Former state representative candidate and wife of Santa Rosa County Commissioner JAmes Calkins, Mariya Calkins, is the chairman of the newly-formed Santa Rosa chapter of Moms for Liberty.
According to the press release, Moms for Liberty has 275 local chapters in 45 states since their inception in January 2021.
“Our priority is our children and the future of our country, said Mariya Calkins in the release. “When one moment you make peanut butter and jelly for your children and the next moment the FBI calls you and asks you intimidating questions, you know that the taxpaid Department of Justice is being weaponized against outspoken parents.”
She continued, “As one Nation under God, we must stand strong against tyranny with a firm reliance on divine providence, just like our Founding Fathers did. We are God-loving Americans who invest our time and service into the future of our country. Our ultimate focus is God – Family – Country.”
Calkins lost the GOP primary to replace State Rep. Jayer Williamson to Dr. Joel Rudman, 62%-38%.
Calkins said her group will not shy away from government intimidation tactics as they engage elected officials on key issues that impact the everyday lives of families. She plans to work to empower parents and hold elected leaders accountable while also focusing on what she considers the nation’s founding principles of our nation: limited government, personal responsibility, and individual liberty.
The Santa Rosa chapter held its first meeting last Thursday, March 30.