Libertarian Party of Michigan
| Libertarian Party of Michigan | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Chairwoman | Mary Buzuma |
| Vice Chairman | Scotty Boman |
| Secretary | Jim Fulner |
| Treasurer | Kim Moore |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Lansing, MI |
| Ideology | Libertarianism |
| International affiliation | ISIL |
| Website | |
| http://mi.lp.org | |
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]
Libertarians in public office
Elected libertarians currently in public office[15]
- Councilman Andrew LeCureaux of Hazel Park.[16]
- Mayor Pro Tem Mark Owen of Owosso.[17]
- Councilman Bill Bradley City of South Haven.[18]
- Another Libertarian elected to office in Michigan was David Eisenbacher who has returned[19] the Troy City Council.[20][21][22]
- Park Commissioner Lawrence W. Johnson of Ypsilanti Township was elected in 2008 on a partisan ballot.[23]
Former elected libertarians
Former elected Libertarians include:
- Mayor Pro Tem [24] Erin Stahl[25] of St. Clair Shores,
- Fred Collins, who served as Councilman for the City of Berkley, Michigan [26][27][28][29] from 1997 until he gave up his position to run for Mayor in 2005, and lost the election.[30]
- Councilman Mark Byrne.[31] who is now active with Unifour Area Libertarian Party in North Carolina.
- Park Commissioner Tom Bagwell of Ypsilanti Township was elected in 2008 on a partisan ballot,[23] 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][32]
- Donald Flatt – Commissioner, Portage Parks and Recreation Board.[13][33]
- 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)[34]
"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:[35]
- 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.[35]
References
- ↑ Salvette, Emily H. "The Libertarian Party of Michigan Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Project""mi.lp.org" (website)
- ↑ Jacobs, Dick M. "Michigan political parties: Libertarian Party" "bentley.umich.edu" (website)
- ↑ Libertarian Party of Michigan, "Official Website" "mi.lp.org" (website)
- ↑ Libertarian Party of Michigan, "Alternate Libertarian Party of Michigan Website" "michiganlp.org" (website)
- ↑ The Associated Press (October 22, 2004). "Libertarians going in with large slate, low expectations". The Macomb Daily.
- ↑ Libertarian National Committee, "The Party of Principle" "lp.org" (website)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Land, Terri (Secretary of State). "Elections in Michigan" "mi.gov" (website)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Boman, Scotty (November 21, 2006). "Liberty Fest Honors Defenders of Liberty". LPM Online.
- ↑ By Any Means Necessary,"PICKET & PROTEST of the MICHIGAN LIBERTARIAN PARTY". "bamn.com" (website)
- ↑ Creswell, Greg "Greg Creswell for Governor". "gregcreswell.com" (website)
- ↑ Boman, Scotty "Scotty Boman for Lt. Governor". "scottyboman.com" (website)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 Michalak, John (December 27, 2006). "A friend to Hazel Park loses battle with lymphoma". Daily Tribune.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 Libertarian Party of Michigan, "Michigan Libertarians In Office""mi.lp.org" (website).
- ↑ "Michigan Third Parties Coalition Formed"
- ↑ Libertarian Party of Michigan, "Elections on November 6th". "Michiganlp.org" (website)
- ↑ Hazel Park City Government, "Elected Officials". "hazelpark.org" (website)
- ↑ Owosso City Government, "Our Local Government". "ci.owosso.mi.us" (website)
- ↑ South Haven City Government, "City Council Members". "south-haven.com" (website)
- ↑ 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" (website)
- ↑ Dirasian, Greg (April 2, 2002). "Eisenbacher Wins!!!". LPM Online.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 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". "erinstahl" (website)
- ↑ St. Clair Shores City Government, "St. Clair Shores City Council" . "ci.saint-clair-shores.mi.us" (website)
- ↑ Libertarian Party National Committee, "Our History". "lp.org" (website)
- ↑ The Libertarian Party of Virginia,"59 Libertarians elected to local office in nine states" "lpva.com" (website)
- ↑ Hunter, Melanie; Deputy Managing Editor (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, MICHIGAN". "berkleymich.org" (website)
- ↑ Berkley City Government, "2005 Election Results" "berkleymich.org" (website)
- ↑ 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.mi.us" (website)
- ↑ Brennan, Ryan "Libertarian Party: Number of Libertarians in Office: 601+" "ThirdPartyNews.net" (website)
- ↑ Stempfle, Greg (May–June 2002). "Campaign Conference Recap" (PDF). Michigan Libertarian.
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 Libertarian Party of Michigan Defender of Liberty Awards. "mi.lp.org" (Website).
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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