Together, we can ensure liberty for future generations.
Together, we can ensure liberty for future generations.
OUR MISSION
We are dedicated to restoring the principles of personal and economic freedom. By educating citizens on Constitutional public policy and advocating for rights granted by God, we empower our communities to secure their future and uphold the highest standards of liberty.
Stay informed and engaged with our upcoming legislative sessions at state and federal levels as well as important local happenings. Together, we can shape the future of our towns, districts, county, state and federal government through principled action and constitutional awareness.
Meetings & Events
News & Announcements
November 3, 2026 General Election
Sussex County Board of Elections:
Use this link to the Sussex County Board of Elections Official
Website for all information about the upcoming elections.
View Candidate List for Federal, County & Municipal Races
View School Board Member Candidate List
gENERAL MEETING
October 2026 general meeting. Commissioner DeGroot is running for re-election this year, and this is a great chance to hear directly from him about the issues that matter most to our community.
Jack was elected to the Board of County Commissioners on November 7, 2023. He grew up on his family's dairy farm in Wantage. That upbringing gave him a real love for agriculture and for the rural roots that make Sussex County special. He's spent over a decade involved with Sussex County 4-H and still works hands-on on the family farm.
Jack's a proud local success story. He graduated from High Point Regional High School in 2017, where he made history as a 1,000-point scorer on the basketball court, the first player to hit that mark in over a decade. He went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Finance from Marywood University in 2021. He didn't stop there. Jack worked as a full-time Teaching Assistant and Instructor at the University of New Hampshire, then earned his Master's Degree in Statistics in September 2023. Today, he's an adjunct faculty member at NJIT, where he teaches calculus.
Before returning home to serve Sussex County, Jack worked for the Office of New Hampshire Governor Christopher T. Sununu. There, he dug into policy research, studied pending legislation, and handled data analysis for state programs. That experience, paired with lessons in smart budgeting from one of the country's most fiscally responsible governors, prepared him well for local office.
As Commissioner, Jack serves as liaison to several boards and organizations, including the Sussex County Historical Society, Sussex Community College, the Workforce Investment Board, and the Musconetcong River Management Council, among others. He also serves as the municipal liaison for Fredon, Hampton, Ogdensburg, Stillwater, and Walpack.
Join us in October to hear Jack's perspective on where Sussex County is headed and what's next for our community. We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
HILLSDALE COLLEGE FREE COURSES & VIDEO PRODUCTIONS
The Story of America (Video Series)
FREE Courses in History, History, Philosophy & Religion, Literature, Politics, Economics, Fine Arts, Mathematics & NaturalSciences, K-12 Education.
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Meet Guest Speaker Commissioner Jack DeGroot
We're excited to welcome Jack DeGroot, Sussex County's youngest County Commissioner, as our honored guest speaker for the
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NOTICE: SKYLANDS TEA PARTY ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Doreen Edwards -- President
Karen Barbosa -- Vice President
Gayle Hull -- Treasurer
OPEN -- Secretary
CURRENT LEADERSHIP TEAM
Annual Election Meeting to be held at our General Meeting at Hampton Diner on December 2, 2026
We are grateful to welcome back the indefatiguable Rev. Greg Quinlan, President & Executive Director at Center for Garden State Families, to give us an update on what's going on in the NJ Legislature.
https://gardenstatefamilies.org/
The Mission of The Center for Garden State Families is to protect and promote faith, freedom and the natural family, in culture and public policy, as held by the traditional Christian worldview.
Their 5 Areas of Focus:
First Liberties
Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Freedom of the Press, The Right of Assembly, Redress of Grievances, Opposing the concept of “special rights”
Life
First liberties mean nothing if you are dead. Abortion: All life has value, from conception till natural death. End of Life: Assisted Suicide. Caring for the “terminally ill.” Stop the funding with tax dollars of abortion and assisted suicide.
Education
Education is dependent upon Parental Rights and Education Choice.
Taxes
In the Garden State taxes are oppressive. These taxes are destroying property rights, family stability, and the present and future security of the individual citizen.
Second Amendment
The right of self defense
Learn More: https://gardenstatefamilies.org/