[Lnc-business] Platform Committee recommendations/endorsements

[Caryn Ann Harlos]

Mike Seebeck is fantastic.  Thank you for advocating for him.

On Thu, Nov 14, 2019 at 9:46 AM Justin O'Donnell via Lnc-business <
lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

> Colleagues,
>
> I look forward to seeing everyone in Miami this weekend, but ahead of
> the meeting I would like to share my opinions and endorsements of
> several applicants for the Platform Committee.
>
> Andrew Olding of New Hampshire -
> I've had the pleasure of working alongside Mr. Olding the past few years
> in New Hampshire, on partisan campaigns, as well as local outreach
> projects in our Home City, and grown to appreciate his work ethic and
> dedication to the tasks he commits to. He replaced me on the LPNH
> Platform Committee when I chose to pass on the reigns after 2 terms
> myself, and has shown a dedication to working with all factions to find
> common ground working towards principled solutions. One of the Strongest
> examples I've seen of his bridge building abilities was when Our home
> city of Nashua was considering a city ordinance to raise the smoking age
> to 21, Mr. Olding organized a massive effort to pressure the board of
> alderman into reconsidering the position, including a coalition that
> while led by Libertarians, was filled out with prominent figures in the
> local republican and democratic parties, as well as a number of local
> business owners, recruited by Andrew to join together and oppose the
> change in Law. Since this successful effort he has continued to work
> doing outreach towards local businesses in New Hampshire, getting them
> involved with Libertarian messaging, and some even involved with the
> Party going so far as sponsoring our last convention in thanks to his
> efforts to help their businesses fight regulations.
>
> Mike Seebeck of Colorado -
> Having Served on the 2018 Platform Committee, Many were put off by Mr.
> Seebeck's enthusiasm for constant and continuous emails to our working
> group, however, it was his early enthusiasm that resulted in
> conversations that led to the most easily passed proposals the committee
> considered, as he worked tirelessly to find consensus among all factions
> on the committee. I believe that his work carried a lot of the weight of
> the committee in 2018, and I will be supporting him for appointment to
> the 2020 committee based on these experiences.
>
> Chris Gannon of Maryland -
> Of the applicants I've gotten the chance to speak to, Mr. Gannon was the
> one with the clearest picture of specific changes he wanted to present
> to the platform, to address things that the Libertarian Party has missed
> the chance to lead on with Libertarian Positions. Mr. Gannon wants to
> present a focus on family law, and the separation of the state and the
> family unit as a part of the LP Platform, and I believe that this is an
> issue that is growing in cultural importance, and it's important for the
> LP to get out ahead of the major parties in providing solutions. Mr
> Gannons positions are well reasoned, thoroughly researched, and
> principled at their core. I believe he would be a fantastic Asset to the
> 2020 Platform Committee.
>
>
> Thank you all for considering these recommendations, and again, I look
> forward to a productive weekend in Miami, especially since we got our
> first Freeze in new Hampshire this week and Winter is finally rearing
> it's head.
>
> --
> Yours in Liberty,
>
> Justin O'Donnell
> LNC Region 8 Representative
> Candidate for US Senate, NH
> www.justinodonnell.me
> www.odonnell2020.com
>
> Renew your membership today at https://www.lp.org/wethepeople/?f=jod !
>
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