David Holmer
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.
| David Holmer | |
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| Founding Political Director Northwest Michigan Libertarian Party | |
| 2018—2020 | |
| Successor: | Donna Gundle-Krieg |
| Personal Details | |
| Residence: | Michigan |
| Party: | Libertarian Party |
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Organizational Positions
- District 1 Caucus Chair (2019)
- Delegate to the National Convention 2020
- 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 Successful Protest for Fire Pits & 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.[1]
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.[2] 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.[3]
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.[4]
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.[5]
On June 18, Manistee city council unanimously voted against adopting the amended ordinance to the fire code.[6]
Published Works
- Letters to the Editor
Other Organizational Positions
- Board of Directors (2019)
- President of the Board (2020)
- Governing Board (2019)
- Property Committee (2019)
References
- ↑ Officials Talk Fire Prevention Amid High Risk, May 17, 2019
- ↑ June 4, 2019 MCC Agenda, includes May 21 Minutes.
- ↑ May 21, 2019 MCC Youtube video
- ↑ June 18, 2019 MCC Agenda, includes June 4 Minutes.
- ↑ June 11, 2019 MCC Youtube video
- ↑ July 2, 2019 MCC Agenda, includes June 18 Minutes.