The 2020 convention attendees really enjoyed themselves. Thank you to our members, candidates, and sponsors for making it such a success!
2020 Convention In Photos
Author: Justin
Message from the Chair: National Convention Delegate List and Upcoming Meeting
Before getting into what happened at our convention, I want to invite all those interested to come to our upcoming quarterly Executive Committee Meeting to be held on Saturday, March 14th.The meeting will be held in San Jose at the Fish Market restaurant, located at 1007 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose, California 95123, from 9:30…
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR: California’s 2020 Convention Almost Here
Next weekend, the Libertarian Party of California will be hosting the 2020 Convention in the West Los Angeles area and you’re invited! The convention will be held at the beautiful Doubletree by Hilton located at 6161 Centinela Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. The convention will take place over President’s Day weekend, February 15-17, 2020 and…
LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA TO HOLD PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE AT UPCOMING STATE CONVENTION
For Immediate Release OCTOBER 10, 2019 SACRAMENTO, California – The Libertarian Party of California (LPC) 2020 Convention https://ca.lp.org/convention/ will be featuring a debate between Libertarian Party Presidential candidates for the 2020 election. The debate will be hosted by Andrew Heaton, Political Comedian https://www.mightyheaton.com/standup/ and moderated by Matt Welch, Reason Magazine Editor-at-Large, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Welch. The LPC state…
LIBERTARIAN PERSPECTIVE ON IMMIGRATION REFORM
For Immediate Release FEBRUARY 5, 2020 SACRAMENTO, California – The Libertarian Party of California condemns massive roundups by the federal government of Hispanic-Americans and others in a hunt for aliens not possessing required documents. At its most recent meeting, the Party’s Executive Committee passed the following Resolution: WHEREAS the Libertarian Party of California condemns massive…
2020 Karl J. Bray Award Nominations
Dear Libertarian! The Libertarian Party of California is excited to announce that we will begin giving out awards again starting at the 2020 convention. We will be honoring someone chosen by you, our members, with the Karl J. Bray Award for conspicuous and meritorious activism furthering the goals of the Libertarian Party of California. The…
Message From The Chair: Happy New Year
Happy New Year!! I hope that everyone has had a wonderful holiday season and you’re ready for the exciting Libertarian events coming up in 2020! There is a lot going on and I want to keep you up to date on how you can get more involved in the Libertarian Party this year. On the…
California’s 2020 Convention is Just around the Corner!
The Libertarian Party of California will be hosting the 2020 Convention in the West Los Angeles area this year and you’re invited! The convention will be held at the beautiful Doubletree by Hilton located at 6161 Centinela Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230. The convention will take place over President’s Day weekend, February 15-17, 2020 and…
Message from the Chair 2020 Bylaws Committee Report
The Libertarian Party of California’s Bylaws have completed their work for proposals that will be made at the 2020 Convention in Los Angeles over the President’s Day weekend, February 14-17, 2020. Per the Bylaws the report is required to be completed 70 days prior to the convention and posted to the State’s website 60 days…
LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA WANTS TO STOP THE CRIMINALIZATION OF POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS
For Immediate Release November 26, 2019 The Libertarian Party of California (LPC) believes government policy frequently takes aim at the problem of homelessness, but too often suppresses voluntary localized efforts to address the issue, depriving people of support that would otherwise exist. Government should not impose rules that penalize poverty and homelessness, while simultaneously criminalizing…
LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA BACKS RECALL OF GOVERNOR NEWSOM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2019 In a term marked by gross government overreach and the erosion of individual rights and civil liberties, the Libertarian Party of California believes that Gavin Newsom has failed to properly represent the people of California since his election as Governor in 2018. Because of the above, and the history of mismanagement…
Message from the Chair: Upcoming Events!
We are now well into summer and we have some really exciting events coming up that I want to share! This weekend will be the 10th Annual Southern California Conference which will be held at Geezers in Santa Fe Springs on July 20th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and feature several liberty minded speakers. …
Message from the Chair: Exciting News!
