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Absolutely critical for Northland and the Golden Triangle ( Northland/Auckland/Waikato/Bay of Plenty) I remain a champion and advocate for investment in Norhland infrastructure and productivity that will positively impact our national GDP : -Road ( north of Warkworth ) -NorthPort development - Renewable Energy for Northland supporting Auckland -Rail to Marsden P One is now ticked off . Three more to go.

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If you live in Bernalillo County, chances are you've voted for one of our five commissioners. But what about our other five elected officials? Prepare to meet them as we conclude #NationalCountyGovernmentMonth with this edition of BernCo Facts! 💡

As many of you know, I used to be the Chair of the Libertarian National Committee. The new management installed in 2022 has been an abject failure and disgrace, and it should be a critical priority for all libertarians and supporters of mutual aid, equal justice, and self determination to replace them as soon as possible. Here's how we do it together.

It's not often you get more than a few minutes to question a candidate. That's why you can't say no when you get a chance to host a debate among 8 candidates running for Orange County Commission. I want to thank Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida for having me, to lead a wide-ranging, in-depth, and at times fiery, conversation among the candidates vying to win seats in districts 1, 3, and 5. You can WATCH the entire debate among candidates here: https://lnkd.in/eiH_KwFx The results of Tuesday's election will have wide ranging impact for years to come, as the future commission will have to take decisive action on a series of projects and initiatives: Development, Transportation, Affordable Housing, TDT Spending, Mental Health, Safety, and a slew of other issues. Orange County voters can cast early voting ballots through Sunday, and then until 7:00 p.m. Election Day (Tuesday). As of Friday, about 73,000 early and mail ballots were cast, totaling about 9% of eligible voters.

Governor or King? 🤔 👑 Governor Evers spent nearly $5 billion without legislative input. Vote YES on Questions 1 & 2 to restore balance and accountability to our state finances. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFdwEB8Y #separationofpowers #voteyes #constitutionalamendments #notaking #monarchy #divineright #constitutionallaw #powerofthepurse #fiscalresponsibility #coequalbranches #legislature #legislativeoversight

Although I agree this is an area that requires more Federal regulation, I don’t agree with that direction coming from a State. This is a complex issue and the FDA has been collaborating with industry on a solution for many years. Even though the California Bill seems to be in line with the general language the FDA has supported, there are slight nuances that this Bill adds which will require industry to change many product labels for California. Do you think it’s appropriate for a State to preempt FDA on issues they’ve shown initiative in regulating?

In the face of a compliant Congress and judiciary, we still have one line of defense against the worst excesses of the incoming administration: civil society. In other words: us. Civil society stopped the first Trump administration in its tracks, over and over again. Civil society groups must rise up again. We must (1) COMMUNICATE our goals; (2) ENERGIZE our constituencies; and (3) ACT fast to empower the vulnerable. (1) COMMUNICATE. Progressive organizations must clearly and loudly state who they're fighting for, who they're fighting against, and what they plan to accomplish in the coming months and years. We must put this administration on notice that we plan to put up a fight. (2) ENERGIZE. This administration is counting on us to be exhausted. So organizations must energize their allies and constituencies. This was never going to be a one-and-done victory--saving democracy is our lifelong task. We must fire up our supporters for the marathon ahead. (3) ACT. We must act quickly to protect and empower our most vulnerable communities, and ensure no one gets left behind. We've been here before and we know how to do this. So keep your sleeves rolled up and your spirits high.

What is the biggest threat to our 🤔 civil liberties today? Philip Hamburger believes the answer is the Administrative State. Check out the full episode with the CEO of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, Philip Hamburger, on The Future of Liberty with Gov. Mitch Daniels at 🔗 https://loom.ly/6uawAIU

I watched a very good video that discusses if public hearings are a way to the future or only to protect the past? "Are public hearings a cornerstone of democracy or mostly theatre? We dive into the pros, cons, and pitfalls of this public forum, exploring how we can better involve the public in decision-making and share Canada’s first-of-it’s kind alternative to Public Hearings, the Residents Assembly model tied to the Official Community Plan." https://lnkd.in/g2i-QpjX