MICHIGAN LIBERTARIAN
January 2023
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Back to Contents2023: A New Year and New Promise for the Libertarian Party of Michigan
By Andrew Chadderdon, Chair
I hope this Article finds you well, and that you enjoy the holiday season with your loved ones (ideally by a warm fireplace). With the coming 2023, it is my honor to announce an exciting new campaign for our Party which will see us put more candidates into office than ever before: Operation Win Local!
Please read on for further details. With that said, given the many twists and turns our Party experienced in 2022, a brief recap of events is in order to ensure we are all on the same page.
LEC Composition Determined by Judicial Committee Ruling
Between the national convention in May and our state Candidate Nominating Convention on July 9th, several of our state officers and LEC representatives resigned from their positions. These positions were then filled during that Convention with insufficient notice, and I was removed from the position of Chair (having been placed there by the preceding resignations). Due to this violation of the Party Bylaws and absentee members’ rights, I filed an appeal to the Judicial Committee after the November 8th election. I timed the appeal after the election out of respect for the efforts of our candidates.
The Judicial Committee ruled in favor of the appeal, thereby resolving the matter. As a result, in 2023, the current leadership of our Party will lead the implementation of the plan described below.
New Campaign Opportunities in 2023
With a new year comes new campaign opportunities, both in the spring and the fall. Most of these are local elections, and these represent the heart of Operation Win Local. It's vision for future elections involves a significant increase in focus on local candidate recruitment, and state Party support of their smaller but far more winnable campaigns. Make no mistake: the Libertarian Party of Michigan will still appear in the larger races, and we will preserve our ballot access and order, but our limited resources will refocus on the most winnable races.
In addition to a local focus during campaign seasons, candidates will receive better access to training resources and assistance in organizing volunteers, such as through RunAsLibertarian.com and state Party financial support. This will aid in raising awareness of our campaigns in the public eye, and also provide information about Michigan voters which our Party can compile to apply our efforts with increasing efficiency. We will establish a new standard for knowledge transfer from past campaigns to those most current, and reap the compounding benefits of this continuity year by year.
With this new strategy in mind, I charge all Michigan Libertarians to join in pursuit of these noble aims, putting past division behind us. If we channel our time and effort toward these goals, we will drive results scarcely imaginable in years gone by. With each success our Party will grow, and as Operation Win Local bears its fruit, we can consider objectives never before thought possible. I look forward to working with all seeking to realize this project’s vision, and wish all of us a very happy and prosperous new year!
Andrew Chadderdon
Chair, Libertarian Party of Michigan
Officers & Staff
General Contact: Libertarian Party of Michigan: PO Box 27065, Lansing, MI 48909; Phone: 888.FREE.NOW.Chair: Andrew Chadderdon. chair@michiganlp.org
First Vice Chair: Vacant. vcaffiliates@michiganlp.org
Second Vice Chair: Vacant. vcpoliticaldirector@michiganlp.org
Secretary: Daniel Ziemba. secretary@michiganlp.org
Treasurer: Norman Peterson. treasurer@michiganlp.org
District 1 Rep: Ryan Roberts. dist1rep@michiganlp.org
District 2 Rep: Vacant. dist2rep@michiganlp.org
District 3 Rep: Jordan Martin. dist3rep@michiganlp.org
District 4 Rep: Rich Theelon. dist4rep@michiganlp.org
District 5 Rep: Dave Canny dist5rep@michiganlp.org
District 6 Rep: Vacant. dist6rep@michiganlp.org
District 7 Rep: Brian Ellison. dist7rep@michiganlp.org
District 8 Rep: Vacant. dist8rep@michiganlp.org
