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

[Alexa Maffei]

Hi, sorry, I'm an idiot. The word 'is' should be preceding 'not 
separating' in the final sentence of the paragraph I motioned to add. I 
can add myself as a co-sponsor as well. Also, the intent was to put this 
paragraph before the final paragraph such that the resolution now reads 
the following:


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.

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 is not separating the 
Libertarian Party from the Republican Party.

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.


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Alexa Maffei
  State Central Committee Rep, 10th District
  Libertarian Party of Illinois
  scc10 at lpillinois.org
  (815) 274-1976

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