On Thursday night, Fifth District Democratic Congressman Tom Perriello will speak to members of the Jefferson Area Tea Party (JATP) during the group’s monthly meeting. A press release from Perrielo’s campaign director, Jessica Barba, says the congressman will answer questions and meet with voters at 6:30pm at the Arby’s restaurant near Forest Lakes, 1700 Timberwood Boulevard.
On August 7, the JATP organized a protest rally in opposition to Congress’ $26.1 billion fiscal aid bill at the Carysbook Performing Arts Center. A post on the JATP website apologizes for the sudden nature of the rally and shares the group’s most recent thoughts on Perriello:
"We apologize for the short notice," says the post, "but we feel it’s important enough to make a strong statement—not to mention to keep the heat on Tom Perriello all August long!" In March, a propane line was severed at the home of Perriello’s brother after an incorrect address was posted by blogger Mike Troxel, a member of the Lynchburg Area Tea Party. Multiple tea party groups from the area spoke out against Troxel’s mistake.