New York Convention 2016

Libertarian Party of New York State Convention, 2016
Convention
Dates:	April 30, 2016
Location:	Manhattan, New York
Venue:	Ukrainian East Village Restaurant
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The Libertarian Party of New York State Convention, 2016 was held on Saturday April 30, 2016 at the Ukrainian East Village Restaurant in Manhattan.

Preparation

Per tradition as it was a Presidential election year, New York City was selected as the convention city.

Committee Assignments

The following committees were established with chairs:

• Program Committee - Mark Axinn
• Credentials Committee - Audrey Capozzi
• Convention Arrangements Committee - Mark Axinn
• Resolutions Committee - Gary Donoyan
• Committee on Standing Rules - Bill McMillen

Agenda

• 10:00 Late Registration and Credentials
• 10:30 Welcome and Announcements
• 10:45 LPNY Business Meeting

• Election of officers and members of state committee
• Election of delegates to National Convention
• Nomination of U.S. Senate candidate
• Approval of proposed bylaw amendments

• 12:30 Petitioning 101 by Gary Popkin and Alton Yee
• 1:00 Luncheon Buffet and Musical Entertainment from singer-songwriter Tatianna Moroz
• 2:00-4:30

• Candidate debates
• LPNY Auction
• Fundraising

• 4:30 Adjournment

Election of Officers

Chair

• Mark E. Glogowski (reelected)
• Brian Waddell
• Gary Triestman

Vice Chair

• Jim Rosenbeck (reelected)
• Brian Waddell (elected)

Secretary

• Blay Tarnoff (reelected unopposed)

Treasurer

• Michael Dowden (elected)

Nomination of Candidates

U.S. Senate

Name	Votes	%
Alex Merced
Michael McDermott

Debate

The LPNY hosted two debates, one with minor candidates, and one with major candidates

• Vice/Presidential debate of minor candidates

• Vermin Supreme
• Will Coley
• Mark Alan Feldman

• Presidential debate of major candidates

• Gary Johnson
• Austin Petersen
• John McAfee
• Darryl Perry

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External links

• Libertarian Party of New York Presidential Debate