"Freedom is not only bought with a great price; it is maintained by unremitting effort."
- Calvin CoolidgeRecent RCF Updates
Proposed 2025 Rock County Budget – Do They Really Want to Help Taxpayers In Their Time of Need?
WHY DOES THIS MATTER? Financial freedom from a local perspective is largely driven and controlled by local taxation. Most notably property taxes - School District, County and City - are a major expense of Rock County homeowners. Most people in Rock County know...
Rock County School Districts – A Bait and Switch
WHY DOES THIS MATTER? Educational freedom refers to the ability of parent’s to select the best educational opportunity for their children. It recognizes that all children are unique, full of potential, and deserving of a high-quality education that meets their...
Education in Peril?
This November, in Rock County, four school districts will again come to the property owners seeking funds to maintain their operations and facilities. There is no doubt that voters are feeling the economic pinch this fall, and some of them will vote in the negative...
We Are Rock County First!
Guided by Liberty, we empower citizens to hold their local governments accountable to the governed. Our civic engagement, training, and education workgroups help citizens succeed in shaping the government that represents the community they desire.
Rock County First (RCF) is a non-partisan, civic organization. We are interested in holding local governments to high standards of performance.
RCF endeavors to support our local governments in remaining effective and accountable to the citizens of Rock County, WI. Thomas Jefferson said it best, “The government you elect is the government you deserve.”
Putting Rock County First
Our volunteer-led workgroups are key to our performance and achievements by providing education, support and accountability. Members are encouraged to lend their talents to one or more of the workgroups.
Recruit & Retain Workgroup
The Recruit and Retain workgroup focuses on growing the membership of Rock County First. These talented go-getters use a variety of marketing techniques and tools to attract like-minded community members to share in the mission and vision of Rock County First.
Watchdog Workgroup
The Watchdogs are charged with creating policy action plans based upon sound research; the Watchdogs investigate. They follow press releases and news articles, attend board and council meetings, and monitor local elections for Rock County municipalities.
Candidate & Campaign Workgroup
The Candidate & Campaign workgroup recruits, educates, trains, and provides support to citizens interested in running for a non-partisan local office; but who lack experience and are unsure of where or how to start.
Gather Together
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