Ohio Tea Party Groups say "Well Being of Ohio Citizens Should Come First"

For Immediate Release

Contact:  Marianne Gasiecki
State Co-Coordinator (OH) - Tea Party Patriots
(419) 961-4439

July 17, 2014

American Citizens First Ohio Tea Party Groups say "Well Being of Ohio Citizens Should Come First"

Ohio - July 17, 2014 - Democrat and Republican Governors around the country are refusing to accept the social and financial burden created by this administration's open border philosophy. 

This is why, as Ohio State Coordinators for Tea Party Patriots, we gladly join in support of the over 30 Tea Party and Liberty groups from Ohio, in calling for Governor Kasich to stand strong and resist any attempts by the federal government to relocate the current influx of illegal immigrants, thereby creating a border crisis in Ohio. (Letter attached as PDF)

"Our education and healthcare systems, in all states, are already overburdened, and now taxpayers are being told they are to support the healthcare, education, care and feeding of illegal aliens, because our government refuses to put a stop to the migration, "stated Marianne Gasiecki, Founder of the Mansfield Tea Party and State Co-coordinator for Tea Party Patriots-Ohio. "Now they want to force their failure on the states. Perhaps President Obama should take a lesson from Prime Minister Netanyahu, and put the people of his own country before others."

"The constant claiming of the Democrats and President Obama that they support the middle class, the working poor, etc... rings hollow," said Ralph King, Founder of the Cleveland Tea Party Patriots and fellow State Co-coordinator. "With the Democrats and President Obama's refusal to take action by returning these illegal immigrants to their home countries, it is the same less fortunate American citizens they claim to support, that they will be hurting the most." 

"The failure of this Administration to do their job should not constitute an emergency on our part," continued King. "It is incumbent upon Governor Kasich to put the fiscal well being and social concerns of Ohio citizens first."

We call on all Ohio residents, who are against the relocation of illegal immigrants crossing our border into Ohio, to sign the citizens petition to Governor Kasich at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/say-no-to-federal-relocation-of-illegal-immigrants. 

Tea Party Patriots stands for every American, and is home to millions who have come together to pursue the American Dream and to keep that Dream alive for their children and grandchildren.

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Ohio Tea Party & Conservative Groups Tell Governor Kasich – “Stand Strong against Federal Relocation of Illegal Immigrants”

From our friends at the Ohio Grassroots Rally Team.....

Ohio Grassroots Rally Team

Arzella Melnyk / Coordinator grassrootsohio@gmail.com

For Immediate Release

July 16, 2014

Contact: Arzella Melnyk (440)256-1446

Tea Party & Conservative Groups Across Ohio Tell Governor Kasich –

“Stand Strong against Federal Relocation of Illegal Immigrants”

Lake County, Ohio – As the failure to secure our southern border has allowed thousands of illegal aliens to cross into the United States and the federal government is attempting to relocate them in various states, Tea Party & Conservative groups across Ohio are unified in their voices to stop Ohio from being one of the dumping grounds.

“As this crisis continues, we must speak out against the forced relocation of these illegal aliens by the federal government, stated Arzella Melnyk, of The Ohio Grassroots Rally Team. “Together with over 30 Tea Party and Conservative groups from across Ohio, we are asking Governor John Kasich to stand strong and resist any federal relocation attempts of these illegal immigrants within the borders of our state.” (Letter attached as PDF)

With the Administration requesting close to $4 billion to relocate and house these illegal immigrants, driving our country even deeper into debt, there is a growing chorus of American citizens from across the political spectrum who are starting to speak out and wonder “what about us?”

Americans can no longer afford to bear the social or fiscal burden of illegal immigration, caused by the failure of this Administration to protect us from the ill effects of illegal immigration. Governors of several other states are taking a stand against the relocation of these individuals into their state; we want Governor Kasich to take a stand for residents of Ohio.

*** Ohio residents are encouraged to join us and sign our petition to Governor Kasich telling him to stand strong and resist federal relocation of illegal aliens to Ohio at http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/say-no-to-federal-relocation-of-illegal-immigrants

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Below is the letter being sent to Governor Kasich from Tea Party & Liberty groups from across Ohio.....

Ohio Grassroots Rally Team
Arzella Melnyk / Coordinator grassrootsohio@gmail.com

Governor John Kasich

Riffe Center, 30th Floor

77 South High Street

Columbus, OH 43215

RE: Illegal Immigrant Relocation / Ohio

Dear Governor Kasich,

This letter concerns the illegal immigration crisis happening on our southern border, in which a massive influx of immigrants is seeking unauthorized entry to the United States. In addition to our outrage over the deliberate role the federal government is taking in this effort that violates our immigration laws, there are serious concerns regarding the government’s attempts to relocate illegal aliens in states across the U.S., including Ohio.

With the federal government actively seeking locations across the country to accommodate this unprecedented overflow of illegal adult immigrants and unaccompanied minors, Ohio should not be allowed to be used as a dumping ground, nor should the residents of Ohio be forced to bear any part of the burden of the ongoing border crisis created by the current Administration in Washington D.C.

