Republican Club to host head of local taxpayers association on Oct. 4

Contra Costa Taxpayers Association President Marc Joffe will speak at the Republican Club’s October meet-and-greet to go over the local ballot measures that will appear on the November general election ballot. The Republican Club’s meet-and-greet will be held on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m., in the Fairway Room at Creekside Complex.

Joffe is president of the Contra Costa Taxpayers Association, which advocates for “Good Government at Affordable Cost.” After a long career in the financial industry, Joffe moved into the public policy arena in 2011. Since then, he has worked for three think-tanks and contributed op-eds to the Mercury News, Orange County Register, Wall Street Journal and other publications.

His research has been published by the California State Treasurer’s Office, UC Berkeley, the Mercatus Center, and the Reason Foundation. Joffe earned his MBA at New York University and his MPA at San Francisco State University.

Attendees are invited to bring something to share, such as an appetizer or snack. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Monthly meetand-greets are held for Republican Club members and their guests at no fee.

Sometimes, local political figures appear as special guests at the club’s meetand-greet gatherings. All Rossmoor residents are invited to attend. Reservations are not required, and there is no charge for this event. People interested in joining the Republican Club are encouraged to come. Information about joining the Republican Club is available by calling Joyce Ellis at 1-925-943-2126.