Luke Zell
Luke Zell was the first Chair of the Libertarian Party of Colorado in 1972. He was also the first Life Member of the Libertarian Party.
| Luke Zell | |
| Chair Libertarian Party of Colorado | |
| 1972—? | |
| Successor: | Unknown |
| Personal Details | |
| Party: | Libertarian Party |
The Libertarian Party was officially formed on December 11, 1971, at Zell's home, as a result of an ad seeking individuals interested in forming the group that was placed in Reason Magazine. Other meetings of the "Committee to Form a Libertarian Party" group were held at David Nolan's home and other locations earlier that year.[1] Zell was known as a "City Council gadfly" and fellow anti-tax advocate with Bruce Douglas of TABOR fame. He was the first Life Member of the Party.
Organizational Positions
- Chair (1972-?)
Campaigns
Zell ran as an Independent for Governor in Colorado in 1974 receiving 136 votes (.02%).[2]