[Lnc-business] Age of Consent and Statutory Rape. WTF.

[Elizabeth Van Horn]

Yes, and as there's exactly four states in Region 3, it's a little
easier, but still not easy.  (Also, thanks, btw) 

Just got an update from LPMI, and their bylaws prevent an email vote
(asynchronous voting).  They would need to meet in person or have a
conference call to pass a resolution. Their next scheduled meeting is is
in February.  (I have heard privately from some officers in LPMI, and
they're very unhappy with the Arvin situation and would like to be able
to take action.) 

Still no word from LPKY.  

All over social media is arguing and strife over this mess.  Some are
seizing this situation to grandstand and pot stir, furthering the reach.
This is the situation. Not a pleasant one.

---
Elizabeth Van Horn
LNC Region 3 (IN, MI, OH, KY)
Secretary Libertarian Party of Madison Co, Indiana
Chair-LP Social Media Process Review Committee
Vice-Chair Libertarian Pragmatist Caucus
http://www.lpcaucus.org/ 

On 2018-01-13 14:55, Caryn Ann Harlos wrote:

> PS my requirements are similar 
> 
> 3/4 of Region 1  Chairs 
> 
> or  
> 
> 3/4 petition by region 1 delegates from 2016 
> 
> -Caryn Ann 
> 
> On Sat, Jan 13, 2018 at 12:47 PM Caryn Ann Harlos <caryn.ann.harlos at lp.org> wrote: 
> Elizabeth kudos for doing what a regional should. 
> 
> I am having a similar discussion with Region 1. 
> 
> They opposed action before. 
> 
> -Caryn Ann 
> 
> On Sat, Jan 13, 2018 at 12:21 PM Elizabeth Van Horn <elizabeth.vanhorn at lp.org> wrote: 
> 
> Hello Patrick, 
> 
> As you're aware, I'm fairly new on the Libertarian National Committee, as I was appointed to be LNC Region 3 Representative, a little over a month ago.  It's an honor to be given their trust in representing LP-Indiana, LP-Ohio, LP-Michigan and LP-Kentucky on the LNC.  I take my "representative" role seriously, and the LP state affiliates within my Region are my constituency.
> 
> 1) On November 11, 2017, the Libertarian Party of Indiana (LPIN) State Central Committee (SCC) unanimously passed a resolution which culminated in, "...the immediate resignation of Mr. Vohra from his position in party leadership."  
> 
> On Friday, January 12, 2018, the Indiana state chair wrote to me, "Indiana does support and request that very action", regarding Bylaws Article 6.7, a motion to suspend Arvin Vohra. 
> 
> 2) On January 12, 2018 the Libertarian Party of Ohio (LPOH) Executive Committee passed a resolution which culminated in, "The LPO calls for the IMMEDIATE resignation of Mr. Vohra from his positions in party leadership. Failing that, the LPO calls on the LNC to remove (through the formal suspension process) Mr. Vohra before more damage can be done."
> 
> 3) I've informed the state chairs of Region 3 that I'd need a clear directive to make a motion per bylaws article 6.7 regarding suspending Arvin Vohra. (With the understanding that the motion might not get to a vote, or pass, if voted upon.)  Two of the four state affiliates in Region 3 have told me they want this action taken.  Since attempting to suspend an officer of the LP is a serious matter, I told the state chairs in Region 3 that I'd need at least 3 of the four states to agree on the action to be taken.  At this time, I await direction from LPMI and/or LPKY.  (LPMI has taken the issue into discussion and hopefully will let me know their decision soon.) 
> 
> This is why I've not made public comments regarding the controversy surrounding Arvin Vohra.  I represent the four states in Region 3, which means it's not my place to direct them, but it's the reverse, they direct me.  If the consensus of Region 3 is to make a motion to the LNC, I shall do so.  If that happens, it will be another opportunity for anyone on the LNC to second such a motion. 
> 
> ---
> Elizabeth Van Horn
> LNC Region 3 (IN, MI, OH, KY)
> Secretary Libertarian Party of Madison Co, Indiana
> Chair-LP Social Media Process Review Committee
> Vice-Chair Libertarian Pragmatist Caucus
> http://www.lpcaucus.org/ 
> 
> On 2018-01-13 09:46, Patrick McKnight wrote: 
> Ken, 
> 
> Thank you for your hard work on behalf of the party and your thoughtful comments on this latest embarrassment to our organization. As you know, I made a motion to remove Arvin last year. Unfortunately, not one member of the LNC felt comfortable supporting my motion at the time. I hope that changes now.  
> 
> Patrick McKnight 
> LNC Region 8 Rep 
> Chair, New Jersey Libertarian Party  
> 
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