Libertarian Party of Michigan
Libertarian Party of Michigan | |
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| Chair | Bill Gelineau |
| Vice Chair | Kim McCurry |
| Secretary | Diane Bostow |
| Treasurer | Jason Brandenburg |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Lansing, MI |
| Ideology | Libertarianism |
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The Libertarian Party of Michigan was founded in Taylor, Michigan, in 1972[1] and remains on the ballot[2][3][4] as Michigan’s third oldest active political party.[5] It is the Michigan affiliate of the Libertarian Party of the United States.[6]
Overview
Since its founding, the Libertarian Party of Michigan has fielded candidates for a variety of offices and has retained its position on the state ballot.[7] In the 2006 general election, the Libertarian Party of Michigan was the only political party in the state to support the successful Michigan Civil Rights Initiative.[8][8][9] The party's gubernatorial candidate, Greg Creswell,[10] and his running mate Scotty Boman[11] made it the centerpiece of their campaigns.[7] Several Libertarians have held public office in Michigan, most at the local level.[12][13] The party is a member of the Michigan Third Parties Coalition which advocates changes in Michigan's election laws.[14]
In 2016, Libertarian presidential canidate Gary Johnson won 173,021 votes in michigan, qualifying the state party for a primary election in 2018[15]
Libertarians in public office
Elected libertarians currently in public office[16]
- Councilman Andrew LeCureaux of Hazel Park.[17]
- Commissioner Erwin Haas of the City of Kentwood 2nd Ward.[18]
- Park Commissioner Elizabeth Corder of Ypsilanti Township was elected in 2016 on a partisan ballot.[19]
Former elected libertarians
Former elected Libertarians include:
- Mayor Pro Tem Mark Owen of Owosso.[20]
- Councilman Bill Bradley City of South Haven.[21]
- Another Libertarian elected to office in Michigan was David Eisenbacher who has returned[22] to the Troy City Council.[23][24][25]
- Park Commissioner Lawrence W. Johnson of Ypsilanti Township was elected in 2008 on a partisan ballot.[26]
- Mayor Pro Tem [27] Erin Stahl[28] of St. Clair Shores,
- Fred Collins, who served as Councilman for the City of Berkley, Michigan [29][30][31][32] from 1997 until he gave up his position to run for Mayor in 2005, and lost the election.[33]
- Councilman Mark Byrne of Port Huron,[34] who is now active with the Unifour Area Libertarian Party in North Carolina.
- Park Commissioner Tom Bagwell of Ypsilanti Township was elected in 2008 on a partisan ballot,[26] but left office after moving from Ypsilanti Township.
Libertarians appointed to public office
- Lloyd Sherman (died December 25, 2006) – Hazel Park Brownfield Authority, Hazel Park Facilities and Infrastructure Citizens Advisory Board, Hazel Park Fence Review Board, Hazel Park Zoning Board of Appeals, Hazel Park General Building Authority.[12][13]
- Will Tyler White Vice-Chair Meridian Charter Township Economic Development Corporation (EDC)[13][35]
- Donald Flatt – Commissioner, Portage Parks and Recreation Board.[13][36]
- Steven Butler – Co-Chair, Grand Rapids Environmental Mandates Committee.[13]
- James McAbee – Romeo Planning Commission[13]
- Darrell Johnson – Berkley City Planning Commission[13]
Defender of Liberty Awards
Libertarian Party of Michigan 2007 Defender of Liberty Award Winners (Leslie Roszman, Michigan for Ron Paul; Scott Boman, LPM activist; and Republican Martin Howrylak, Troy City Council)[37]
"Defender of Liberty" Awards ("Libbies") have been presented by the Libertarian Party of Michigan at its annual LibertyFest Banquet to a maximum of four select individuals, Libertarian or otherwise, whom the LPM believes have made notable personal efforts in the defense of liberty. Winners must live and/or work in the state of Michigan. The Libertarian Party of Michigan lists three subcategories for the award:[38]
- Spokesperson for Liberty – a member of the community whose patriotism and conviction have inspired contributions to the cause of Liberty
- Promoter of Liberty – A Libertarian whose efforts have done the most to promote the LP and Libertarian principles
- Producer of Liberty – a dedicated, behind-the-scenes Libertarian whose quiet labors over the years exemplifies the backbone of the LP.[38]
See also
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Libertarianism portal
References
- ↑ Salvette, Emily H. "The Libertarian Party of Michigan Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Project". Libertarian Party of Michigan.
- ↑ Jacobs, Dick M. "Michigan Political Parties: Libertarian Party". Bentley Historical Library.
