"Freedom is not only bought with a great price; it is maintained by unremitting effort."
- Calvin CoolidgeRecent RCF Updates
Are You Getting Your Money’s Worth?
As Americans, we value our freedoms. Events in recent history often cause us to fear that those freedoms granted to us in the Constitution could be limited by the wealthy and powerful forces in our government. But the national policy discussions are only the tip of...
2024 Fundraiser
5:00PM The Barn on Prairie • 5828 S County Rd G • Janesville The RCF vision is to ‘protect liberty and freedom in our local communities.’ With this as the backdrop behind this year’s fundraiser, the theme is “Freedom is Local.” We are very pleased to be joined...
Challenging the Myth
There is a great myth circulating in our communities and all across the country: If we just make people’s lives easier, they will become great American successes. Upon this falsehood, money is constantly redistributed from those who have, to those who have not. True,...
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.
Gather Together
Connect with us online! Find important information here on our website, and connect with other RCF supporters on Facebook.
If you have questions, please send us an email.