Life of Liberty Project

01/13/2021

Something for our community to be aware of: we have recently spoken with at least three separate businesses who have received their new unemployment insurance rates for the year. Their rates have gone up astronomically - between 300 and 600%! The government says they cannot open, or at least have to operate under severe restrictions, and to pay for unemployment for the employees that they’ve been FORCED to lay off, they get to pay that same government waaaayyyyy more money. Our small businesses are suffering; they cannot survive these lockdowns much longer. Businesses who follow our page: feel free to comment (if you feel comfortable doing so) your increased rates below and what that means for your business so the community can understand the impact on you!

01/12/2021

A resolution to reopen our community is being heard this morning at 9am. If anyone is able to call in for public comment please do so before 8am. Let our voices be heard that we need to reopen safely.

https://www.co.benton.wa.us/agendalist.aspx?categoryid=1181

01/11/2021

A reopening proclamation is scheduled for discussion at the Benton County Commissioners meeting, taking place at 9am this Tuesday, 1/12/21. The draft is being presented by Commissioner Will Mckay, and has been endorsed by the Benton County Republican Party at their monthly meeting recently held.
What can you do?
- call the commissioners and let them know you want the proclamation approved. Every bit of public pressure helps! Their number is 5097865600 or 5097363080

- email them directly at [email protected] Tell them how you or your business has been adversely affected by the shutdowns and ask that the proclamation be approved.

- you can make a public comment at the commissioners’ meeting by calling in to 5094604941. Make sure to call ahead of the meeting time so you will get a chance to speak.

- you can also watch the meeting at

In an effort to continue to provide public access to the Commissioners’ meetings, Benton County will be providing telephonic and video access to the public to view the Commissioners’ meetings. Regular Board of Commissioners’ meetings are held every Tuesday at 9 AM unless otherwise cancelled or...

01/04/2021

Tonight at the Pasco city council meeting, a draft ordinance will be presented by Councilman Pete Serrano, which would effectively reopen the city of Pasco. It will be item 11a on the agenda. If you would like to support this action, there’s a few things you can do!
1. Call the council - the number to reach them at is 5095543404. Be kind. The lady answering the phone and taking messages is not a council member and she will probably be getting a lot of calls today.
2. Email the council directly. Their email addresses can be found here: https://www.pasco-wa.gov/Directory.aspx?did=4
3. If you are a Pasco resident, you can make a public comment at the council meeting by signing up here: www.pasco-wa.gov/publiccomment Must sign up by 4pm.
4. You can also just attend the meeting. Show up at Pasco city hall at 6:45. The address is 525 N 3rd Ave. Pasco WA 99301

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01/03/2021

12/29/2020

If you support small, local businesses in the Tri-Cities then please consider signing our petition http://chng.it/Hfwpy8dSKK. Please share this with others, every signature helps!

Reopen Tri-Cities Small Businesses

12/27/2020

Shakey's Pizza in Pasco is open for dine in! Have a craving for pizza and sick of being at home? Go to Shakey's Pizza and show your support for local small businesses!

Welcome to Shakey's Restaurant in Pasco - start your online order. Check out the menu, store hours, or get directions.

12/22/2020

New video from Tri-Cities Small Business Owners. Please watch the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prCQRkOvQgQ and share. The documents talked about in the video can be found here https://www.lifeoflibertyproject.com/blog
This group has also created their own page called bfopenforbusiness.com and it is there that you can sign a charter pledging to support local businesses, or to open your business up in solidarity if you own one!

Here is a link to the Declaration:https://www.lifeoflibertyproject.com/post/declaration-tri-cities-wa-are-open-for-business-school-and-worshipHere is the lin...

12/12/2020

Here’s an interview we just conducted with local restaurateur Saber Sterling Sterling's Restaurant - On The River. She did an incredible job explaining the difficulties she and many others are facing during this lockdown. We hope to bring you more of these soon. If you’re a local business who would like to be heard, please let us know!

Saber lays out the effect the lockdown has had on her business and employees.