Libertarian Party of California

Libertarian Party of California
Region:	4
Officers
Chair:	Mimi Robson
Vice-Chair:	Kenneth Brent Olsen
Secretary:	Paul Vallandigham
Treasurer:	Steve Haug
Contact
Address:	770 L Street #950, Sacramento, CA 95814
Website:	Website
Social Media
Facebook:	Facebook
Twitter:	Twitter

The Libertarian Party of California (LPC) is the California affiliate of the Libertarian Party. Just as California is the most populous state in the United States, it also has the largest number of registered Libertarians, and the most Libertarian Party members, of any state. As of 2019, more than 150,000 voters in California are registered Libertarian. In 2018, California had 109 delegate slots at the national convention, while the state with the next-highest number, Texas, had only 73.

Historically, some of the most active county affiliates in California have been in San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Clara, San Francisco, Alameda, and Riverside counties.

Principles

"The Party exists to uphold, promote, and disseminate the philosophy and principles of libertarianism. To that end, it shall proclaim and implement the Statement of Principles of the national Libertarian Party ..."

• Statement of Principles

State Organization

Executive Committee

New state Executive Committee, meeting after the close of the 2019 convention.

Chair	Mimi Robson
Vice-Chair	Kenneth Brent Olsen
Secretary	Paul Vallandigham
Treasurer	Steve Haug
Northern Area Coordinator	Brandon Nelson
Central Area Coordinator	Justin Quigley (to November 2019) Jon Prosser (November 2019 - present)
Southern Area Coordinator	Wendy Hewitt
At-Large	Rick Dawson, Chuck Hamm, Rebecca Lau, Kalish Morrow, Jason Quintero, Boomer Shannon, Kevin Shaw, Joshua Smith
Alternates	Jillian Olsen (1st) Devin Harris (2nd, until August 2019) Jon Prosser (2nd, from August until November 2019) Rachel Johnson (2nd, from November 2019) Other Committees Judicial Committee Joe Dehn (chair), Matthew Pautz, Jill Pyeatt, Bob Weber, Susan Marie Weber Operations Committee Mimi Robson (chair), Kenneth Brent Olsen, Joshua Smith, Brandon Nelson, Boomer Shannon Financial Standards Committee Tim Ferreira (chair), Susan Aquino, Terry Floyd Candidate Support Committee Mimi Robson (chair), Mark Hinkle, Tim Ferreira, Emily Tilford, Kenneth Brent Olsen, John Ferrero Affiliate Support Committee (formerly County Organization Support Committee) David Naranjo (chair), Brandon Nelson, Jon Prosser, Kenneth Brent Olsen, Wendy Hewitt, Justin Quigley, William MacElroy Style Committee Joe Dehn (chair), Matyas Homer, Paul Vallandigham Historical Preservation Committee Joe Dehn (Chair), Gail Lightfoot (Secretary), Jon Prosser, Kevin Shaw Social Media Committee John Ferrero (Chair), Angela McArdle, Kalish Morrow, Rachel Johnson, Justin Quigley, Jason Quintero, Elizabeth Stump Website Committee Justin Emsoff (Chair), Nick Smith (Interim Chair), Tim Ferreira, Rick Dawson Volunteer Committee Paul Vallandigham (Chair), Wendy Hewitt, Devin Harris (until Aug 2019), Kevin Moore, Jillian Olsen IT Committee Nick Smith (Chair), Tim Ferreira (Interim Chair), Justin Emsoff Membership Committee George Reis (Chair) (after August, 2019), Steve Haug, David Schrader, Kenneth Brent Olsen, Mark Hinkle (until August, 2019), Joshua Smith (after August, 2019) Communications and Marketing Committee Pete Moulds (Chair), Elizabeth Stump, Marvin Byrd, Kalish Morrow Bylaws Committee Brandon Nelson (Chair), Kenneth Brent Olsen (Secretary), Jillian Olsen, Chuck Hamm, Rick Dawson Platform Committee (for 2019 convention) John David Ward (coordinator), John Ferrero (Alameda), Joshua Smith (Contra Costa), Trevor Carr (Fresno), Tyler Braaten (Kings), Rick DeWalt (Tulare), David Ahrens (Placer), Vince Puccio (Riverside), Harland Harrison (San Mateo), Matyas Homer (Solano); alternates: Joey Joslin (Kings), Jia Christopher(Placer), Dawn Brosius (Riverside) Program Committee Gail Lightfoot, Jason