Our February topic is: “The Morning After – A Rundown on the March 5 Primary Results”

President Dottie Linden's Message



Speaking up and SHOWING UP!

We’ve heard the saying, “the world is run by those who show up” and that is definitely the case with elections.

The presenters at our last meeting described the changes in the voting process and how to take advantage of them including getting our vote counted early, not days and weeks after the election date.

We also have gotten to know the candidates who will best represent our interests and help restore integrity to our government at every level.

We even got the straight scoop (not the distorted verbiage the Attorney General often uses) on a key Proposition like the Protect California Kids Act. An involved citizen “Mom” who has become an activist because she was so concerned at what was happening decided to get involved and shared her reasons why each of us must do the same thing. She brought her passionate plea to us to understand what’s at stake so we could sign the petition to put it on the ballot in November and get others to do the same.

All that in one meeting while we enjoyed a delicious meal and wonderful time exchanging ideas with other Republicans who share our common beliefs and goals.

What a great way to become an informed and influential voter! Sharing our knowledge and helping others navigate the new voting process, and yes, even that YUUGE voter’s guide is our mission. We can’t afford to let uninformed voters make bad choices because they don’t have access to information. That’s been happening too often and look at the mess it’s created in California.

Worst example being Proposition 47 “sold” as the Safe Neighborhoods Act so people would vote for it, when in fact it has enabled more crime occurring and going unpunished in our state history.

Stand by, you’ll be hearing a lot more about what we can do to repeal that awful Proposition and correct that mistake. We have momentum and the wherewithal to make it happen!

Most importantly, we can’t let Republicans stay home because they think their vote doesn’t count. That’s how we got Governor Newsom, not because he was a great candidate everyone voted into office!

So make your reservation to “be in the know” and join us for our March meeting, and if you haven’t yet joined or renewed your Membership, for heaven’s sake do it now.

There’s no time to waste. We are not only “speaking up and showing up” but leading the way for better tomorrows in our community, state and nation!

Let’s ROLL!

Dottie Linden

President



Sacramento Republican Women Federated - “Informed – Engaged – Empowered!”

OPINION: PROP 1, Another Boondoggle for the Developers?  What does Prop 1 pay for? 6,800 treatment beds and “up to” 4,500 housing units. Is that a good use for your $9 Billion Dollars (after you pay your interest payments)? Prop 1 also destroys the County’s mental health treatment programs. 

February 17, 2024

OPPOSE PROP. 1

Although Proposition 1 is advertised as a “transformational” solution to mental health care and homelessness, it is not. Under the Mental Health Services Act approved by voters in 2004, 95% of the revenue from a “millionaire’s tax”, has been used to fund county mental health programs and services.

Why hasn’t the original Mental Health Services Act of 2004, funded by a tax on millionaires, curbed our mental health and homelessness issues?

Could it be because of Prop 47 that voters approved? Prop 47 has resulted in massive increases in drug addiction, mental illness, and property crimes, including retail theft, committed by addicts to support their addiction. Meanwhile, at the same time, California has seen a dramatic decrease in mental health and drug treatment for homeless people due to reduced incentives to participate in treatment.

These Prop 1 projects are required to comply with Housing First, meaning no one can be required to participate in a sobriety or treatment program as a condition of receiving this housing. 

Expect to see endless advertising for Prop. 1 because Newsom’s Ballot Measure Committee has no limits on what can be donated to fund Prop. 1. Countless businesses and special interests have donated to that Committee and you have to ask yourself why. The Committee has gathered $14.2 million so far.

Prop. 1 puts $2 Billion into buying and renovating hotels. Who profits from that?

You already owe $80 Billion in bond debt. After interest payments, Prop 1 will add another $9 Billion to your debt.

What does Prop. 1 pay for? 6,800 treatment beds and “up to” 4,500 housing units. Prop 1 adds very little housing.

Currently, there are more than 170,000 individuals experiencing homelessness in California. Prop 1 is a drop in the bucket.

Why does California have so many homeless? One reason is because Prop. 47 allows them to steal $949 today, $949 tomorrow, and $949 every day. We need the law makers to deal with our serial theft crisis. Instead of robbing us of billions, why don't they pass a law that will make the homeless stop coming to California to steal from our stores. Our homeless problem has increased 51%, while other states have decreased 11%!



 Proposition 1 is huge, expensive and destructive. It would cost taxpayers more than $9 billion. It also redirects the spending of at least $30 billion in mental health services money in its first 10 years, cutting existing mental health services that are working. The human cost of this measure is incalculable.

Prop. 1 builds very little housing, despite being offered as a solution to homelessness. There are better solutions that do not require excessive borrowing or cutting local programs that work.

Please get the facts and vote no!

Kyle Krogh, Director of Ways and Means

Thank you to Zinfandel California Cuisine in Gold River for donating six $25 gift certificates to the Sacramento Republican Women Federated.

Special thanks to Mario Veske, the owner, for the generous contribution. The café restaurant serves a California-style, Mediterranean influenced menu with a superb wine selection. 

We hit the jackpot at the February meeting. Our “Split the Cash” drawing earned the winner $78 and the Club $78.   

The door prize was a Free Lunch for one of our upcoming luncheons donated by Dottie Linden. Join us in March for a chance to win a $40 membership to our club donated by Janice Price. 

From Our Chaplain Pam Herger

Dear Father in Heaven, we come before Thee as a body united to praise and thank Thee for our time together and ask that Thou wilt be in our midst as we lift up our leaders in our club, communities & nation to Thee. 

Please protect & heal our country from the divisions that challenges our ability to live our lives pleasing unto Thee.

We ask Thee to defend the vulnerable, voiceless, and those who are suffering injustices.

We ask Thee to bless Israel and our nation and all who face threats to the safety and security.

Please raise up righteous men and women who will fight for just causes.

Please inspire them and lead them.

We ask Thee to bless this luncheon and bless our speaker today.

We thank Thee for his service and example to all of us.

May we always remember Thee in all we do and say,



In Thy Son’s Holy name, Jesus Christ,

Amen