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With Roe v. Wade Overturned, Americans Gather September 10th To Mourn Preborn Victims
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- In the wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned, abortion has become a major issue in the 2022 midterm elections. Over a dozen states have enacted abortion bans, while other states are expanding abortion, and voters across the country are being bombarded with political ads on the abortion issue. But on Saturday, September 10, local residents will gather to remind the community that abortion is not just a political issue. They will be marking the tenth annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children with a graveside memorial service at 10AM at Sandia Memory Gardens 9500 San Pedro NE. Albuquerque, NM 87113. “Visiting the graves of aborted children really…
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New Mexico Medicaid Spent Nearly $1,000,000 of Taxpayer Money To Fund Abortions From 2020-2021
By Bud Shaver, Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortion Free New Mexico has obtained the most current Medicaid data from the New Mexico Human Services Department which shows how much state tax dollars are being used to fund abortions through New Mexico Medicaid. New Mexico is currently one of 16 states that, due to a court order fully funds all abortions, even those in the third trimester. In a public records request submitted on July 13, 2022, Abortion Free New Mexico’s Tara Shaver asked for information that is a matter of public record which included: “1. Total number of abortions abortions paid for by New Mexico medicaid in 2020 and 2022. 2. Please…
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HIJACKED: ABQ City Budget Funds $250,000 To Planned Parenthood Only $100,000 To Barrett House
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- Albuquerque City Councilor Renee Grout’s effort to re-appropriate $250,000 away from Planned Parenthood was hijacked Monday night, August 15, 2022, and ultimately failed. The Albuquerque City Council voted to approve an amended version of R-22-46 which will now give $250,000 to Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains as well as $100,000 to the Barrett House and $100,000 to the Community Energy Efficiency Project. The amendment that hijacked Grout’s original intent to prevent $250,000 taxpayer dollars from funding the nations largest abortion provider was sponsored by Councilors: Tammy Fiebelkorn (D), Trudy Jones (R) and Klarissa Pena (D). Once again a Republican, Trudy Jones, voted with liberal progressive democrats to ensure that Planned Parenthood will receive…
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Action Needed: Contact ABQ City Council
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- On August 15, 2022 the Albuquerque City Council will discuss and vote on reappropriating the $250,000 tax payer dollars that were approved in the city’s budget in May. Albuquerque residents have the opportunity to let their voices be heard in support of the reallocation of funds, either in person or by email using links below. City Councilor Renee Grout is the sponsor of R-22-46 which will reallocate these funds to the Barrett House and Youth Homeless Shelters. Abortion Free New Mexico has referred numerous homeless women to the Barrett House over the years for shelter and assistance. Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement: “The decision made by…
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Sidewalk Counseling Training Hosted by Abortion Free New Mexico
By Bud ShaverAlbuquerque, New Mexico- This Saturday, July 30th from 1-3pmAbortion Free New Mexico is hosting a Sidewalk Counseling Training to better equip our friends and volunteers in this post Roe New Mexico. The pro-life community has an amazing opportunity to stand for life in so many ways and we must know how to approach an abortion determined woman and point her in the direction of life saving resources. At this training CareNet representatives will share how they assist pregnant women that come through their doors. You’re invited, so please don’t miss it and join us for an informative time of fellowship.SIDEWALK COUNSELING TRAINING When: Saturday July 30, 2022 from 1-3pm Where: Providence Presbyterian Church 13801…
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Battles Are Not Won From The Sidelines!
