Merry Christmas, patriots.

Dear friends,

I just wanted to write you and thank you for the support I have already received in this young campaign for Searcy City Council. I had initially planned to kickoff my campaign in high-gear at the beginning of 2010, so I launched this page to help organize canvassing efforts. However, the City Council has since voted to become "non-partisan," moving all elections to the general ballot in November. I hope to use this page to organize door-knocking in Searcy late next summer.

I want to knock every door in Ward 1 and shake every hand--I need your help to reach this goal! I strongly believe that we have a winning message. We share the values of Searcy citizens. If we get that message out, we cannot fail. I hope you will stick around and join us in the fight.

I am more optimistic than ever about our path for victory, but I know I cannot do anything without you. I appreciate your continued prayers and support. If anyone ever told you that politics is easy, they were mistaken. But I believe politics is worth it. If good men and women do not stand up and fight tyranny, who will? I am ready and willing to fight for our freedoms--freedom from burdensome taxation, overbearing regulation, and wasteful government spending.

Again, I am very excited about working with you in the upcoming year. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family. God bless you.

Nicholas H. Horton

horton4searcy@gmail.com

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"But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.' Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.' " - Luke 2:10-14

The People Win.

Friends, I am writing you at this late hour to let you know that tonight the Searcy Council voted to set the special election date for the A&P Tax.  This is a huge victory for the people of Searcy.  After months and months of tireless fighting, the people will finally receive their right to vote.  I regret that the Council unnecessarily dragged this issue out for nearly six months--the solution was so simple.  However, the important thing is that the people will now receive their constitutional right to a referendum election. 

The special election will be held on the second Tuesday of April, 2010. 

Now, the issue is not entirely settled.  There are legal questions that remain unanswered.  For instance, what becomes of the $400,000 that the A&P Commission has illegally collected?  These issues will likely be decided in court.  There is also a special meeting on the 21st of this month to discuss further details of the election.  While some uncertainty remains, what is important is that the people of Searcy will get to vote on this tax.  Justice will be served.

Many thanks to Alderman Nutter for his relentless pursuit of justice and liberty for the people of Searcy.  Also many thanks to Scott Biddle, Chairman of the Searcy Friends of Voters, who organized the petition drive and spent countless hours conducting legal research.  Let me also thank Attorney Greg Niblock who has so graciously given his time and energy to this cause.  He was the only attorney in Searcy that was willing to take this case and fight for the people. God bless all of these men.

Be sure and check out The Arkansas Patriot tomorrow for full-length video of tonight's events. 

God bless,

Nicholas H. Horton horton4searcy@gmail.com Website | Facebook | Twitter

The Fight for Liberty is Now.

Several monumental things happened at tonight's Searcy City Council meeting. 

To begin the festivities, the Council passed a resolution declaring all city officials "non-partisan," therefore eliminating party primaries.  The resolution itself is somewhat unimportant--there are some positives to be gained by eliminating partisanship in the city.  What is significant is that the Council (once again) rejected the rights of the people to voice their concerns.  When Alderman Nutter motioned to schedule a public hearing on the resolution, the motion was rejected--the Council is scared of the people they represent and they do not want to hear from them!

At the end of the meeting, Mr. Nutter tried to question the Mayor about why she would not allow several private citizens to address the Council--several of his constituents had emailed her, asking to be on the agenda for the meeting, and their requests were denied.  Before he finished his remarks (and before she answered his questions), Dixon motioned that the meeting be adjourned and it was seconded:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7UG7mfTzoI

At this point, Mr. Greg Niblock rushed to the front of the room and asked the Council to stay to hear his concerns.  Steve Sterling, Jim Dixon, Dale English, and Mayor Laforce LEFT as Mr. Niblock presented "the case for liberty."   The People had a meeting of their own.  Next, Mr. Garret Myhan took to the podium to voice his concerns: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUZPHshBI3I

Tonight, The People made a stand.  The People said no to oppression, no to suppression of ideas, no to tyranny.  Tonight, we started to take our government back. 

This Council is scared of the people it is supposed to represent.  This Council does not care about our rights, our concerns, or our opinions!  They will not allow concerned citizens to approach them.  They will not hold public hearings.  They will not follow the Arkansas State Constitution and set an election date for the A&P Tax.  Is this really a government of the people, by the people, and for the people?  It does not look like it.  

It is time to get this government back on track.  It is time for transparency, accountability, and civility.  Tonight was a great step in the right direction, but this is only the beginning.  It is time to give the people back their government. 

I will fight for The People's rights.  I will fight to make this government accountable and responsive.  It is time that the people rule.