A new organization called the Alliance of Parents and Taxpayers has been formed in the Pottawattamie County area.

According to spokesperson Kris Ranney the organization emerged from conversations between parents and taxpayers and the concerns and goals they share.

“We discovered that all of us- whether a parent or not- believe our children and how they are educated is of major importance. We all agree that we want to find ways to take real action that will matter.”

Ranney stated that the organization seeks to support schools and educators, forge bonds with communities, take action to protect the innocence of youth and to recruit, endorse and support school board candidates that adhere to the organization’s principles.

The group plans to introduce themselves to the public and gather input at a series of town hall meetings. The meetings set so far are as follows:

Council Bluffs Public Library, Monday, August 21, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Crescent Community Hall, Tuesday, August 29, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Carter Lake Community Center, Monday, September 11, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Council Bluffs Lewis-Central School District, Hy-Vee Madison Ave., Tuesday, September 26, 6:30-8:00 p.m

All town halls will be open to the public with no cost to attend. Other town hall dates and locations will be announced in the near future.

Those seeking further information should visit www.parentsandtaxpayers,org.