Declaration of the State of Jefferson DECLARATION AND
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Declaration of the State of Jefferson DECLARATION AND PETITION TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE LEGISLATURE SUPPORTING THE WITHDRAWL OF TUOLUMNE COUNTY FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
What is the SOJ? Rural citizens want a return to the days prior to 1964, when each county was represented by one State Senator. Currently eleven Northern rural counties are share one Senator while Los Angeles County has 11. Jefferson is demanding restored representation and an end to the dilution of vote. It’s as simple as that. THE FEDERAL MODEL OF GOVERNMENT The Federal model is where each State has 2 Senators and a number of Representatives equal to the population
What this is NOT about… Jefferson is not trying to “secede” or leave the United States Jefferson is not anti government. We support effective government that is responsive and subservient to The People Jefferson is not anti environment. The People of Jefferson support good stewardship of our natural resources.
Why Is This Important? Rural life in California is in danger of disappearing. How is it affecting you?
Benefits to Northern CA Elect its own 2 U. S. Senators and Congressional representatives To elect its own Governor, State Senate and Assembly, based on Article IV, Section 4 of the Constitution Make Jefferson a business friendly state with common sense tax laws and no state corporate income taxes Property Taxes to stay in its counties Laws to hold elected representatives accountable to its people Reduce the 570 state agencies and bureaucracies currently in California Constitutionally based laws Utilization of its natural resources - timber, water, farming, mining, hunting and fishing; and a revamping of Social Services Local self-government… is the life-blood of liberty - John Lothrop Motley.
How do we make this happen? Steps in the Process: Declaration for the State of Jefferson by the Supervisors in the northern counties of California Goal of 8500 signatures! Aggregating these Declarations and sending them to the California Legislature for action Receive a positive vote from the legislature then the issue moves on to the US Congress or Receive a negative vote from the legislature then this goes directly to the courts on the basis of a lack of representation If the US Congress passes the issue, Jefferson becomes a state; otherwise, the issue heads to the courts on the basis of a lack of representation where our efforts will focus on overturning Reynolds vs. Sims and a host of other court decisions that eroded the federalist system of representation Provided our state formation has been successful, a constitution for the State of Jefferson will be drafted then Committees of Reconciliation will be formed to separate the assets from California to be incorporated into the
What is our Opposition? Our chief opposition is the Keep It California PAC And The California Democratic Party
Successful examples of state separation Vermont was admitted as a new state in 1791 after the legislature of New York consented in 1790. New York's claim that Vermont was legally a part of New York remains a matter of disagreement. King George III ruled in 1764 that it was. Kentucky was a part of Virginia until it was admitted as a new state in 1792 with the consent of the legislature of Virginia. Maine was a part of Massachusetts until it was admitted as a new state in 1820 after the legislature of Massachusetts consented in 1819. West Virginia was a part of Virginia until it was admitted as a new state in 1863. The question of whether the legislature of Virginia consented is controversial: Virginia was one of the Confederate states and a group of ant secessionist Virginia legislators claimed to be the legislature and consented.
Budget Analysis for Tuolumne County By keeping revenues local Tuolumne County would post a $209, 120, 947. 00 surplus in its first year. Working Financial Models available for download at soj 51. net
What’s your issue? What will happen to California state employees? What will happen to our water agreement situation? What about California retirement and pensions? What will happen to taxes? Medical Freedom? Whose representing you?
Standing Against Tyranny Our Legacy “Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it. ” ― Thomas Paine
How you can help Go to soj 51. net and donate Be a 51 ster! Educate yourself so you can educate others Use social media to spread the word Write letters to the editor and call in to talk shows WEAR IT WEDNESDAY! Buy a hat, t-shirt, bumper sticker and display them! Volunteer your time with your local committee.
Additional Resources www. Tuolumne. County. SOJ. com www. SOJ 51. net FAQ handout
State of Jefferson We need YOU to help us spread the word!
Help us Fill The Buckets Declaration & Support Petitions 51 sters Emails Letter Writing Legal Fund Candidates to support Get the Word Out !
Declaration & Petitions Continue the signature drive ! Business Locations Meetings Events (Homeshow, Gunshows, etc) If an individual signs a D&P, ask if they will take a sheet to fill. Other strategies ?
TIME FOR A GROUP ACTIVITY! WANT TO HAVE A CHANCE AT WINNING A 2 ND AMMENDMENT PRIZE? ? Whoever completes the following task will be entered into a drawing for an awesome prize!
BECOME A 51 STER! Right NOW, everybody…. Call at least 2 assembly and 1 senator office. Go to http: //www. soj 51. net/the 51 s. html to get their contact info and make your calls!
Email and Letter writing Email our legislators daily…HOW ABOUT NOW? Cc: Louise Gliatto wezgliatto@nctv. com (Louise will be archiving emails for the email bucket) Write Letters and save a copy to bring to the next SOJ meeting. Help distribute legislators lists for all of the above
Help fill the Legal Fund Bucket Two attorneys have been retained for a possible lawsuit at 10 k each. Send Checks or MO’s with an eventual goal of 400 -500 k. Paypal a regular payment of any amount every month to help fund the Legal Fund…more info at www. soj 51. net
Candidates to Support Steve Baird for Senate District 1 bairdforsenate. org Other Jefferson candidates ? Make this an issue that candidates need to answer the question of “Where do you stand? ” We need the right people in public office when Jefferson happens. Do you know somebody that should run for local office ? Let’s encourage and support those people.
Get the Word Out ü Facebook ü Twitter ü Instagram ü Email Blasts ü Networking with friends and family ü Suggest meetings and events for a presentation ü Host a Jefferson Party ü Wear it Wednesday ü Put a sign up
If we don’t stand, who will?
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