Quintero, Kevin Shaw, Bruce Dovner, Rick Dawson Budget Committee Steve Haug (chair), Kristin Marzec, Paul Vallandigham, Chuck Hamm, Boomer Shannon Convention Oversight Committee Thom Taylor (Interim Chair), Kenneth Brent Olsen, Angela McArdle Credentials Committee Jillian Olsen, Matyas Homer, Susan Aquino, Kristin Marzec Awards Committee Other Leadership Positions Jeff Hewitt, LNC Rep., Kenneth Brent Olsen, LNC Alt., Joshua Smith, LNC At-Large Rep County Organizations Libertarian Party of Alameda County Libertarian Party of Contra Costa County Libertarian Party of El Dorado County Libertarian Party of Fresno County Libertarian Party of Humboldt County Kern County Libertarian Party Libertarian Party of Kings County Libertarian Party of Lake County Libertarian Party of Los Angeles County Marin Libertarian Party Libertarian Party of Monterey County Nevada County Libertarian Party Libertarian Party of Orange County Placer County Libertarian Party Libertarian Party of Plumas County Riverside County Libertarian Party Libertarian Party of Sacramento County Libertarian Party of San Bernardino County San Diego Libertarian Party Libertarian Party of San Francisco Libertarian Party of San Joaquin County Libertarian Party of San Mateo County Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County Libertarian Party of Santa Cruz County Libertarian Party of Solano County Libertarian Party of Stanislaus County Libertarian Party of Tulare County Libertarian Party of Ventura County Libertarian Party of Yolo County Documents Platform Current Version (Revised 2018) Platform History Program Current Version (adopted September 2018) Program History Bylaws and Convention Rules Most Recent Published Version (revised 2018; revisions adopted in 2019 not yet published) Bylaws and Rules History Membership and Vote Registration The general term "member" has been used at various points in the LPC's history to refer to a number of different kinds of connection with the LPC. California voters may register as affiliated with a political party. As of early 2019, there were more than 150,000 registered Libertarian voters, making the Libertarian Party the 4th largest in the state. For more information and historical statistics, see: Libertarian Party of California Voter Registration. Individuals qualify to vote on Libertarian Party business at the state and county level by (1) certifying that they oppose the initiation of force to achieve political or social goals, (2) paying dues, and (3) not being registered to vote with any other party. The term used for this status is "central committee member". People who pay dues but do not qualify as central committee members because they have not signed the certification or because they are registered to vote with another party are referred to in a number of ways, as "associate members", as "non-voting members", as part of the more general class of "dues-paying members", or simply as "contributors". For historical statistics relating to these categories, see: Libertarian Party of California Membership History Elections See: Libertarian Party of California Historical Election Results Historical Officials and Staff The Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee for the 2017-2018 term. Top row, left to right: Baron Bruno, Jason Wu, Dave Bowers, Wendy Hewitt, Alex Appleby, Zachary Moore, Tyler Kuskie, Boomer Shannon. Bottom row, left to right: Jennifer Imhoff-Dousharm, Mimi Robson (Secretary), Kenneth Brent Olsen (Northern Vice Chair), Ted Brown (Chair), Jonathan Jaech (Southern Vice Chair), Steve Haug (Treasurer), Robert Imhoff-Dousharm. April 30, 2017, in Santa Clara, California. Past Chairs William V.Susel pro-tem, 1972 Alan Coon pro-tem, 1972-1973 Ed Clark 1973-1975? William Westmiller (c. 1975) Ray Cunningham (c. 1976/1977) Bruce Lagasse (c. 1978) James Reichle (c. 1979) Dan Wiener (c. 1980) Bill Evers 1981-1982 Mary Gingell 1982-1984 Jack Dean 1984-1986 