VALUES STATEMENT Approved March 16,2006 We, the Tewksbury Democratic Committee, view America as a diverse family of responsible and caring citizens. We unite to embrace the following American values: Caring, Cooperation, and Compassion Trust, Honesty, and Responsibility Safety, Security, and Freedom We envision Tewksbury as a township with a balanced and progressive government that protects our traditions and environment. We envision America as a country that is strong at home and respected abroad, that offers opportunity, promotes responsibility, and ensures the sustainability of the planet. As an organization, we pledge to: Create working relationships with other civic-minded people who share our goals for improving our community. Engage in courteous and respectful debate with all parties to promote a healthy exchange of information and opinion. Educate our citizens about important local and national issues and encourage them to become involved in the political process of creating a fiscally and socially responsible nation. Our activities will foster positive change at all levels of government, so that we may create: A responsible nation, whose elected representatives are honest, open, inclusive, responsive, and accountable to the people. A strong nation, one that protects both our security and our constitutional guarantees of personal freedom. A prosperous nation, one that ensures equal opportunity for all, including access to education, employment, housing, and healthcare. A sustainable nation, one that provides effective stewardship of our natural resources and environment. BECOME A MEMBER HERE HERE web design by limeyboy hosting and domains by IamMyBrand.com