- ↑ Libertarian Party of Michigan. "Official Website". Libertarian Party of Michigan.
- ↑ Libertarian Party of Michigan. "Alternate Libertarian Party of Michigan Website". Libertarian Party of Michigan.
- ↑ "Libertarians Going in with Large Slate, Low Expectations". The Macomb Daily. Associated Press. October 22, 2004.
- ↑ Libertarian National Committee. "The Party of Principle". Libertarian National Committee.
- 1 2 Land, Terri Lynn. "Elections in Michigan". Michigan Secretary of State.
- 1 2 Boman, Scotty (November 21, 2006). "Liberty Fest Honors Defenders of Liberty". LPM Online.
- ↑ By Any Means Necessary. "Picket & Protest of the Michigan Libertarian Party" (PDF). By Any Means Necessary.
- ↑ Creswell, Greg. "Greg Creswell for Governor".
- ↑ Boman, Scotty. "Scotty Boman for Lt. Governor".
- 1 2 Michalak, John (December 27, 2006). "A friend to Hazel Park loses battle with lymphoma". Daily Tribune.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Libertarian Party of Michigan. "Michigan Libertarians in Office". Libertarian Party of Michigan.
- ↑ Michigan Third Parties Coalition. "Michigan Third Parties Coalition Formed". Michigan Third Parties Coalition. Archived from the original on July 4, 2008.
- ↑ http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/11/09/libertarians-qualify-michigan-primary/93567566/
- ↑ Libertarian Party of Michigan. "Elections on November 6th". Libertarian Party of Michigan.
- ↑ Hazel Park City Government. "Elected Officials". Hazel Park City Government.
- ↑ City of Kentwood. "2nd Ward Commissioner Erwin Haas". City of Kentwood.
Haas, Erwin. "Erwin Haas Libertarian". - ↑ Winger, Richard (November 21, 2016). "Three Parties Win Seats on Ypsilanti Township Park Commission Board". Ballot Access News.
- ↑ Owosso City Government. "Our Local Government". Owosso City Government.
- ↑ South Haven City Government. "City Council Members". South Haven City Government.
- ↑ Oparka, Terry (November 7, 2007). "Troy incumbents prevail — the slate does not". C & G newspapers.
- ↑ Michalak, John (March 29, 2005). "Troy eyes prayer policy". Daily Tribune.
- ↑ Eisenbacher, David. "eisenbacher.org".
- ↑ Dirasian, Greg (April 2, 2002). "Eisenbacher Wins!!!". LPM Online.
- 1 2 Hall, Bill (November 27, 2008). "Libertarian Party of Michigan November election highlights". Independent Political Report.
- ↑ Stahl, Erin. "Erin Stahl for St. Clair Shores City Council".
- ↑ St. Clair Shores City Government. "St. Clair Shores City Council". St. Clair Shores City Government.
- ↑ Libertarian Party National Committee, "Our History". "lp.org" (website)
- ↑ Libertarian Party of Virginia. "59 Libertarians elected to local office in nine states". Libertarian Party of Virginia.
- ↑ Hunter, Melanie (2004). "Libertarian, Green, Independent Party Candidates Hold Debate in NYC". CNSNews.com.
- ↑ Thirtieth Council of the City of Berkley. "The Thirty-Fourth Meeting of the Thirtieth Council of the City of Berkley" (PDF). Thirtieth Council of the City of Berkley.
- ↑ Berkley City Government. "2005 Election Results". Berkley City Government.
- ↑ Murphy, Shannon (November 7, 2007). "A vote for change: Former police captain earns most votes in council race". Times Herald.
- ↑ Meridian Township Board. "Charter Township of Meridian Township Board Regular Meeting Meridian Township Board".
- ↑ Brennan, Ryan. "Libertarian Party: Number of Libertarians in Office: 601+". ThirdPartyNews.net.
- ↑ Stempfle, Greg (May–June 2002). "Campaign Conference Recap" (PDF). Libertarian Party of Michigan.
- 1 2 Libertarian Party of Michigan. "Defender of Liberty Awards". Libertarian Party of Michigan.
External links
- Libertarian Party of Michigan Website
- National Libertarian Party website
- University of Michigan Library Reference
- League of Women Voters Election Guide
- Vote USA Michigan 2006 Election
- Greg Creswell's Vote USA Posting.
- Gregory Creswell's early role in placing MCRI on the Ballot
- Article on the late Lloyd Sherman, holder of many public offices
- International Society for Individual Liberty, Michigan Chapter
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