elementary isn't breaking law, Billings Police say Police have contacted him multiple times and he is refusing to stop displaying his fi****ms.

Anddddd another good guy with a gun stops a bad guy. One catch, he doesn't even put his six pack of beer down to do it.

Armed Citizen Holding 6-Pack Of Beer Shoots Gas Station Robber Defensive Gun Use Holding 6-Pack Of Beerhttps://bit.ly/2CHLudtCheck out this incredible surveillance video capturing a Michigan convenience store customer wh...

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Join the MTLP for the 2023 Officer Convention in Ennis, MT. All MTLP members are welcome to join. Tickets are available here: https://www.mtlp.org/2023-officer-convention

If you are not yet a MTLP member, register for free at: https://www.mtlp.org/membership

We have a couple of Libertarians helping Central Montanans for Convention of States at the MT State Fair.

If you see them at the fair, ask how they think we should realize states rights and federalism!

Consider filing to be a write-in candidate!

Want to serve on a Neighborhood Council? While the deadline to have your name on the ballot passed, you can still file as a write-in candidate. Below is a link to the Write-In Candidate Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy. This form needs to be submitted to the Cascade County Elections Office by September 5 at 5 pm. The election for the Neighborhood Council will be held on November 7, 2023, and the 2-year term begins in January 2024. Currently, there are openings in Neighborhood Councils 2, 5, and 9.

Write-In Candidate Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy (Filing Form)
https://greatfallsmt.net/sites/default/files/fileattachments/city_commission/page/249905/write-in_candidate_declaration_of_intent_and_oath_of_candidacy_0.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0wtFeI4aIyzD4zjcLAysge7JiFhFrKyZWvMUq8OgOMPDeK6tSVrTjDzY8

Check them out and help us reign in the federal government!

There are crazy people in all these parties, only one group wants to literally dismantle (not replace) power structures.

Do you have questions about your property taxes? Plan to attend the July 10, 2023, Department of Revenue Property Assessment Town Hall. (Time and location listed below)

The Department of Revenue recently mailed real property classification and appraisal notices. This notice does not serve as a tax bill, it only includes the Department's determination of market value for your property for tax years 2023 and 2024.
It is important that property owners review this notice and review the information about your property characteristics at Property.MT.gov.

It is also important to understand that even if your notice indicates that your property’s market value has increased over the past two years, this does not necessarily mean that your property taxes will go up the same percentage. If you'd like to better understand your appraisal notice and learn how the taxation process works, attend the Great Falls Town Hall to get your questions answered.

July 10, 2023, 11:30am – 3:30 pm
July 10, 2023, 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Holiday Inn Great Falls
Convention Center
1100 5th Street South
Great Falls, MT 59405

Public meeting on property value increase at Holiday Inn hotel at 1100 Fifth Street South

Session 1: 11:30am - 3:30pm
Session 2: 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Spike in property values is causing some concern Some people in Cascade County weren’t too happy when they opened the mailbox recently to find a notice saying their property value is increasing by a large margin this year.

New Information Today In IRS Raid At Great Falls Gun Shop Shop owner talks with us and give us the latest information. And they will be holding a rally.

View full press release: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TYnFOspujdKn6xcPefD-k0mRchknRjoP/view?usp=drive_link

CCLP Press Release - ATF and IRS 06212023.pdf

Jesse Slaughter - We are anxious to hear more!

2023 GFPS School Board Candidates GFPS School Board Elections will be held on May 2nd at the fairgrounds and voting will be completed by 8:00pm.  Mailed ballots will be going out […]

GFPS candidate forum is April 19 The Electric is hosting a candidate forum for the Great Falls Public Schools board on April 19. The forum will be 6-8 p.m. in the Cordingley Room in the basement of the Great Falls Public Library. …

Bud Light can make whatever good or bad marketing decisions they’d like. There are better beers to pick from, anyway.

We just wish our two options for president every election cycle would stop replicating the same foreign policy.

When a former Republican Governor, the MT Libertarian Chair, and former Independent Congressional Candidate come together to write an OpEd you know its serious!

Gary Buchanan, Sid Daoud and Marc Racicot: Senate Bill 566 a bad idea for Montana elections In Montana, we pride ourselves on working together, fair dealing, finding common ground, and protecting our Montana values.