Claremont Citizens Speaker Cynthia Howard on April 15

I am a proud descendant of three members of the Boston Tea Party. My father was a member of Patton’s Third Army; he fought in five major battles in the European Campaign. Like my family, I am fighting the battle for high taxes and freedom in my hometown of Claremont.

Members of my organization CCLT, Claremont Citizens for Lower Taxes are modern day foot soldiers who are waging the battle of out of control spending much like the patriots who fought to preserve freedom. Because of our efforts, we achieved victories by defeating all school warrant spending articles at the ballot box. We received even more good news when the NH Supreme Court denied a revote on $22.9 million high school bond. For the past year, I have served on the school board where I continuously voted no to more spending. Indeed, I showed them what the meaning of the word “no” meant. In addition, last November, we elected a majority in the NH House including one true fiscal conservative Paul LaCasse. Consequently, the NH House passed a fiscally responsible budget by cutting spending by $500 million. These victories represent a tea party movement that is growing stronger and is definitely a force to be reckoned with.

Yet, we cannot rest on our laurels, but we must press onward and hold those who are elected accountable to the people. For the halls of government do not belong to the politicians but to the people. We the people are the government, and we must expect the best from those who serve.