David Holmer

David Holmer
Founding Political Director Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party
2018—2020
Successor:	Donna Gundle-Krieg
Personal Details
Residence:	Michigan
Party:	Libertarian Party
view image gallery

David Holmer was the founding Political Director of the Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party. He was a Michigan alternate with the Libertarian Party of Michigan at the National Convention 2020.

Organizational Positions

Libertarian Party of Michigan

• District 1 Caucus Chair (2019)
• Delegate to the National Convention 2020

Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party

• Founding Political Director (2018-2020)
• Delegate to the 2019 Bay City State Convention
• Delegate to the Michigan State Convention 2020

Northwest Michigan Libertarians (pre-affiliate group)

• Delegate to the 2018 Romulus State Convention

Manistee County Libertarians

• Elected Precinct Delegate to Northwest Michigan Libertarians' Caucus (2018)

2019 Protest for Fire Pits and Property Rights

From early February until mid May, Manistee city officials including the city attorney, city manager, fire marshal and deputy chief plotted to infringe on individual's property rights by trying to outlaw fire pits by amending the fire ordinance.

On May 21, David Holmer attended the first meeting to adopt the amended ordinance. He asked Council to table the proposed fire ordinance. Being ignored by Council with an unanimous passing of motion to introduce the ordinance amending the fire code, David spoke again regarding the proposed fire ordinance. This time, he pleads with Council to not adopt the amended wording which creates negative space and becomes emotional about them not allowing residents to enjoy bonfires in their own backyard and not allowing their children to sing 'Kum By Yah' by an outdoor campfire.

David started speaking publicly with both council members and neighborhood associations, bringing his concerns about property rights out in the open. And, on June 4, the Council agreed unanimously to table the discussions until after a Work Session where these concerns can be addressed.

On June 11, David Holmer appeared before the Work Session and addressed his concerns to the Council. He mentioned that changing fire code impacts Home Owner's Insurance and that 32' lots with fire features would be considered 'open flame' and not allowed under the new wording, neither could it be grandfathered in.

On June 18, Manistee city council unanimously voted against adopting the amended ordinance to the fire code.

Published Works

Letters to the Editor

• The Joy Will Come When You Find a Candidate You Believe In
• Concerns over Protest Location

Other Organizational Positions

Manistee Civic Players

• Board of Directors (2019)
• President of the Board (2020)

Manistee First Congregational United Church of Christ

• Member of the Governing Board (2019)
• Property Committee Member (2019)