Besides the negative fiscal impact it will have on our state, it will create an even further strain on educational, health, safety, and other vital services provided by our state to Ohio residents. Illegal aliens are being admitted into the United States with contagions, and TSA has suspended photo i.d. requirements for illegals boarding commercial aircraft. Some of the illegals are criminals, belong to gangs, and have no legal relative in the United States. Ohioans should not be exposed to the health hazards and security risks posed by such aliens. 

Therefore, we the undersigned Tea Party & Liberty group coordinators from Ohio respectfully request that you exercise all Federal & State Constitutional power and authority afforded to you as Governor of this state, to vigorously resist any federal relocation attempts of these individuals within the borders of our state.

In closing, by standing strong against any federal relocation attempts, it will show by action, that you truly put legal Ohio residents first.

Regards,

Arzella Melnyk

Coordinator

Ohio Grassroots Rally Team

Marianne Gasiecki 

Founder

Mansfield Tea Party

State Co-Coordinator

Tea Party Patriots

Ralph King

Co-Founder

Cleveland Tea Party Patriots

State Co-Coordinator

Tea Party Patriots

Julie Aldrich

President 

OH Citizens for Sensible Immigration 

John Muzik

Vice President 

OH Citizens for Sensible Immigration 

Amy Brighton

Co-Founder

Medina Tea Party Patriots

Kay Clymer

President/Organizer

Zanesville Patriots

Bob Connors

Director

We the People Ohio Valley

Susan Holzapfel

Coordinator

Women for Liberty

Jeff Malek 

Founder 

Medina County Conservative Coalition 

Diana Price

Co-Coordinator

Cleveland Tea Party Patriots

Claudia Leonard 

Director 

Ohio Fire Coalition 

Judith O'Hare

Leader

Marion Voices of Liberty

Steve Salvi 

Founder 

Ohio Jobs & Justice PAC 

Nelson Hack

Coordinator

Morrow County Tea Party

John McAvoy 

Founder 

Toledo Tea Party 

Warren Edstrom

Coordinator

Knox County 9-12

Ann Becker 

President 

Cincinnati Tea Party 

Tom Zawitsowski

Executive Director

Portage County TEA Party

George Brunemann

Leader 

Southwest Cincinnati Tea Party

Richard Hohn & Gary Blakeman

Founding Members

Southwest Ohio Patriots

Mike Snead 

President 

Greene County TEA Party 

Ralph Kraus

Founder / Coordinator

Firelands Patriots of Erie County

Beth Cox 

Coordinator 

Preble County Liberty Group 

Jim & Jennifer Hiles

Co-Founders

Hocking Hills Tea Party Patriots

Gary Young

Founder 

North Ridgeville Tea Party Patriots 

Steve Berecek

Leader

Northeast Ohio Freedom Alliance

Barry Momyer 

Chairman 

Eastern Ohio Concerned Citizens 

Wendy Sizemore

Coordinator

Pickway 9/12 Tea Party Group

Jim Green 

President 

North Central Ohio Conservatives 

Kelly Kohls

Chairman

Warren County Tea Party

Ed & Judy Zell

Co-Founders 

Hocking Hills Tea Party Patriots 

Bonnie Oleksa

Founder

Mansfield North Central Tea Party

Chuck White

Organizer

Steubenville For Liberty

Julie Prince
President
Conservative Warriors

Cody Ragle
Coordinator
The Coalition

Chuck Laughlin
Executive Director
Lake County Liberty Coalition

Kirsten Hill
Chairman
Totally Engaged Americans

Dan Offineer
Board Member
Knox County Patriots

Denise Whalen
Board of Directors
Hocking Hills Tea Party Patriots

John David Matthews
Coordinator
Ashtabula Tea Party Patriots

Join the Counter Rally against Amnesty for Illegal Immigrants

On Monday March 31, 2014 a new national amnesty organization, Fast for Families, will roll into Painesville, OH for a rally in support of amnesty for illegal immigrants.

Painesville is one of the stops on the Fast for Families Bus Tour for Immigration Reform & Citizenship targeting the 14th Congressional District as they have/will done in over 100 other districts across the country.

Some of the sponsors of Fast for Families Bus Tour include America's Voice, National Council of La Raza and SEIU to name only a few.

To stand as a voice of opposition to this event please join our friends the Grassroots Rally Team of Ohio in a counter protest as they stand against Amnesty and in solidarity supporting our existing immigration laws being enforced and our borders secured.

Date: Monday March 31, 2014

Time: 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Where: 1 Victoria Square, Painesville, OH
Map: http://goo.gl/maps/A8VVU

Please bring your flags and appropriate signs if you wish, such as “No Amnesty”, “Enforce Our Immigration Laws”, etc..

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It should also be noted while this pro-amnesty event is being held in Painesville - a Sanctuary City - the Grassroots Rally Team played a vital role in helping to defeat a Pro-Amnesty Resolution being considered by the City of Painesville.

Yes - you read that right! A resolution in support of amnesty was defeated in a Sanctuary City by a conservative group(s) and individuals.  You can help continue this fight and join the Grassroots Rally Team of Ohio & other Patriots this Monday!