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From 1978-1983 he was a member and active in the [[Libertarian Party of Illinois]], where he ran for [[Libertarian Party of Illinois Historical Election Results|State Representative in 1980]] and attended the [[National Convention 1981]] as an Illinois delegate. | From 1978-1983 he was a member and active in the [[Libertarian Party of Illinois]], where he ran for [[Libertarian Party of Illinois Historical Election Results|State Representative in 1980]] and attended the [[National Convention 1981]] as an Illinois delegate. | ||
In 1981 Bill became a member and active in the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]], joining its state central committee and revitalizing the moribund [[Kent County Libertarian Party]]. Beginning with the [[National Convention 1983]], and for every national convention since, with the exception of | In 1981 Bill became a member and active in the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]], joining its state central committee and revitalizing the moribund [[Kent County Libertarian Party]]. Beginning with the [[National Convention 1983]], and for every national convention since, with the exception of 1985, he has served as a delegate from Michigan. | ||
Bill was elected to the [[Libertarian National Committee]] to represent Michigan and Wisconsin at the [[National Convention 1987]]. He was appointed by LNC Chair [[Jim Turney]] to chair the LNC's legal action committee and served as legal counsel to the LNC during his 2-year term. The [[National Convention 1989]] was the first national convention for which he drafted the convention contract. He refused to ally himself with any of the three then-factions on the LNC, centered around [[Jim Turney]], [[Ron Paul]] and [[David Bergland]], considering himself an independent. | Bill was elected to the [[Libertarian National Committee]] to represent Michigan and Wisconsin at the [[National Convention 1987]]. He was appointed by LNC Chair [[Jim Turney]] to chair the LNC's legal action committee and served as legal counsel to the LNC during his 2-year term. The [[National Convention 1989]] was the first national convention for which he drafted the convention contract. He refused to ally himself with any of the three then-factions on the LNC, centered around [[Jim Turney]], [[Ron Paul]] and [[David Bergland]], considering himself an independent. | ||
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In [[Libertarian Party of Michigan Historical Election Results|1996, 1998 and 2002]], Bill ran for the University of Michigan Board of Regents. In 2000 he ran for Kent County Commissioner, earning 6.5% of the vote in a 3-way race. In [[Libertarian Party of Michigan Historical Election Results|2004]] Bill ran for Michigan State University Trustee. In [[Libertarian Party of Michigan Historical Election Results|2006]] he ran for Michigan Attorney General. In [[Libertarian Party of Michigan Historical Election Results|2008, 2010, 2016 and 2020]] Bill ran for Michigan State Board of Education. | In [[Libertarian Party of Michigan Historical Election Results|1996, 1998 and 2002]], Bill ran for the University of Michigan Board of Regents. In 2000 he ran for Kent County Commissioner, earning 6.5% of the vote in a 3-way race. In [[Libertarian Party of Michigan Historical Election Results|2004]] Bill ran for Michigan State University Trustee. In [[Libertarian Party of Michigan Historical Election Results|2006]] he ran for Michigan Attorney General. In [[Libertarian Party of Michigan Historical Election Results|2008, 2010, 2016 and 2020]] Bill ran for Michigan State Board of Education. | ||
Bill was elected Chair of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]] three times, serving from 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2017-19. He served as Vice | Bill was elected Chair of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]] three times, serving from 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2017-19. He served as Vice Chair of the [[Libertarian Party of Michigan]] from 1987-88. He served as LPM Political Director 2009-11 and has served as Assistant Treasurer since 2012. Bill served as a member from 1981-87 on the LPM's Libertarian Executive Committee and on the LPM Judicial Committee from 1991-92,1995-2007 and 2009-17. | ||
Bill has also served in a variety of roles at the local level. These include serving as the Chair of the [[Kent County Libertarian Party]] from 1982-88 and as Treasurer from 1988-90. He also served as Treasurer of the [[Libertarian Party of West Michigan]] from 2005-06 and has served as Secretary from 2016 to date. He has served as campaign manager and campaign treasurer on several campaigns. | Bill has also served in a variety of roles at the local level. These include serving as the Chair of the [[Kent County Libertarian Party]] from 1982-88 and as Treasurer from 1988-90. He also served as Treasurer of the [[Libertarian Party of West Michigan]] from 2005-06 and has served as Secretary from 2016 to date. He has served as campaign manager and campaign treasurer on several campaigns. | ||
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==Public Office Candidacies== | ==Public Office Candidacies== | ||
*State Representative, Illinois, 1980 | *State Representative, Illinois, 1980 | ||
*University of Michigan Board of Regents, 1996, 1998, 2002 | |||
*Kent County, Michigan, Board of Commissioners, 2000 | |||
*Michigan State University Board of Trustees, 2004 | |||
*Attorney General, Michigan, 2006 | |||
*Michigan State Board of Education, 2008, 2010, 2016, 2020 | |||
==Organizational Positions== | ==Organizational Positions== | ||
;[[Libertarian National Committee]] | ;[[Libertarian National Committee]] | ||
*Judicial Committee (2016—2018) | *Regional Representative (1987-1989, 1991-1993) | ||
*At-Large Representative (1996-2000) | |||
*Judicial Committee (2010-2014 (Chair), 2016—2018) | |||
;[[Libertarian Party of Michigan]] | ;[[Libertarian Party of Michigan]] | ||
*Chair (2017-2019) | *Chair (2007-2009, 2017-2019) | ||
*Vice Chair (1987-1988) | |||
*Political Director (2009-2011) | |||
*Libertarian Executive Committee (1981-1987) | |||
*Judicial Committee (1991-1992,1995-2007 and 2009-2017) | |||
;National Convention Delegate | ;National Convention Delegate | ||
*1979 (Indiana) | *1979 (Indiana) | ||
*1981 (Illinois) | *1981 (Illinois) | ||
* | *1983 (Michigan) | ||
*1987 (Michigan) | *1987 (Michigan) | ||
*1989 (Michigan) | *1989 (Michigan) | ||
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[[Category: 1981 National Convention Delegates]] | [[Category: 1981 National Convention Delegates]] | ||
[[Category: Illinois 1981 National Convention Delegates]] | [[Category: Illinois 1981 National Convention Delegates]] | ||
[[Category: 1987 National Convention Delegates]] | [[Category: 1987 National Convention Delegates]] | ||
[[Category: Michigan 1987 National Convention Delegates]] | [[Category: Michigan 1987 National Convention Delegates]] |
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