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortion Free New Mexico believes in the power of prayer to change hearts, minds and to transform our culture! This is why we launched No Sidewalk Without the Savior in April of this year. Our goal is to have an unbroken chain of public prayer, on location, every hour that the UNM late-term abortion facility is open. This is the most basic thing we as the pro-life community can do. We get to pray at our cities most darkest location and make ourselves visible to our community and available for women seeking abortions. “Now more than ever, we need to pray collectively, publicly, and strategically. Our presence has the ability to reform The University of New…
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Roe Overturned! Democracy Restored
(Photo credit above: Steve Helber/AP) By Bud Shaver, Albuquerque, New Mexico- In a 5-4 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade! Power has been restored back to the people, states all across the country can now enact and enforce just laws protecting the most vulnerable lives, those living and developing in their mothers womb. Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement, Today’s SCOTUS decision will save countless lives and ushers in a new era of building a culture that loves life across this nation. The Supreme Court of the United States has finally reinstated democracy with the overruling of Roe v. Wade by restoring the legislative power…
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Remembrance Headstone at Local Cemetery
By Bud Shaver, Albuquerque, New Mexico- Every September Abortion Free New Mexico holds a memorial service for the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children at the only cemetery in the state where aborted children are buried. Over the last few years we have helped men and women place their aborted and miscarried babies names on remembrance headstones, in order to give them a place to grieve and heal from the loss of their beloved children. Having an abortion weighs heavily on the hearts of many women. There is, however, healing through Christ as well as specific programs that can help prevent future abortions and also provide closure for both men and…
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2022 Primary Election Analysis: Pro-Life Pledge Signers
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- Now that the New Mexico primary election is over, here is Abortion Free New Mexico’s analysis of the candidates election results who signed our pro-life pledge and will be on the November 8th general election ballot. These candidates have made a firm commitment to stand for life which has energized the pro-life community. All across the state the primary election results held on June 7, 2022 revealed that republicans are getting more engaged and many of the races in the upcoming general election on November 8, 2022 are winnable (when the republican primary voter turnout is compared with their democrat opponents). Abortion Free New Mexico will continue to provide candidates an opportunity to sign our simple yet solid pro-life…
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UNM Committed To Expand Abortion Services In New Mexico with Assistance from the Federal Government
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- On Thursday May 26, 2022 transgender Assistant U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary “Rachel” Levine toured the UNM Center for Reproductive Health free-standing abortion facility and pledged that the Biden Administration was committed to expanding abortion services in New Mexico in light of the leaked Supreme Court memo revealing the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade. This visit came just nine days after Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico appeared on the Infowars War Room with Owen Shroyer detailing how New Mexico is currently the late term abortion capital of our nation and is poised to be, “ground zero for abortion period” once Roe v. Wade is overturned. All-American Women Give Life To…
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NEW DETAILS: Republican City Councilors Must Resign After Voting To Fund Planned Parenthood
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortion Free New Mexico has obtained additional information, including video and documentation, outlining how the Albuquerque City Council voted to give Planned Parenthood of New Mexico $250,000 for fiscal year 2023. BREAKING: ABQ Votes to Give $250,000 to Planned Parenthood The vote in question was an amendment to the city’s operating budget. Each amendment requires a separate vote to be either approved or denied. The final outcome for Floor Amendment 13 below specifically states, that it “adds $250,000 for a Council directed sponsorship to Planned Parenthood of New Mexico” and was sponsored by Councilor Tammy Feilbelkorn. The amendment also shows exactly who voted for it and who voted…
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BREAKING: ABQ Votes to Give $250,000 to Planned Parenthood
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- In an unprecedented move the Albuquerque City Council voted on Monday night, May 16th to amend the City of Albuquerque’s Operating Budget to include $250,000 to Planned Parenthood of New Mexico. In a 6-3 vote, two republican councilors, Brook Bassan and Trudy Jones, sided with pro-abortion liberal democrats and the abortion industry to approve the funding which will now be sent to democrat Mayor Tim Keller for his signature. Planned Parenthood as a 501c3 nonprofit organization already receives hundreds of millions of federal tax dollars each year, in spite of the fact that most Americans don’t want their tax dollars being used to prop up the abortion giant. Planned Parenthood aborted 354,871 children in the…