We have some great news to share coming out of our convention, which took place in Concord, California, April 5-7, 2019. The convention was a huge success! All told, we raised approximately $25,000 during the convention and this is the first convention in at least ten years in which the Party had more money in…
Message from the Chair 12/11/2018
If you’ve not already heard, I have some very exciting news. Jeff Hewitt, California’s Region 4 LNC Representative and longtime Libertarian activist, won his election for Riverside County Supervisor! The Riverside County Registrar of Voters certified the election just before the deadline of December 6th, and announced the results on December 7th, that Hewitt won…
Message from the Chair – 11/11/18
Over the last year we have all put a lot of time and energy into the Midterm Elections, and I know that on Wednesday many Libertarians were discouraged, but we shouldn’t be. I have spent the last few days reflecting on this and realize we actually have a lot to be proud of! Nationwide we…
Message from the Chair – 10/4/18
The November General Election is right around the corner and many of you will be receiving your Vote-By-Mail ballots in the next few days. In preparation of the election the Libertarian Party of California discussed the 11 Ballot Initiatives at our last Executive Committee meeting and below is the Party’s recommendations on each of the…
Message from the Chair – 9/29/18
The 2019 Convention planning is well underway and is shaping up to be another great gathering.The 2019 Convention will be April 5-7 and held at the Concord Crowne Plaza; 45 John Glen Drive, Concord, CA 94520. AND this year we want YOU to pick the theme for the event! This is your opportunity to set…
Message from the Chair – 9/4/18
With the November General Election fast approaching, there are a lot of exciting things happening in the Libertarian Party of California that I want everyone to be aware of. Since the beginning of the year the number of registered Libertarian’s voters has increased by 1.2% while the registered Republicans have decreased by 1.2% and the…
Top 10 Libertarian Picks on Netflix in 2017
Let’s take a look at our favorite Netflix shows that are must watch for Libertarians! 10. Glow Girl Power is back, with this fiction based on fact TV show featuring women ready to do things there way in the world of wrestling. “Don’t tell me what to do” resonates so well in this much binge…
Libertarian Party of California Calls For Bail Reform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 18, 2017 LIBERTARIANS CALL FOR BAIL REFORM Californians charged with minor offenses are often kept in jail awaiting trial because they can’t afford even a small amount of bail. Often, this occurs in cases where there’s no threat to public safety. Libertarians are joining people from across the political spectrum…
Libertarian Party Of California Joins Taxpayer Groups To Oppose SB231
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 28, 2017 LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF CALIFORNIA JOINS TAXPAYER GROUPS TO OPPOSE SB231 The Libertarian Party of California has joined the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association (HJTA) and several other local taxpayer organizations in OPPOSITION to SB 231 (by State Senator Bob Hertzberg) which would erode the protections afforded to taxpayers under the…
California Libertarian Activist Vol. III Issue 1 (04-29-2017)
Calif. Libertarian Activist Vol III Issue 1 – APRIL 29, 2017 Volume III, Issue 1 April 29, 2017 The official publication for activists of the Libertarian Party of California IN THIS ISSUE: LPC 2017 Convention: California Libertarians kick off annual convention in Silicon Valley Delegate duty: Tips for a fun, productive convention experience…
Libertarian Party of California Opposes SB562 “Single Payer” Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 5, 2017 Libertarians Oppose SB562 – “Single Payer” state takeover of health care The California State Senate has passed SB562 to create a “single payer” health care system in California. The single payer would be the State of California, which would take over the entire healthcare system. The Libertarian Party of…
Libertarian Party of California Opposes AB64 Additional Marijuana Regulations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2017 LIBERTARIANS OBJECT TO PROPOSED MARIJUANA REGULATIONS The California Department of Food & Agriculture is holding a series of hearings across the state to gather feedback from the public on proposed regulations for the medical marijuana industry. Since Proposition 64 passed in November, there will be continued proposals for regulating…
Message From The Chair – 5-17-17
Our recent State Convention was a huge success! It was held April 28-30 in Santa Clara. More people attended than at any recent convention in memory, and I noted great enthusiasm among those who did. The state LP hosted compelling speakers, including economist David Friedman, Eric Garris of Antiwar.com, and Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock.com….
Message From The Chair – 4-1-17
DAVID FRIEDMAN & PATRICK BYRNE (CEO of Overstock.com) to speak at LPC STATE CONVENTION. DISCOUNT PRICES EXTENDED to April 4 Fellow Libertarians and Friends, I am pleased to announce that David Friedman (economics professor and son of Milton Friedman) and Patrick Byrne (CEO of Overstock.com) are now featured speakers at the Libertarian Party…
Message From The Chair – 3-12-17 Speakers announced for LPC State Convention April 28-30 – You’re invited!
