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'''Mark Gailey''' ( | '''Mark Gailey''' (September 20, 1959 - January 18, 2022) was a Libertarian activist known for his involvement with the [[Libertarian Party of Kentucky]]. He was affectionately referred to as "Liberty Felix" by his friends. Gailey was a lifelong resident of Berea, KY, where he was born and raised. He had a diverse range of interests and accomplishments throughout his life. | ||
==Campaigns== | == Early Life and Education == | ||
Gailey attended Berea Community School and later pursued a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Eastern Kentucky University. Alongside his academic pursuits, he had a deep passion for theater, participating in various roles such as acting, stage management, lighting, and directing. Beyond the theater, Gailey loved performing in unique ways, such as clowning on stilts or riding a unicycle. He was also an enthusiast of folk and Morris dancing and gained recognition in those communities for his dedication, warm and inclusive demeanor, and behind-the-scenes support in organizing dance events. | |||
== Activism and Career == | |||
Mark Gailey was actively involved in the Libertarian Party for many years, becoming a key figure in preserving the party's institutional memory. He was known for engaging in knowledgeable conversations and advocating passionately for fairness. In his professional life, Gailey was self-employed and took on various roles over the years, including landscaper, media specialist, and tax preparer. At the time of his passing, he was employed by Exela Technologies, where he took pride in contributing to the enhancement of healthcare records for US veterans. | |||
== Family and Predeceased == | |||
Gailey was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sallie Gailey, and several beloved pets. He is survived by his brother, David Gailey (Beth), and his sisters, Carol Gailey and Patricia Gailey. | |||
== Political Campaigns == | |||
Throughout his political career, Mark Gailey participated in several political campaigns: | |||
*State Representative, Kentucky-36 (1998) | *State Representative, Kentucky-36 (1998) | ||
*State Representative, Kentucky-36 (2000) | *State Representative, Kentucky-36 (2000) | ||
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==Organizational Positions== | ==Organizational Positions== | ||
Gailey served as the At-Large Representative 1 for the Libertarian Party in 2021. | |||
[[Category: 1959 Births]] | [[Category: 1959 Births]] | ||
[[Category: 2022 Deaths]] | [[Category: 2022 Deaths]] | ||
[[Category: Kentucky Party Activists]] | [[Category: Kentucky Party Activists]] | ||
[[Category: Party Activists from the 1990s]] | |||
[[Category: Party Activists from the 2000s]] | [[Category: Party Activists from the 2000s]] | ||
[[Category: Party Activists from the 2010s]] | [[Category: Party Activists from the 2010s]] | ||
[[Category: Party Activists from the 2020s]] | [[Category: Party Activists from the 2020s]] | ||
[[Category: Candidates from the 1990s]] | |||
[[Category: Candidates from the 2000s]] | |||
[[Category: Candidates for State House]] | |||
[[Category: Candidates for US House]] | |||
[[Category: Kentucky Candidates for State House]] | |||
[[Category: Kentucky Candidates for US House]] | |||
Latest revision as of 17:15, 3 August 2023
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| Personal Details | |
| Birth: | September 20, 1959 |
| Death: | January 18, 2022 (aged 62) Kentucky |
| Education: | Eastern Kentucky University |
| Party: | Libertarian Party |
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Mark Gailey (September 20, 1959 - January 18, 2022) was a Libertarian activist known for his involvement with the Libertarian Party of Kentucky. He was affectionately referred to as "Liberty Felix" by his friends. Gailey was a lifelong resident of Berea, KY, where he was born and raised. He had a diverse range of interests and accomplishments throughout his life.
Early Life and Education
Gailey attended Berea Community School and later pursued a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Eastern Kentucky University. Alongside his academic pursuits, he had a deep passion for theater, participating in various roles such as acting, stage management, lighting, and directing. Beyond the theater, Gailey loved performing in unique ways, such as clowning on stilts or riding a unicycle. He was also an enthusiast of folk and Morris dancing and gained recognition in those communities for his dedication, warm and inclusive demeanor, and behind-the-scenes support in organizing dance events.
Activism and Career
Mark Gailey was actively involved in the Libertarian Party for many years, becoming a key figure in preserving the party's institutional memory. He was known for engaging in knowledgeable conversations and advocating passionately for fairness. In his professional life, Gailey was self-employed and took on various roles over the years, including landscaper, media specialist, and tax preparer. At the time of his passing, he was employed by Exela Technologies, where he took pride in contributing to the enhancement of healthcare records for US veterans.
Family and Predeceased
Gailey was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sallie Gailey, and several beloved pets. He is survived by his brother, David Gailey (Beth), and his sisters, Carol Gailey and Patricia Gailey.
Political Campaigns
Throughout his political career, Mark Gailey participated in several political campaigns:
- State Representative, Kentucky-36 (1998)
- State Representative, Kentucky-36 (2000)
- U.S. Congress, Kentucky-6 (2004)
- U.S. Congress, Kentucky-6 Special (2004)
- U.S. Congress, Kentucky-6 (2006)
Organizational Positions
Gailey served as the At-Large Representative 1 for the Libertarian Party in 2021.
- 1959 Births
- 2022 Deaths
- Biographies
- Infoboxes with birth information
- Kentucky Party Activists
- Party Activists from the 1990s
- Party Activists from the 2000s
- Party Activists from the 2010s
- Party Activists from the 2020s
- Candidates from the 1990s
- Candidates from the 2000s
- Candidates for State House
- Candidates for US House
- Kentucky Candidates for State House
- Kentucky Candidates for US House