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

[Ken Mattes]

Small corrections, added a space to separate a run-on, added Maffei as 
co-sponsor, added 'is' to second to last paragraph.

On 2024-05-07 21:59, Ken Mattes wrote:
> So, for the sake of clarity, here is the current motion:
> 
> 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.
> 
> ***PLEASE NOTE per our bylaws, the open voting period is the first 48 
> hours after issuance of the ballots. Votes can be cast after that time 
> but not changed.
> 
> Co-Sponsors: Walden IV, Leonard, DiMasi, Fox, Maffei.
> 
> ==================================================================
> 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. (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.
> 
> Since this is an addition and not a substantial change, I've decided to 
> extend the open voting period but not the 5/14 deadline.
> 
> 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