FreedomWorks-Vermont announces official Franklin County Chapter

FRANKLIN COUNTY, VERMONT. On Tuesday, April 19th, a group of Franklin County FreedomWorks members met at the home of Linda Kirker. Kirker, a former member of the Vermont House of Representatives, has volunteered to lead and coordinate FreedomWorks activity in the region. Citizens from St. Albans, Milton, Georgia, Alburg and Swanton attended the meeting.

Rob Roper, State Director for FreedomWorks-Vermont, spoke regarding FreedomWorks mission to bring lower taxes, less government and more economic opportunity back to Vermont, before opening up a group discussion. Roper was encouraged by the attendance. “I’m delighted we were able to attract such a diverse group, both geographically in the county and in terms of issues our members find important. The principles we are fighting for are under assault in Vermont like nowhere else. Rising taxes and an increasingly restrictive and expanding government are causing real damage to people’s lives here, and it’s refreshing to see a broad range of people standing up to say no.

“That such a qualified and knowledgeable individual as Linda Kirker has volunteered to take on an important role in Franklin County is outstanding. Her understanding of the issues and how things work in Montpelier are invaluable assets to FreedomWorks-Vermont. I am grateful for her commitment.”

All left the meeting with the immediate goal of defeating H.524, the plan to force all 620,000 Vermonters’ lives into the hands of a government-run, taxpayer financed Health Care System – the kind of plan that has failed every other time and place it has ever been tried. Said Roper, “H.524 will raise taxes massively, expand the size and power of government massively, and eliminate consumer choice in health care pretty much entirely – and government run health care has never delivered quality care at an affordable cost. As such this bill is beyond reckless. It is totally irresponsible and out of touch with reality. FreedomWorks will do all in its power to see that it is defeated.”

FreedomWorks is a national grassroots organization that educates, trains and mobilizes volunteer activists to fight for less government, lower taxes, and more economic freedom. Its 700,000 members have had great success in fighting for policies that preserve individual liberty, and ensure that people maintain the greatest control over what they own and earn.