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All-American Women Give Life To Their Children
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico joined Owen Shroyer on the Infowars War Room to discuss how Late (Third Trimester) Full-Term abortions are not a conspiracy theory but a tragic reality. New Mexico is the proof. She also discusses our investigations over the past decade exposing New Mexico as the Late-Term Abortion Capital of the nation. Reports discussed: New Mexico Abortionist Faces Discipline for Botched 35 Week Abortion UNDERCOVER AT 37 WEEKS- PRESSURE TO ABORT REPORT: NEW MEXICO LEADS THE NATION WITH THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGE OF LATE TERM ABORTIONS “Tara Shaver of Abortion Free New Mexico has been fighting abortions in America for years, she is…
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UPDATE: New Mexico Facility And UNM Settled Wrongful Abortion Death Suit For Total Of $1.26 Million
Operation Rescue assisted Abortion Free New Mexico with the initial investigation and exposure of this tragedy. By Cheryl Sullenger, (Republished with the permission of Operation Rescue)Albuquerque, NM – Southwestern Women’s Options, a full-term abortion facility located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has settled a major medical malpractice/wrongful death suit for $900,000. According to the Albuquerque Journal, the settlement agreement was reached with the abortion facility last fall. “Southwestern Women’s Option clinic, in settling its part of the lawsuit, sought a confidentiality provision to bar the parties from discussing the settlement. They are specifically not permitted to disparage the clinic or its doctors, according to the settlement agreement, which was filed as an exhibit in the…
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BREAKING: Leaked Draft Ruling Reveals Supreme Court Voted To Overturn Roe v. Wade
By Bud Shaver, Breaking news as reported from Politico: The Supreme Court has voted to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, according to an initial draft majority opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito circulated inside the court and obtained by Politico.The draft opinion is a full-throated, unflinching repudiation of the 1973 decision which guaranteed federal constitutional protections of abortion rights and a subsequent 1992 decision – Planned Parenthood v. Casey – that largely maintained the right. “Roe was egregiously wrong from the start,” Alito writes. ‘We hold that Roe and Casey must be overruled,’ he writes in the document, labeled as the ‘Opinion of the Court.’ ‘It is time to heed the Constitution and return the issue of abortion to the people’s…
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UPDATE: Twitter Accounts Reinstated And New Opportunity To Serve
By Bud Shaver, Albuquerque, New Mexico- Thanks to Elon Musk’s shake up of Twitter, our Pro-Life accounts have been restored! It was announced on April 25, 2022 that Billionaire Elon Musk had secured a $44 billion dollar deal to acquire Twitter. Within a few days there was a noticeable difference on the platform that suspended two of our pro-life accounts @ProLifeWitness and @AbortionFreeNM back in 2020 without due process nor any reason given. The day after Elon Musk acquired Twitter and vowed to restore free speech on his platform, Abortion Free New Mexico leader, Bud Shaver submitted an appeal with Twitter for the suspensions. Three days later on April 29, 2022 both accounts were reinstated! Follow our Pro-Life accounts on Twitter: Pro-Life Witness: @ProLifeWitness Abortion Free New Mexico: @AbortionFreeNM Bud…
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BREAKING: UNM Must Pay Settlement After Woman is Killed in Botched 6-Month Abortion
By Micaiah Bilger, (This article originally appeared on LifeNews.com) Albuquerque, New Mexico- Lawyers for the late Keisha Atkins, who died along with her unborn baby after a late-term abortion in New Mexico, achieved a victory this spring when the University of New Mexico agreed to pay a settlement in the case. The pro-life organization Abortion on Trial said the university paid Atkins’ estate $365,000 after the UNM hospital was accused of negligently referring her to a late-term abortion facility that led to her death. UNM should have never referred Keisha to Curtis Boyd’s outpatient abortion facility, Southwestern Women’s Options,” said Jamie Jeffries, executive director at Abortion On Trial. “It is unacceptable medical care to perform…
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Pro-Life Training Seminar This Saturday Please RSVP
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- This weekend Abortion Free New Mexico has an amazing seminar planned for you and the community at large to come and learn how to effectively communicate with those who try to justify abortion. We will be discussing relevant topics that speak to the heart of our culture like racism and abortion and the myth of overpopulation. We are also featuring two important community resource leaders for you to hear from to better equip you to help abortion minded women should they approach you on the sidewalk. Learn more about our latest initiative No Sidewalk Without the Savior If you want to know more about these relevant facts and how to have a confident…
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Every Day Covered, Next Goal: Every Hour
