MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to encourage and facilitate citizen participation in the political process and empower individuals to demand Constitutional governance in our Republic.
CHARTER
Richmond Tea Party, Inc. is a non-partisan, grassroots community established to advance and strengthen the Founding principle that life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are God-given rights guaranteed to every individual by the Constitutions of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia. We believe that government derives its power from the people and is established solely to protect these rights. The core principles of limited government, fiscal restraint, personal responsibility, and governing with virtue and accountability are all necessary to ensure the preservation of our freedom. We believe that local governments, communities, and individuals are best suited to serve and represent the needs of the people. Most importantly, we believe that citizen participation in the political process is a fundamental necessity for good government.
THREE PRINCIPLES
Personal Freedom
Economic Freedom
Debt Free Future
ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS
MOTIVATE individuals to defend liberty and our Constitutions through their involvement in the political process.
EMPOWER individuals to stand united against a national government that operates beyond its Constitutional authority.
EDUCATE the public on the Constitutions, our Founding principles, and the political process.
MOBILIZE individuals to assert a unified and influential voice in our Constitutional Republic.
ESTABLISH proper checks and balances between the federal and state governments.
ADVOCATE legislation in the Virginia General Assembly and U.S. Congress that is consistent with our charter and mission.
ENGAGE in peaceful public discourse through protests, rallies, petitions, open debate, and personal interaction with our political representatives.
SHARE our vision with people of all races, religions, age groups, and civic and political affiliations, and invite their partnership and participation in the Tea Party movement.