District 9 Rep: Mike Saliba. dist9rep@michiganlp.org
District 10 Rep: Joe Brungardt. dist10rep@michiganlp.org
District 11 Rep: Bruce Jacquays. dist11rep@michiganlp.org
District 12 Rep: Daniel Muehl-Miller. dist12rep@michiganlp.org
District 13 Rep: Vacant. dist13rep@michiganlp.org
District 14 Rep: Vacant. dist14rep@michiganlp.org
Judicial Committee Members
Connor Nepomuceno. judicialcommittee@michiganlp.orgRobert Roddis. judicialcommittee@michiganlp.org
Joshua Smith. judicialcommittee@michiganlp.org
Volunteers
Webmaster: Mark King. Webmaster@MichiganLP.orgCommunications Director: Connor Nepomuceno cjnepo1@gmail.com
Newsletter Editor: Scotty Boman. newsletter@michiganlp.org
Social Media Director: Connor Nepomuceno cjnepo1@gmail.com
Historical Committee Chair: Emily Salvette esalvette@gmail.com
Affiliate Contacts
Capital Area: Luke Sciberras, Chair. 248-302-1064, capitalarealp@gmail.comhttp://CapitalAreaLP.com
Genesee County: Chair David Canny, cannyds@gmail.com.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079790292139
Huron-Raisin: Larry Johnson, 734-320-7237, MichLibertarian@gmail.com
https://lpwc.wordpress.com
Jackson-Hillsdale: Norman Peterson, (269) 330-2980 norman.peterson@comcast.net
Isabella County (Affiliate Applicant): Stephanie Dunn, 989-572-4450, stephaniedunn111969@gmail.com
Lapeer County: Kyle McCauley, (248) 974-5085.
Livingston County: Chair Joe Hartman, joehartman11@gmail.com
http://livingstonlp.org
Macomb County: Mike Saliba, MacombLP@mail.com
https://macomblp.org
Northern Michigan: Chair Stephanie Dean (231) 620-5280
Political director Corey Dean phone (231) 590-8290 or email cory0269@yahoo.com
Oakland County: Connor Nepomuceno, cjnepo1@gmail.com or call (508) 579-7878
http://lpocmi.org
Southwest Michigan: Jason Brandenburg. swmi4liberty@be-innovative.net
https://swmlp.com
Straits Area: Chair Andy Evans, (231) 625-8403, . amevans_1968@yahoo.com
straitslp.com or facebook.com/StraitsAreaLP
Upper Peninsula Libertarian Party: Chair Ryan Roberts, (906) 420-2995, UPLP.org. ryan_r03@hotmail.com
Wayne County: Chair Andrew Chadderdon, andrew.chadderdon@gmail.com
https://michiganlpwayne.wixsite.com/index
West Michigan: Chair Mary Buzuma, mary.buzuma@att.net or call (757) 748-5606.
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Upcoming Events
Please contact local affiliate officers (see above listing) to learn how to get involved in their meetings.The Michigan Libertarian recommends contacting an affiliate officer or check the Website (or Facebook page) associated with the meeting host (if they have one) before arriving at a meeting. Some meetings can get canceled, or locations can change with short notice.
January 4, 2023 - Southwest Michigan Libertarian Party Affiliate Meeting, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Traveler's Cafe' and Pub. 5225 Portage Rd. Portage, MI 49002
For more information, contact Jason Brandenburg email at swmi4liberty@be-innovative.net
January 5, 2023 - Livingston County Monthly Meeting, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Brewery Becker. 500 W Main St, Brighton, MI 48116.
For more information, contact Joe Hartman, joehartman11@gmail.com
January 8, 2023 - Lapeer County Bi-monthly Meeting, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
E.G Nicks Grill & Tavern. 825 S Main St, Lapeer, MI 48446.
For more information, contact Kyle McCauley at 248.974.5085.
January 10, 2023 - West Michigan Affiliate Executive Committee Business Meeting, 7:00 PM
The newly elected officers are Mary Buzuma, chair, Ben DeJong, vice chair, Bill Hall, secretary, Jay Gillotte, treasurer, and Jamie Lewis, board advisor.
This is a Zoom Meeeting. To get sign-in information contact Bill Hall at whall@wnj.com.
For more information contact Mary Buzuma at (757) 748-5606, or email her at mary.buzuma@att.net.
http://lpwm.org
January 11, 2023 - Libertarian Party of Wayne County Monthly Meeting, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Habib's Cuisine, 14316 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126, USA.
Please visit the Libertarian Party of Wayne County's new Website for updates.
