Local Chapter

Taneyville

Taney County, Missouri • Anti-Federalist Party

The founders intended for power to reside here — in the municipalities of Taneyville, not in distant capitals. This is where the work happens.

Our Mission in Taneyville

We believe that the most effective governance happens closest to the people. The Taneyville chapter works to ensure every resident has direct access to their municipal government, meaningful agency over their future, and the ability to hold all power — public, corporate, and algorithmic — accountable.

Strategic Priorities

Local Action Plan

Civic Auditing Boards

Organize independent oversight of local municipal spending and decision-making to ensure transparency.

Anti-Federalist Candidates

Recruit and support candidates for mayor and city council who uphold our principles.

Data Sovereignty Ordinances

Push for city-level protections ensuring residents own their digital data and algorithmic transparency is enforced.

Community Broadband

Establish public broadband infrastructure as a utility, ensuring universal internet access regardless of income.

From the Anti-Federalist Archive

Letters from the Federal Farmer No. 15

Federal Farmer (Richard Henry Lee) • 1787-12-20

LETTER XV.January 18, 1788.Dear sir,Before I proceed to examine particularly the powers vested, or which ought to be, vested in each branch of the proposed government, I shall briefly examine the organization of the remaining branch, the judicial, referring the particular examining of its powers to some future letters. In forming this branch, our objects are — a fair and open, a wise and impartial interpretation of the laws — a prompt and impartial administration of justice, between the public and individuals, and between man and man. I believe, there is no feature in a free government more difficult to be well formed than this, especially in an extensive country, where the courts must be numerous, or the citizens travel to obtain justice.The confederation impowers congress to institute j…

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Get Involved in Taneyville

We are actively recruiting leaders and candidates in Taneyville. Every role matters.

Chapter Leader

Organize monthly meetings, coordinate with county leadership, and recruit local members.

Policy Drafter

Research and draft city-level policy proposals aligned with Anti-Federalist principles.

Community Organizer

Build coalitions with local organizations, plan public events, and drive voter registration.

Run for Office

We support Anti-Federalist candidates at every municipal level.

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