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- In the the first week of our prayer campaign, “No Sidewalk Without the Savior,” we are grateful to our volunteers and day coordinators who helped to make sure that the UNM late-term abortion facility had a prayerful presence every day they were open! Our next goal is to have prayer every hour that they are open. It’s going to take a small army to accomplish this but our God is able. In Matthew 18:20 Jesus tells us that, “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” “No Sidewalk Without the Savior” is an effort to make sure that two people are prayerfully…
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Pro-Life Training Seminar April 23, 2022
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortion Free New Mexico will be hosting a free Pro-Life Training Seminar at Providence Presbyterian Church on Saturday April 23, 2022 from 1PM-3PM. Free Pro-Life Training Seminar Hosted by Abortion Free New Mexico Where: Providence Church located at 13801 Encantado Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87123 When: Saturday April 23, 2022 from 1PM-3PM Why: For A Time of Knowledge and Equipping “Join us for an afternoon of pro-life empowerment at Providence Church. This will be a time of knowledge and equipping. Learn about local community resources. Have a relevant conversation about abortion and racism. Learn about the radical agenda linking abortion and overpopulation. We will also share practical ways you can get involved…
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We Are Building a Pro-Life Army
By Bud Shaver, Albuquerque, New Mexico– The weather is warming up and we have been just as busy as ever. We know that the battle for life in New Mexico requires time, commitment and a variety of strategies in multiple areas. As pro-life missionaries we are laying it all on the line in order to be a voice for the voiceless and to advance God’s kingdom as we put our faith into action. We are building a pro-life army and we need your help. Please consider hosting a pro-life movie screening of the film Voiceless and also be sure to sign up at our website to pray for an hour outside one…
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Guest Article- UNM: From Heartbreak to Hope
By Lloyd Powell, Albuquerque, New Mexico- Abortions are nothing new in the state of New Mexico. Most notably, Planned Parenthood has been one of front runners. The second lesser known option is Southwestern Women’s Options. Both of these clinics perform abortions not just for New Mexico but other states such as Texas and California. Despite the fact that these clinics are regularly opposed by Pro-Life organizations, the clinics still run effectively every day to end pregnancies through pill and surgical procedures. Most surprising in support of abortions comes from a name very familiar with New Mexico residents and students. The University of New Mexico operates their own free standing abortion center. The clinic…
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Can You Spare One Hour to Ensure that No Sidewalk is Without the Savior?
By Bud Shaver,Albuquerque, New Mexico- Join Abortion Free New Mexico on Friday, April 1st for the launch of our new prayer initiative, “No Sidewalk Without the Savior, which coincides with Faith to Action Friday, outside of the University of New Mexico’s free standing abortion facility, UNM Center for Reproductive Health (UNMCRH). This facility performs late term abortions up to 24 weeks (6 months) of pregnancy. The Spanish speaking “Isleta Church of Christ: Iglesia De Cristo” is the closest church (0.5 mile) from the UNM Center for Reproductive Health late-term abortion facility. After reaching out to, fellowshipping with and sharing a presentation with them about abortion in New Mexico and this new prayer initiative, “No Sidewalk Without the Savior” they enthusiastically…
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REPORT: New Mexico Leads The Nation With The Highest Percentage of Late Term Abortions
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- According to the most recent data, published in 2019 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New Mexico unfortunately leads the nation with the highest percentage of late-term abortions. In other words, late-term abortions represent 11.6% of all abortions performed in New Mexico. TABLE 10 of the CDC Abortion Surveillance — United States, 2019 report shows that New Mexico performed 406 late-term abortions (over 21 weeks gestation) which was 11.6% of the total number of abortions performed in the state (3,485) that year. By comparison, of the 43 states that met the CDC’s reporting requirements, (Nine states, California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York State, Pennsylvania,…
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Pro-Life Movie Screening of “Voiceless”
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- On Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 2-5PM, at Transformation Epicenter Abortion Free New Mexico is hosting a free movie screening of the Movie to Movement Film, “Voiceless”. Voiceless is a film that brings to light the real struggle that Christians encounter when pursuing an active sidewalk ministry at abortion centers. It is great for all audiences and especially for Christian leaders. The trailer to this powerful movie can be viewed below. Come and find out about Abortion Free New Mexico’s prayer initiative, “No Sidewalk Without the Savior,” and hear real life testimonies and about local pregnancy resources. This is a community wide free event that is sure to inspire and encourage all of…
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Act Now for Judicial Candidates