Mark Hinkle 1986-1988 Ted Brown 1988-1989 John Vernon 1989-1990 Gail Lightfoot 1990-1991 Pat Wright 1991-1993 Kim Goldsworthy 1993-1995 Gail Lightfoot 1995-1997 Mark Hinkle 1997-2001 Aaron Starr 2001-2007 Kevin Takenaga 2007-2015 Ted Brown 2015-2018 Mimi Robson 2018- Past Executive Committees Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2018-2019) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2017-2018) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2016-2017) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2015-2016) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2014-2015) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2013-2014) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2012-2013) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2011-2012) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2010-2011) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2009-2010) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2008-2009) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2007-2008) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (1990-1991) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (1989-1990) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (1984-1985) Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (1983-1984) a snapshot from the past This is what the page had listed for the state Executive Committee until recently. It was from 2010-11. This section needs to be replaced with a more comprehensive list of the Executive Committee members by date. Chair: Kevin Takenaga Northern Vice-Chair: C. Michael Pickens Southern Vice-Chair: Michael Seebeck Secretary: Gale Morgan Treasurer: Don Cowles At-Large Members: Ted Brown Mathew Barnes Brian Holtz Camden McConnell Jesse Thomas Bruce Dovner Mark Johnson Mike McMahon Chuck Moulton Lawrence Samuels Alternates: 1st: Dan Minkoff 2nd: Mark Selzer Media Relations Chair: Dan Minkoff Editor, The Libertarian Perspective: Jacqueline Estrada Conventions 2020 14-17 February Culver City 2019 5-7 April Concord 2018 27-29 April Long Beach 2017 29-30 April Santa Clara 2016 1-3 April Los Angeles 2015 31 May Las Vegas (Nevada) 2014 29-30 March Visalia 2013 6 April Sacramento 2012 3-4 March Ventura 2011 9-10 April Stateline (Nevada) 2010 12-14 February Long Beach 2009 25-26 April Visalia 2008 23-24 February San Diego 2007 20-22 April San Ramon 2006 24-27 February Monarch of the Seas (cruise ship) 2005 18-20 February Los Angeles 2004 12-14 March San Jose 2003 14-17 February Ontario 2002 15-18 February Santa Maria 2001 16-19 February San Jose 2000 18-21 February San Diego 1999 12-15 February San Jose 1998 13-16 February Los Angeles 1997 13-17 February Sacramento 1996 16-19 February Long Beach 1995 17-20 February Oakland 1994 18-21 February Los Angeles 1993 12-15 February Sunnyvale 1992 14-17 February Irvine 1991 15-18 February Monterey 1990 16-19 February San Diego 1989 17-20 February Las Vegas (Nevada) 1988 12-15 February San Diego 1987 13-16 February Millbrae 1986 14-17 February Los Angeles 1985 15-18 February San Mateo 1984 17-20 February Universal City 1983 18-21 February Oakland 1982 12-15 February Long Beach 1981 13-16 February San Diego 1980 15-18 February Irvine 1979 16-19 February San Jose 1978 17-20 February Los Angeles 1977 18-21 February Los Angeles 1976 13-16 February Burlingame 1975 14-17 February Santa Monica 1974 15-18 February Berkeley 1973 9-? March Fresno Publications Internal Newsletters CaLiber (1973-1983) California Activist (1979-1984) California Libertarian News (1985-1992) Liberty Bell (1993-1994) Libertarian Party of California News (1994-1996) LPC Monthly (1997-2003) California Freedom (2003-2009) Outreach Publications California Liberty (1994-1996) The Libertarian Alternative (for various elections) Libertarian Perspective (op-ed series) Awards Karl Bray Award Sons of Liberty Award Size and Influence Year Minimum Unique Voters Minimum Percent Of Voters Registered