Libertarian Party of California
| Libertarian Party of California | |
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| Region: | 4 |
| Officers | |
| Chair: | Mimi Robson |
| Vice-Chair: | Rachel Nyx |
| Secretary: | Jillian Olsen |
| Treasurer: | Paul Vallandigham |
| Contact | |
| Address: | 770 L Street #950, Sacramento, CA 95814 |
| Website: | Website |
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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 2021, more than 200,000 voters in California are registered Libertarian.
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 ..."[1]
State Organization
Executive Committee
| Chair | Mimi Robson |
| Vice-Chair | Rachel Nyx |
| Secretary | Jillian Olsen |
| Treasurer | Paul Vallandigham |
| Northern Area Coordinator | Jia Christopher |
| Central Area Coordinator | Jon Prosser |
| Southern Area Coordinator | Tara Young |
| At-Large | Wendy Hewitt, Adrian Malagon, Angela McArdle, Kalish Morrow, Kenneth Brent Olsen, Cheyne Strawn, Elizabeth Stump, Jessica Tewksbury |
| Alternates | Michael Lema, Matthew Butts |
Based on voting at the 2021 convention, Jessica Tewksbury was elected Secretary, Jia Christopher was elected Northern Area Coordinator, and Adrian Malagon, Wendy Hewitt, and Tom Nichols were elected to at-large positions; these elections were overturned in June 2021 by the Judicial Committee. At the 26 June meeting of the Executive Committee the Secretary position was filled by Jillian Olsen, the Northern Area Coordinator position was filled by Jia Christopher, and Wendy Hewitt, Adrian Malagon, Brent Olsen, and Jessica Tewksbury were appointed to fill the vacant at-large positions, of which there were then four as a result of Jillian Olsen becoming Secretary.
Other Committees
(various committee listings still need to be updated for current term)
- Judicial Committee David Bowers (Chair), Bob Weber, Alicia Mattson, Kevin Shaw, Chuck Hamm, Mark Hinkle (alternate), Aaron Starr (alternate)
- Operations Committee Mimi Robson (chair), Rachel Nyx, Paul Vallandigham, Jia Christopher, Cheyne Strawn
- Style Committee Joe Dehn (chair), Paul Vallandigham
- Bylaws Committee (for the 2022 convention): Rachel Nyx, Cheyne Strawn, Adrian Malagon, Brent Olsen, Gary Alvstad
- Platform Committee (for the 2022 convention): Adrian Malagon (coordinator), remainder to be named by counties
- Financial Standards Committee James Aragon, Dawn Brosius, Alicia Mattson
- Candidate Support Committee Mimi Robson (chair), Emily Tilford, Kenneth Brent Olsen, John Ferrero, Jillian Olsen, Kalish Morrow
- Affiliate Support Committee (formerly County Organization Support Committee) David Naranjo (chair), Jia Christopher, Jon Prosser, Rachel Nyx, Tara Young, Kevin Moore
- Historical Preservation Committee Joe Dehn (Chair)
- Social Media Committee Angela McArdle (Chair), Kai Lawson, Rachel Nyx, Elizabeth Stump
- Membership Committee George Reis (Chair), Steve Haug, David Schrader, Mark Hinkle, Francisco Ramirez
- Communications and Marketing Committee Pete Moulds (Chair), Elizabeth Stump, Marvin Byrd, Justin Emsoff
- Program Committee Jon Prosser (Chair), Mimi Robson, Cheyne Strawn, Lance Zimmerman
Staff
- Executive Director Tim Ferreira
- Webmaster Justin Emsoff
Other Leadership Positions
- Jeff Hewitt, LNC Rep., Tim Ferreira, LNC Alt.
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
Additional articles relating to county and local activities:
Documents
Platform
- Current Version (Revised 2021)
- Platform History
Program
- Current Version (adopted September 2018)
- Program History
Bylaws and Convention Rules
Policy Manual
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. The LP is the 4th largest party in the state by registration, after Democratic, Republican, and American Independent. Libertarian registration increased about 40% from the 2016 to the 2020 presidential election, and by 2021 the count of registered Libertarians was over 200,000.
- 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
Past Chairs
| John Taylor | 1972 |
| 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 (2020-2021)
- Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (2019-2020)
- 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)
- Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee (1973-1974)
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
Historical Affiliate Headquarters
- 14547 Titus Street, Suite 214, Panorama City, CA 91402 (2003)
Conventions
| 2021 | 14-16 May | Visalia |
| 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 | 9-11 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)
Press Releases
- Libertarian Party of California Press Releases
- Libertarian Perspective (op-ed series)
Awards
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) |
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| 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
| State Organizations of the National Libertarian Party | ||
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- ↑ LPC Bylaw 2