Dear Pro-Life Friend, As you may already know, 2022 is a huge election year, as even many democrats are fed up with MLG and want change. We are expecting to turn New Mexico RED and expect to elect a full republican ticket for the State of New Mexico. We have four of the five same outstanding candidates running for state judicial positions who ran in 2020. We all know how important the Courts are. Judges’ rulings affect everything from our religious liberties to our gun rights to criminals being let back out on the streets. Judges’ rulings are something businesses, professionals and doctors consider when deciding whether to stay in or move…
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Support the People’s Convoy Overpass Meetup Friday 2/25 at 10AM
By Bud Shaver,Albuquerque, New Mexico- Join Abortion Free New Mexico as we stand in solidarity with fellow patriots and allies in support of the People’s Convoy. The convoy will be passing through Albuquerque on their way to Washington DC, this Friday morning and we want to welcome them with our signs and flags. WHERE? Westside Overpass over I-40 (Heading South on Coors Turn Right on Hanover. Overpass Bridge Entrance at the dead-end.) WHEN? 10:00-11:00 AM Friday, February 25th “To our elected officials that believe they rule us: YOU work for US. Our constitution was written to provide enough power to act on a national level, but not enough to deprive the people of fundamental rights. The people are…
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UPDATE: More Statewide 2022 Candidates Sign Pro-Life Pledge
By Bud Shaver,Albuquerque, New Mexico- This weekend the Republican Party of New Mexico will hold its pre-primary convention to select the candidates that will be on the June primary election ballot. Abortion Free New Mexico leaders are delegates and will be present to cast votes representing Bernalillo County. Abortion Free New Mexico is pleased to release its most up to date list of candidates who have signed a simple yet solid pro-life pledge. This pledge serves as a tangible declaration that defending life is a priority to each candidate that signs it. It is an assurance for the voter to know where each candidate stands. Candidates who sign Abortion Free New Mexico’s pro-life pledge are not…
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“No Sidewalk Without the Savior” and Pro-Life Movie Screening
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- “No Sidewalk Without the Savior,” is a new ministry effort of Abortion Free New Mexico. We believe in the power of prayer to change hearts and minds, as we reflect the love of Jesus by extending grace and truth, at our city’s darkest and most hopeless places, abortion facilities. When two or more of God’s people gather for prayer, Our Savior is present and is able to light up the darkness and bring hope. (Matthew 18:20) The namesake of this initiative is in honor of our late friend and fellow pro-life abolitionist, Kortney Blythe Gordon. Kortney was the leader of our team while we served with the Survivors of the…
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Faith To Action Friday Postponed, Join Our Team Meeting 2/15
By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- Faith To Action Friday has been postponed this month (2/4/22) due to extreme weather and unsafe driving conditions from New Mexico’s first winter storm of 2022. Faith To Action Friday will resume next month on March 4th. In the meantime prayerfully consider joining our team. Abortion Free New Mexico will be hosting our next team meeting on February 15, 2022. Click HERE or the button below to fill out our online survey. After you do we will notify you of the event location and more details. This year, in 2022, Abortion Free New Mexico wants to organize a constant prayerful presence starting with the UNM Center for Reproductive Health abortion facility for every hour that they are open. This…
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Abortion Free New Mexico Whistleblower Investigations Named #1 Top Pro-Life Reports of 2021
By Bud Shaver, Albuquerque, New Mexico– Our whistleblower investigations at Abortion Free New Mexico, exposing adverse vaccine related pregnancy complications, was named Operation Rescue’s #1 top Pro-Life Reports of 2021! 2021’s Top Five Pro-Life Reports from Operation Rescue Thank you Operation Rescue for helping to expose the truth. “Abortion Free New Mexico was one of the first national groups to sound the alarm regarding the experimental COVID-19 injections and the risks posed to pregnant women and their babies. It is now common knowledge that there are major concerns about these shots, except among those who are willfully turning a blind eye to what is clearly unfolding before us,” stated Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion…
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Free Speech Is Under Attack In Albuquerque
(Pictured above Janice Arnold-Jones and Bud Shaver on Off The Cuff ABQ Talk Radio) By Bud Shaver Albuquerque, New Mexico- The slippery slope infringing on free speech reached a new low in Albuquerque. The latest attack on free speech was delivered on December 3, 2021 when the city Ethics Committee ruled unanimously to reprimand the “Stop The Stadium” leaders for failure to file as a Measure Finance Committee (MFC). The grassroots “Stop The Stadium” efforts soundly defeated the city’s $50 million soccer stadium tax bond hike at the polls on November 2, 2021. In a complaint filed by Joaquin Baca, Board Director of MRGCD, Baca referenced a past ruling by the Ethics Committee where they reprimanded us and fined us $1,000.00 back in 2015. Baca stated in his complaint that,…
