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April 15, 2014

On Tuesday, the Jefferson Area Tea Party hit a milestone. Tax Day 2014 marked the fifth anniversary for the organization that supports limited government and fiscal responsibility.

The group gathered on the steps of the Albemarle County office building in the evening for another rally.

Five years ago to the day, the group held its first rally, filling the nTelos Wireless Pavilion in downtown Charlottesville.

"It was just people who were angry and frustrated and didn't know what to do and needed a way and a venue to speak out," said JATP president Mike Basile.

Though much smaller, Tuesday's rally carried the same message -- residents are "taxed enough already."

The organization criticized the recent tax rate increase in Albemarle County and Charlottesville's cigarette tax hike.

"Start doing your job, get your hands off my wallet. I'm not your ATM," radio host and former Charlottesville City Council member Rob Schilling said of local and state leaders.

Members also took some time Tuesday to reflect on the last half decade.

Former JATP president Carole Thorpe said it was also a day for members to pat themselves on the back.

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Jefferson Area Tea Party Celebrates Fifth Anniversary