Local Chapter

Au Sable Forks

Clinton County, New York • Anti-Federalist Party

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

Our Mission in Au Sable Forks

We believe that the most effective governance happens closest to the people. The Au Sable Forks 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

Essays of John DeWitt No. 2

John DeWitt (Unknown) • 1787-10-25

Massachusetts, October 27, 1787 To the Free Citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.In my last address upon the proceedings of the Federal Convention I endeavored to convince you of the importance of the subject, that it required a cool, dispassionate examination, and a thorough investigation, previous to its adoption -- that it was not a mere revision and amendment of our first Confederation, but a compleat System for the future government of the United States, and I may now add in preference to, and in exclusion of, all others heretofore adopted. -- It is not TEMPORARY, but in its nature, PERPETUAL. -- It is not designed that you shall be annually called, either to revise, correct, or renew it; but, that your posterity shall grow up under, and be governed by it, as well as ourselv…

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Get Involved in Au Sable Forks

We are actively recruiting leaders and candidates in Au Sable Forks. 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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