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'''Northwest Michigan Libertarians''' was a group that formed in early 2017 from over six years of grassroots work by activists, [[Ben Schultz]] and [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]]. Their mission was to spread libertarian ideas throughout Northwest Michigan.<ref> [https://www.facebook.com/NWMILibertarian/ Northwest Michigan Libertarians on Facebook]</ref> In April, the Chair of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]], [[Bill Gelineau]] visited the group and gave them 5 delegate positions at the upcoming 2017 Lansing State Convention.<ref> [http://dekrealty.com/libertarians-meet-state-chairman-discuss-nw-michigan-group/ Libertarians Meet State Chairman, Discuss Northwest Michigan Group], April 14, 2017.</ref> | '''Northwest Michigan Libertarians''' was a group that formed in early 2017 from over six years of grassroots work by activists, [[Ben Schultz]] and [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]]. Their mission was to spread libertarian ideas throughout Northwest Michigan.<ref> [https://www.facebook.com/NWMILibertarian/ Northwest Michigan Libertarians on Facebook]</ref> In April, the Chair of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]], [[Bill Gelineau]] visited the group and gave them 5 delegate positions at the upcoming 2017 Lansing State Convention.<ref> [http://dekrealty.com/libertarians-meet-state-chairman-discuss-nw-michigan-group/ Libertarians Meet State Chairman, Discuss Northwest Michigan Group], April 14, 2017.</ref> | ||
On January 16, 2018, the Political Director of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]], [[ | On January 16, 2018, the Political Director of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]], [[Gregory Stempfle]] gave an online presentation for the group about elections in northwest Michigan and filing requirements.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/running-public-office-2018-nw-michigan-libertarian/ Running for Public Office in 2018 as a NW Michigan Libertarian], February 1, 2018.</ref> As a result, two libertarians became precinct delegates: [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]] for Antrim County<ref> [http://www.antrimcounty.org/downloads/statementofvotescast.pdf Antrim County 2018 Precinct Delegate Results], August 7, 2018.</ref> and [[David Holmer]] for Manistee County<ref> [http://www.manisteecountymi.gov/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=3846&Itemid=302 Manistee County 2018 Precinct Delegate Results], August 7, 2018.</ref>. | ||
==Becoming an Affilliate== | ==Becoming an Affilliate== | ||
Revision as of 17:05, 22 June 2020
| Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party | |
| General Information | |
| Jurisdiction: | Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford Counties, Michigan |
| Established: | 2018 |
| Status: | Active |
| Officers | |
| Chair: | Peter Biskupski |
| Vice-Chair: | Ben Schultz |
| Secretary: | Kristen Kuhn |
| Media | |
| Website: | Website |
Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party (NWMLP) is an active affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Michigan.
Leadership
As of February 2020
- Peter Biskupski, Chair
- Ben Schultz, Vice-Chair
- Kristen Kuhn, Secretary
- Donna Gundle-Krieg, Political Director
- Ben Boren, Outreach Director
- Lauren Elizabeth Todd, At-Large Director
- Philip Lindsay, At-Large Director
Early History
Northwest Michigan Libertarians was a group that formed in early 2017 from over six years of grassroots work by activists, Ben Schultz and Donna Gundle-Krieg. Their mission was to spread libertarian ideas throughout Northwest Michigan.[1] In April, the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Michigan, Bill Gelineau visited the group and gave them 5 delegate positions at the upcoming 2017 Lansing State Convention.[2]
On January 16, 2018, the Political Director of the Libertarian Party of Michigan, Gregory Stempfle gave an online presentation for the group about elections in northwest Michigan and filing requirements.[3] As a result, two libertarians became precinct delegates: Donna Gundle-Krieg for Antrim County[4] and David Holmer for Manistee County[5].
Becoming an Affilliate
The Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party (NWMLP) was founded in November 2018. Its first affiliate chair was Donna Gundle-Krieg, who was succeeded by founding secretary Peter Biskupski.
In September, 2019, NWMLP held a BBQ Meet & Greet, which was attended by LEC members of the Libertarian Party of Michigan and Libertarian Presidential candidate Kim Ruff. It was considered a success with over three dozen attendees and gaining several new members of the Libertarian Party.[6]
Past Officers, Committee Members, and Other Contacts
- Chair
- Donna Gundle-Krieg, founding chair
- Vice-Chair
- Ben Boren, founding vice-chair
- Secretary
- Peter Biskupski, founding secretary
- Treasurer
- Joe Hartman, founding treasurer
- Kristen Kuhn (March 2019—February 2020)
- Political Director
- David Holmer, founding political director
- Outreach Director
- Ben Schultz, founding membership and outreach director
2018 Candidates
- David Holmer, Manistee County Commissioner District 7
2020 Candidates
- Racin' Jason Crum, State Representative 104th District
- David Holmer, Manistee County Commissioner, District 7
- Cory Dean, Blair Township Trustee
- Frank Pelky, Homestead Township Clerk
- Tom Gray, Homestead Township Treasurer
- Donna Gundle-Krieg, Mancelona Township Trustee
References
- ↑ Northwest Michigan Libertarians on Facebook
- ↑ Libertarians Meet State Chairman, Discuss Northwest Michigan Group, April 14, 2017.
- ↑ Running for Public Office in 2018 as a NW Michigan Libertarian, February 1, 2018.
- ↑ Antrim County 2018 Precinct Delegate Results, August 7, 2018.
- ↑ Manistee County 2018 Precinct Delegate Results, August 7, 2018.
- ↑ http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/nw-michigan-libertarian-bbq-meet-and-greet-in-cadillac-sept-8/
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