[Lpil-scc] EMAIL BALLOT Motion to respond with resolution

[Justin Tucker]

Second.

On 2024-05-07 12:30, Alexa Maffei wrote:
> I believe that it's important to mention this bylaws violation so the 
> resolution is not simply dismissed as LPIL not liking a decision by 
> national; it is a direct violation of the National party's bylaws and 
> principles. Therefore, I would like to motion to further amend this 
> resolution to add the following paragraph before "BE IT RESOLVED":
> 
> WHEREAS, inviting Presidential candidates from opposing parties is a 
> clear violation of Article 2 of the National Libertarian Bylaws. More 
> specifically, it goes against the following clause. "The Party is 
> organized to implement and give voice to the principles embodied in the 
> Statement of Principles by: 1. functioning as a libertarian political 
> entity separate and distinct from all other political parties or 
> movements;" having the 2024 Republican Party Presidential nominee speak 
> at the 2024 Libertarian National Convention not separating the 
> Libertarian Party from the Republican Party.
> 
> Thanks,
> Alexa
> 
> ---
> Alexa Maffei
>  State Central Committee Rep, 10th District
>  Libertarian Party of Illinois
>  scc10 at lpillinois.org
>  (815) 274-1976
> 
> On 2024-05-06 09:36, Justin Tucker wrote:
>> Aye.
>> 
>> On 2024-05-06 00:01, Ken Mattes wrote:
>>> We have an electronic mail ballot presented by the Chair per the 
>>> bylaws of LPIL Article V section G.
>>> 
>>> All VOTES are due in (6) business days (by May 14, 2024 at 12:01 AM 
>>> Central) at which time the ballot will close, unless everyone votes 
>>> or expressly abstains, the ballot can close early.
>>> 
>>> Co-Sponsors: Walden IV, Leonard, DiMasi.
>>> 
>>> ==================================================================
>>> MOTION: The LPIL shall respond to the LNC's invitation to former
>>> President Trump to speak at the 2024 National Convention with the
>>> following Resolution:
>>> 
>>> WHEREAS, Extending an invitation to former President Trump to speak 
>>> at
>>> the 2024 National Convention was a consternation to the hard-working
>>> activists in the Libertarian Party.
>>> 
>>> WHEREAS, The 2024 National Convention is intended to nominate and
>>> promote the Libertarian Presidential candidate, rather than provide a
>>> platform for an opposing candidate or party to campaign.
>>> 
>>> WHEREAS, Hosting this speech would be disrespectful to the 
>>> Libertarian
>>> Presidential candidates in addition to many LPIL activists who are
>>> contributing countless hours petitioning for ballot access on behalf
>>> of the Party's future nominee.
>>> 
>>> BE IT RESOLVED, The Libertarian Party of Illinois calls on the
>>> Libertarian National Committee to rescind its invitation to former
>>> President Trump along with all other invitations to opposing
>>> Presidential candidates to speak at the 2024 Libertarian National
>>> Convention. The Libertarian Party of Illinois firmly stands with 
>>> other
>>> state affiliates that have voiced their grievances regarding 
>>> political
>>> opponents being given a platform at our own convention. (Lewis)
>>> =========================================================================
>>> 
>>> THRESHOLD REQUIRED: Majority of votes cast.
>>> 
>>> An affirmative or 'Aye' vote is to confirm the resolution. A negative 
>>> or 'No' vote is to oppose the resolution.
>>> 
>>> PLEASE REMEMBER TO USE "REPLY ALL" TO CAST YOUR VOTE.
>>> 
>>> Please notify me or the Chair of any discrepancies.
>>> I will send a reminder email before the ballot expires if needed.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> --
>>> Ken Mattes
>>> Secretary, Libertarian Party of Illinois
>>> secretary at lpillinois.org
>>> 815 342 5177
>> 
>> --
>> Best,
>> Justin Tucker
>> Executive Director, Libertarian Party of Illinois

-- 
Best,
Justin Tucker
Executive Director, Libertarian Party of Illinois