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On March 27, [[David Holmer]] became the group's first Libertarian candidate for public office, announcing his bid for Manistee County Commissioner at a local library board meeting.<ref> [https://www.manisteelibrary.org/about-us/copy2_of_library-board/library-board-meeting-minutes/library-board-meeting-minutes-2018/march-27-2018-board-meeting.pdf/view March 27, 2018 MCL Minutes]</ref> He also campaigned against the library millage based on libertarian platform of limited government and taxation is theft.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarian-candidate-for-manistee-county-commissioner-opposes-library-millage-renewal/ Libertarian Candidate for Manistee County Commissioner Opposes Library Millage], July 3, 2018.</ref> And, on April 26, [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]] represented the Libertarian viewpoint and party platform around limited government for Traverse City's "That's Debatable" event.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarian-included-in-thats-debatable-event-in-traverse-city/ Libertarian Included in That's Debatable Event in Traverse City], March 29, 2018.</ref> The event was two two-person teams facing off in formal debate, arguing the pros and cons of mandatory national service.<ref> [https://www.northernexpress.com/calendar/2018/04/26/thats-debatable/ That's Debatable event], April 26, 2018.</ref>
On March 27, [[David Holmer]] became the group's first Libertarian candidate for public office, announcing his bid for Manistee County Commissioner at a local library board meeting.<ref> [https://www.manisteelibrary.org/about-us/copy2_of_library-board/library-board-meeting-minutes/library-board-meeting-minutes-2018/march-27-2018-board-meeting.pdf/view March 27, 2018 MCL Minutes]</ref> He also campaigned against the library millage based on libertarian platform of limited government and taxation is theft.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarian-candidate-for-manistee-county-commissioner-opposes-library-millage-renewal/ Libertarian Candidate for Manistee County Commissioner Opposes Library Millage], July 3, 2018.</ref> And, on April 26, [[Donna Gundle-Krieg]] represented the Libertarian viewpoint and party platform around limited government for Traverse City's "That's Debatable" event.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarian-included-in-thats-debatable-event-in-traverse-city/ Libertarian Included in That's Debatable Event in Traverse City], March 29, 2018.</ref> The event was two two-person teams facing off in formal debate, arguing the pros and cons of mandatory national service.<ref> [https://www.northernexpress.com/calendar/2018/04/26/thats-debatable/ That's Debatable event], April 26, 2018.</ref>


In July, the group was given an additional two positions, bringing their total to seven delegate positions for the 2018 Romulus State Convention.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarians-needed-to-represent-nw-michigan-at-state-convention/ Northwest Michigan Libertarian Caucus to Chose Voting Delegates to State Convention], July 24, 2018.</ref> And, on August 25, delegates supported [[Bill Gelineau]]'s nomination of [[Angelique Thomas]] for Lieutenant Governor and [[Gregory Stempfle]] on his nomination for Secretary of State.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/libertarians-nominate-statewide-candidates-for-general-election2/ Libertarians Nominate Statewide Candidates for General Election], September 6, 2018.</ref>
In July, the group was given an additional two positions, bringing their total to seven delegates for the 2018 Romulus State Convention.<ref> [http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/libertarians-needed-to-represent-nw-michigan-at-state-convention/ Northwest Michigan Libertarian Caucus to Chose Voting Delegates to State Convention], July 24, 2018.</ref> And, on August 25, delegates supported [[Bill Gelineau]]'s nomination of [[Angelique Thomas]] for Lieutenant Governor and [[Gregory Stempfle]] on his nomination for Secretary of State.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/libertarians-nominate-statewide-candidates-for-general-election2/ Libertarians Nominate Statewide Candidates for General Election], September 6, 2018.</ref>