For more information, contact Andrew Chadderdon, andrew.chadderdon@gmail.com
January 11, 2023 - Libertarian Party of Macomb County Monthly Meeting, Dinner 7:00 PM Business 8:0 PM
b.d.'s Mongolian grill. 1350 Hall Rd. Sterling Heights, MI. 48313.
Please visit the Libertarian Party of Macomb County's website:
https://macomblp.org for updates.
For more information, contact Mike Saliba at MacombLP@mail.com
January 12, 2023 - Huron-Raisin Affiliate Meeting, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wurst Bar, 705 West Cross St. Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Come on down to watch, analyze, and discuss the election results.
For more information, contact Larry Johnson at 734-475-9792 or email michlibertarian@gmail.com or call (734) 320-7237
January 12, 2021 - Northern Michigan Libertarian Party Affiliate Meeting, 5:30 PM
Virtual Meeting via Microsoft Teams. For login information contact Stephanie Dean at (231) 620-5280
Agenda:
- Ranked Choice Voting
- Outreach for 2024 Candidates
- Discuss County Road Commissioner - how to make them elected?
- Need everyone's help rounding up candidates
For more information, contact Corey Dean at (231) 590-8290 or email him atcory0269@yahoo.com.January 13, 2023 - FLINT’S SECOND FRIDAY ARTWALK: Libertarian Party of Genesee County All Affiliate Event, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Organized by the Greater Flint Arts Council Public Relations Committee, this program is a collaboration between over 20 businesses and cultural organizations in downtown Flint. We coordinate open house receptions, free to the public to promote the diversity of gallery offerings in our downtown. Locations vary seasonally. ARTWALK takes place on the second Friday of every month, 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Maps are available at Greater Flint Arts Council. Parking is available throughout the downtown area.
Dave Canny won't be at the December walk.
To confirm the meeting email Chair David Canny, cannyds@gmail.com.
Facebook page: LPGM Facebook Profile
January 15, 2023 - Capital Area Affiliate Meeting 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Reno's North (16460 Old U.S. 27) Lansing, MI
Contact Luke Sciberras at 248-302-1064 or email capitalarealp@gmail.com for event details and instructions to join.
January 17, 2023 - Upper Peninsula Libertarian Party Affiliate Meeting, 8:00 PM.
The UPLP will be holding this meeting by Zoom Teleconference. Please link to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89324982981
The Meeting ID is 893 2498 2981 and one can call (312) 626-6799, and enter the Meeting ID, to join.
Everyone interested in learning about the UPLP and the Libertarian Party is welcome to join.
If you would like to get involved please contact Ryan Roberts ryan_r03@hotmail.com, (906) 420-2995] or Joshua Jongema.cannyds@gmail.com.
UPLP.org
January 18, 2023 - Jackson-Hillsdale Affiliate Meeting 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Steve's Ranch Restaurant. 311 W Louis Glick Hwy, Jackson, MI
Contact Norman Peterson, (269) 330-2980 norman.peterson@comcast.net Guest Speaker: Marcy Jankovich, State Director for the "DC Project - Women For Gun Rights." Topic - Well Armed Woman.
January 18, 2023 - Libertarian Party of Oakland County Affiliate Meeting, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
Rusty Bucket Restaurant and Tavern. 30450 Telegraph Road, Bingham Farms, MI 48025.
Business starts at 7:00 PM. To confirm the meeting email Connor Nepomuceno at: cjnepo1@gmail.com or call at (508) 579-7878
https://lpocmi.org/
January 22, 2023 - Lapeer County Bi-monthly Meeting, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
E.G Nicks Grill & Tavern. 825 S Main St, Lapeer, MI 48446.
For more information, contact Kyle McCauley at 248.974.5085.
January 29, 2023 - Genesee County Affiliate Business Meeting, 1:00 PM.
Vic's Pit Stop. 5311 Corunna Rd., Flint, MI 48532 (on the back side of Ruggeros Restaurant).
To confirm the meeting email Chair David Canny, cannyds@gmail.com.
Facebook page: LPGM Facebook Profile
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