The Libertarian Party of California’s 2017 State Convention is coming up fast — April 28 to April 30 at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054 (near San Jose International Airport). This will be the gala event of the season, featuring exciting speakers, tasty meal events, party business, and…
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR – 3/2/17 – Convention 2017
The Libertarian Party of California’s 2017 State Convention will convene from April 28 to April 30 at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054 (near San Jose International Airport). This will be our first convention in the Bay Area since 2009, and it should be the gala event of…
Message From The Chair – 12/22/16 – Official Convention Announcement (And Happy Holidays!)
It’s time to mark your calendars for April 28 to 30, 2017. The Libertarian Party of California State Convention will be held on those dates at the Santa Clara Marriott Hotel, 2700 Mission College Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054. This is near the San Jose Airport. This is the first LPC convention to be held…
Message From The Chair – 12/3/16 – Your Support Is Needed To Promote Liberty!
This is just a short message during the holiday season, along with an earnest request for some help. The Libertarian Party of California doesn’t have special interest groups financing it. We depend on freedom-loving individuals like you to help us get our message out. Donate Our recent presidential candidate, Gov. Gary Johnson, brought a lot…
Message From The Chair – 11/22/16 – Election News And Where To Go From Here
Election 2016 is over, and we are now faced with the upcoming Donald Trump presidency. The Trump Administration is unlikely to promote personal liberty or economic freedom; in fact, it will likely do grave harm to both. We can thank all of the California voters who supported the freedom-loving candidate, Gov. Gary Johnson. As of…
Message From The Chair – 10/23/16 – The Election Will Be Here Before We Know It!
Only 16 days to go until Election Day, and what an election season it has been! I’ve been a Libertarian Party activist since 1979 and have never seen the kind of attention and support that our presidential candidate, Gov. Gary Johnson, has gotten. Sadly, Gary was denied a place in the presidential debates, but given…
California Libertarian Activist, Volume II, issue 3 (11/6/2016)
Volume II, Issue 3 November 6, 2016 The official publication for activists of the Libertarian Party of California IN THIS ISSUE: Election 2016: Libertarians offer chance for smaller government in San Mateo County ‘healthcare’ district In-depth review of Sequoia Healthcare District closure opportunity Anton for Assembly wins newspaper endorsement, Republican attention Roberts offers…
California Libertarian Activist, Volume II, issue 2 (10/6/2016)
Volume II, Issue 2 October 6, 2016 The official newsletter for activists of the Libertarian Party of California IN THIS ISSUE: Election 2016: Thiemer for City Council offers value to Fairfield residents Starr deploys two campaigns at once in Oxnard Recommendations on statewide ballot measures Robson challenges state senator in two-way race Baron…
Message from the Chair 9-12-16 – 55 Electors Needed for Johnson/Weld Ticket – Will You Be One Of Them?
The Johnson/Weld ticket is receiving unprecedented levels of media coverage and public interest. I will talk about that in a moment. But right now, we need 55 California Libertarians to sign up to be electors for Johnson and Weld in California. California has 55 electoral votes. Whichever presidential candidate wins the popular vote in California…
Message from the Chair 8-19-16 – November Ballot Proposition & News
The State Executive Committee met on August 6, and one of the agenda items was to take positions on the November ballot propositions. Proposition 51 – NO – School bonds Proposition 52 – NO – State fees on hospitals Proposition 53 – YES – Voting on revenue bonds Proposition 54 – YES – Legislative transparency…
Message from the Chair 7-28-16 – Johnson/Weld campaign excitement & other news
I have been a Libertarian Party member and activist since 1979 and have never seen the kind of attention we have been receiving since Gov. Gary Johnson won our party’s presidential nomination at the end of May. Gary Johnson and his running mate, Gov. Bill Weld, are the most qualified ticket that the LP has…
Message to Registered Libertarian Voters June 20, 2016
Message to Registered Libertarian Voters 6-20-16 Dear Fellow Libertarian, This is a great time to be a Libertarian. Whether you’ve been registered Libertarian for 30 years or only 30 days, you know that this year, instead of getting the usual cold shoulder from the media, we are being noticed and called out as an alternative…
Message from the Chair May 22, 2016
Message from the Chair 5-22-16 This is an exciting time for the Libertarian Party. As you have probably seen in various media outlets, there is great interest in our party’s presidential nominee unlike any we have seen before. Is it possible for the Republicans and Democrats to be on the verge of nominating such distasteful…
Message From the Chair April 7, 2016
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR – April 7, 2016 The recent LPC state convention was an outstanding event, with good attendance and an exciting program. The presidential candidate forum drew a large audience to hear 10 Libertarian hopefuls vie for the top spot, to be decided at the LP national convention. This will be May 28…