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…
When All Else Fails… Adapt
A political landscape like no other… I keep hearing that over and over, but what does that mean? This is a year that has left the status quo in the dust. A fight exists between the perceived establishment and the wild card rebels. America is in a state of unrest with millennials, who have one…