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

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On 2024-05-07 13:24, Ken Mattes wrote:
> There is a motion to add the following:
> 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.
> 
> The motion is seconded. We are still in the first two days of 'open 
> voting' so I will ask all of you to consider this addition, and I will 
> reset the 'open voting' period to end at 1:30 PM on 5/9. Votes are 
> always amendable during open voting.
> 
> I will also simultaneously add Julie Fox as a co-sponsor per her 
> request.
> 
> 
> 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


If possible and ok with Chair Redpath, I would like to call an emergency 
meeting to expedite a response rather than waiting until the 14th. Note 
this is a time sensitive issue that can be hashed away in a short 
meeting.