“See then that you walk carefully aware of all circumstances, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.” Ephesians 5:15-16
WeAreMAC
WeAreMAC, in lieu of our regular meeting, we will be joining the “Data Analysis of Yamhill County Voter Rolls.” Come listen to Dr. Douglas Frank as he shares with Yamhill County to examine the evidence, and decide for ourselves if it warrants further action.
When: July 2nd at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Leslie Lewis Pavilion at the Yamhill County Fairgrounds
Stop The Mac Tax Grab
Disclaimer:
This petition is not officially sponsored by WeAreMAC; however, much of the WeAreMAC leadership was instrumental to get this petition in motion. Voters did approve a Fire District; however, voters should also have a right to decide where their tax dollars are spent. Yet, McMinnville City leaders have decided to use the money for their own interest. This petition will force the city to let the voters decide, and also will limit an increased assessment for property taxes.
More details:
The citizens of McMinnville voted to disband the city Fire Department. The citizens of the rural Fire Department voted to disband their Fire Department. The citizens of both McMinnville and the rural voted to create a new Fire District that followed the boundaries of the old rural district and now includes the city and rural as one district.
The City has a total tax authority of $5.02/1000. Of that, $1.50/1000 was previously funding the fire department. The creation of the new district meant that the city should only be needing $3.52/1000. The city held to that for the first year. The City Budget Committee has decided to bring back $0.50/1000 of the $1.50/1000 for the next fiscal year. The budget committee is wanting to bring back the remaining $1/1000 in the subsequent fiscal year.
The initiative is for voters to say they do, or do not, want the city to be required to ask citizens at the ballot for permission to bring back more than 3%/year of the $1.50/1000 that was previously allocated to the City Fire Department. If approved, the initiative would set the City tax levy at $3.52/1000 for this coming fiscal year, and only allow a 3% annual increase without voter approval.
During the campaign for creation of the new district, the city said it would ask voters before bringing back any of the $1.50/1000. The city alleges it did so by way of a survey which received a lackluster response, and was aimed at asking how citizens wanted the $1.50/1000 to be spent. There was not a readily apparent option for citizens to say they didn’t want the $1.50/1000 to come back at all, or at what pace to bring it back.
Parent’s Rights In Education
Displaying obscene materials to minors is a Class A misdemeanor. It makes absolutely no sense that this is a crime off school property, but is allowed on school property. If the excuse is that it is for “educational” purposes, then reality would show that teenagers are becoming healthier with all this material. The truth is that there is more teenage drug and alcohol use, more teen pregnancies, more teen violence and suicide than ever before. I am not saying these books are causing this, but I am asking the question, are these books influencing this behavior? – Cindy Allen
OREGON STATE Did you know about Oregon Households Struggling with Housing Costs? More than half of Oregon renters don’t have enough money after paying rent to afford other basics, including food, child care, Internet access and transportation.
Living below federal don’t have enough residual poverty threshold income left over after paying housing.
Renters with cash rent:
| 124,000 (21%) | 316,000 (54%) |
Owners with a mortgage:
| 31,000 (4%) | 142,000 (20%) |
According to the U.S. Census, the official poverty rate in 2020 was 11.5%. Over 41% of those living in poverty were white, while about 28% were Hispanic, and 24% were Black, and 4% were Asian. The Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for 2024, for a family of 4 persons is $31,200. (D.C., Hawaii, and Alaska, have different limits) opb.org/article/2023/07/26/oregon-cost-of-living-housing-construction-building-land-use-high-rent/
Yamhill County
Who is Town and Country PAC?
Town and Country PAC, was formed to help identify, recruit, and support people who want to serve in non-affiliated elected positions in Yamhill County. For the most part, those positions are City Council and School Board.
The goal of Town and Country PAC is to enhance public awareness and interest in these positions that define the political culture of towns and cities in Yamhill County. At election time, all candidates’ statements will be posted.
Town and Country PAC believe the voter must seek to educate themselves and make up their own mind rather than be told (influenced) how to vote. Educational articles that involve local issues are a future endeavor.
Visit https://townandcountrypac.com/ to get a feel for the type of candidate this organization wants to encourage. The website contains information about those currently holding office and the year their term expires.
Your Health
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Consider This
Have you said yourself, or heard someone say, “I am not political” or “the church only preaches the Gospel, we are not political” Actually, the Bible has several examples of “Christians” being involved in politics:
- Paul confronted the Roman and Greek government. Peter confronted religious leaders and false teachers
- Jesus preached He is the King of kings, thus offending the government of His day (and His Gospel still does today)
- The prophets of the Old-Testament always confronted the kings and leaders.
- God gave Moses the Law (morality & conduct). Moses established Government Law and Rule that our 3-branches of government are founded on: Legislative, Executive, Judicial.
- Even our founding father’s knew the value of the Bible, read “100 Bible Verses that Made America” by Robert J. Morgan
- The Liberty Bell, quotes Leviticus 25:10, “Proclaim liberty throughout all the land to all its inhabitants.”
Please watch Eric Metaxas interview Pastor Jack Hibbs on June 15th
Scripture Encouragement
“When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan.” Proverbs 29:2
“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.” Colosians 3:2
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness…” Matthew 6:33
Contact Us
Michael Allen
bartonmsa@hotmail.com
Cindy Allen
mcminnvilleor@parentsrightsineducation.org