The group's largest event was on September 12, with [[Bill Gelineau]] returning to northwest Michigan as the Libertarian candidate for Governor for a public forum in Manistee, Michigan.<ref> [https://www.manisteenews.com/briefs/article/Libertarians-to-host-public-forum-for-upcoming-14259793.php Libertarians to Host Public Forum for Upcoming Election], August 31, 2018.</ref> Also, [[Gregory Stempfle]] participated in the forum as the Libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, alongside [[David Holmer]] as the Libertarian candidate for Manistee County Commissioner and a number of city officials.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/stempfle-campaigns-secretary-state-northern-michigan/ Stempfle Campaigns for Secretary of State in Northern Michigan], October 2, 2018.</ref>
The group's largest event was on September 12, with [[Bill Gelineau]] returning to northwest Michigan as the Libertarian candidate for Governor for a public forum in Manistee, Michigan.<ref> [https://www.manisteenews.com/briefs/article/Libertarians-to-host-public-forum-for-upcoming-14259793.php Libertarians to Host Public Forum for Upcoming Election], August 31, 2018.</ref> Also, [[Gregory Stempfle]] participated in the forum as the Libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, alongside [[David Holmer]] as the Libertarian candidate for Manistee County Commissioner and a number of city officials.<ref> [https://michiganlp.org/stempfle-campaigns-secretary-state-northern-michigan/ Stempfle Campaigns for Secretary of State in Northern Michigan], October 2, 2018.</ref>

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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: David Holmer
Media
Website: Website

Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party (NWMLP) is an active affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Michigan.

Leadership

As of June 2020

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 were elected precinct delegates: Donna Gundle-Krieg for Antrim County[4] and David Holmer for Manistee County[5].

On March 27, David Holmer became the group's first Libertarian candidate for public office, announcing his bid for Manistee County Commissioner at a local library board meeting.[6] He also campaigned against the library millage based on libertarian platform of limited government and taxation is theft.[7] And, on April 26, Donna Gundle-Krieg represented the Libertarian viewpoint and party platform around limited government for Traverse City's "That's Debatable" event.[8] The event was two two-person teams facing off in formal debate, arguing the pros and cons of mandatory national service.[9]

In July, the group was given an additional two positions, bringing their total to seven delegates for the 2018 Romulus State Convention.[10] And, on August 25, delegates supported Bill Gelineau's nomination of Angelique Thomas for Lieutenant Governor and Gregory Stempfle on his nomination for Secretary of State.[11]

The group's largest event was on September 12, with Bill Gelineau returning to northwest Michigan as the Libertarian candidate for Governor for a public forum in Manistee, Michigan.[12] Also, Gregory Stempfle participated in the forum as the Libertarian candidate for Secretary of State, alongside David Holmer as the Libertarian candidate for Manistee County Commissioner and a number of city officials.[13]

2018 Candidates

  • David Holmer, Manistee County Commissioner District 7 Results: 26.3% (294 votes)
  • Robert Clark, Arcadia Township Supervisor (Manistee Co.) Results: 47.2% (218 votes)

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.[14]

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

Past Officers, Committee Members, and Other Contacts

Chair
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Political Director
Outreach Director

References

  1. ↑ Northwest Michigan Libertarians on Facebook
  2. ↑ Libertarians Meet State Chairman, Discuss Northwest Michigan Group, April 14, 2017.
  3. ↑ Running for Public Office in 2018 as a NW Michigan Libertarian, February 1, 2018.
  4. ↑ Antrim County 2018 Precinct Delegate Results, August 7, 2018.
  5. ↑ Manistee County 2018 Precinct Delegate Results, August 7, 2018.
  6. ↑ March 27, 2018 MCL Minutes
  7. ↑ Libertarian Candidate for Manistee County Commissioner Opposes Library Millage, July 3, 2018.
  8. ↑ Libertarian Included in That's Debatable Event in Traverse City, March 29, 2018.
  9. ↑ That's Debatable event, April 26, 2018.
  10. ↑ Northwest Michigan Libertarian Caucus to Chose Voting Delegates to State Convention, July 24, 2018.
  11. ↑ Libertarians Nominate Statewide Candidates for General Election, September 6, 2018.
  12. ↑ Libertarians to Host Public Forum for Upcoming Election, August 31, 2018.
  13. ↑ Stempfle Campaigns for Secretary of State in Northern Michigan, October 2, 2018.
  14. ↑ http://nwmichiganlibertarians.org/nw-michigan-libertarian-bbq-meet-and-greet-in-cadillac-sept-8/


Libertarian Party of Michigan
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