Voters (Oct/Nov) Percent of Registered Voters Signature Members (Dec) Signature Members Per Million Population LNC Total Donors 2004 - 2016 Or Active Members 1972 - 2003 (Dec) LNC Donors Per Million Population State Rank Of Total LNC Donors (Of 51) 2018 145,514 1.14% 149,095 0.76% 18,760 474 1,648 41.66 1 2017 19,456 492 1,636 41.38 1 2016 478,500 3.28% 139,805 0.72% 20,102 512 2,239 57.04 1 2015 19,356 494 1,575 40.24 1 2014 30,735 0.41% 120,804 0.68% 19,243 496 1,703 43.89 1 2013 19,040 495 1,814 47.20 1 2012 143,221 1.08% 108,736 0.60% 18,783 493 1,925 50.57 1 2011 18,504 491 2,080 55.17 1 2010 574,636 5.46% 91,111 0.53% 18,335 491 2,069 55.42 1 2009 18,167 492 1,847 49.97 1 2008 220,118 1.60% 83,574 0.48% 17,901 489 2,141 58.49 1 2007 17,442 481 2,196 60.58 1 2006 334,056 3.75% 84,093 0.53% 17,274 480 1,752 48.64 1 2005 16,879 471 2,828 78.93 1 2004 329,465 2.62% 89,617 0.54% 3,575 100.49 1 2003 3,444 97.69 1 2002 260,083 3.36% 90,495 0.59% 3,981 114.16 1 2001 4,990 144.72 1 2000 316,668 2.84% 94,937 0.60% 5,989 176.21 1 1999 6,396 192.97 1 1998 236,547 2.74% 82,079 0.55% 5,651 172.90 1 1997 4,548 141.16 1 1996 213,583 2.08% 77,675 0.50% 3,326 104.65 1 1995 2,238 71.06 1 1994 346,007 3.89% 69,951 0.48% 1,857 59.30 1 1993 1,843 59.17 1 1992 340,938 3.00% 71,148 0.47% 2,312 74.88 1 1991 2,140 70.36 1 1990 431,317 5.46% 50,782 0.38% 2,142 71.52 1 1989 2,111 72.25 1 1988 163,537 1.60% 49,075 0.35% 1,711 60.11 1 1987 1986 569,280 7.47% 53,267 0.42% 1985 1984 128,219 1.31% 64,297 0.49% 1983 1982 265,029 3.29% 73,442 0.64% 1981 1980 306,880 3.50% 86,193 0.76% 1979 1978 377,960 5.30% 1977 1976 56,388 0.69% 1975 1974 204,686 3.28% 1973 1972 980 0.01% External links Official Libertarian Party of California website Libertarian Party of California on Twitter Libertarian Party of California Active County Organizations: Alameda • Contra Costa • El Dorado • Fresno • Humboldt • Kern • Kings • Lake • Los Angeles • Marin • Monterey • Nevada • Orange • Placer • Plumas • Riverside • Sacramento • San Bernardino • San Diego • San Francisco • San Joaquin • San Mateo • Santa Clara • Santa Cruz • Stanislaus • Tulare • Ventura • Yolo Inactive Counties: Alpine • Amador • Butte • Calaveras • Colusa • Del Norte • Glenn • Imperial • Inyo • Lassen • Madera • Mariposa • Mendocino • Merced • Modoc • Mono • Napa • San Benito • San Luis Obispo • Santa Barbara • Shasta • Sierra • Siskiyou • Solano • Sonoma • Sutter • Tehama • Trinity • Tuolumne • Yuba Former Multi-County and Sub-County Regions: Antelope Valley • East Bay • Foothills • Gold Country • San Fernando Valley • South Bay • Valley Libertarians Conventions: 1973 • 1974 • 1975 • 1976 • 1977 • 1978 • 1979 • 1980 • 1981 • 1982 • 1983 • 1984 • 1985 • 1986 • 1987 • 1988 • 1989 • 1990 • 1991 • 1992 • 1993 • 1994 • 1995 • 1996 • 1997 • 1998 • 1999 • 2000 • 2001 • 2002 • 2003 • 2004 • 2005 • 2006 • 2007 • 2008 • 2009 • 2010 • 2011 • 2012 • 2013 • 2014 • 2015 • 2016 • 2017 • 2018 • 2019 • 2020 • 2021 • 2022 • 2023 • 2024 Executive Committees: 2007-08 • 2008-09 • 2009-10 • 2010-11 • 2011-12 • 2012-13 • 2013-14 • 2014-15 • 2015-16 • 2016-17 • 2017-18 • 2018-19 • 2019-20 • 2020-21 • 2021-22 • 2022-23 • 2023-24 • 2024-25 Other: Election Results • Voter Registration National Delegations: 2022 State Organizations of the National Libertarian Party Alabama | Alaska | Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | District of Columbia | Florida | Georgia | Guam | Hawaii | Idaho | Illinois | Indiana | Iowa | Kansas | Kentucky | Louisiana | Maine | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Mississippi | Missouri | Montana | Nebraska | Nevada | New Hampshire | New Jersey | New Mexico | New York | North Carolina | North Dakota | Ohio | Oklahoma | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Puerto Rico | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | Tennessee | Texas | Utah | Vermont | Virginia | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming