[Lnc-business] New Region 1 Alternate introduction

[francis.wendt at lp.org]

An open letter to the members of the LNC:

 

As you may know from Mr. Longstreth's previous communications and the
information put out on social media, I have assumed the role of Region 1
Alternate to the Libertarian National Committee. If you have not seen those
communications, please allow me the privilege of saying that I am honored to
have been chosen by the state chairs of Region 1 to hold this position for
the next 5 months until our convention in Austin. Over that time, I am
looking forward to a positive working relationship with the other members of
the LNC to help define and achieve the goals of the Libertarian Party. After
all, we are all in this together despite any struggles that our
personalities may introduce.

 

I do, however, wish to inform and manage expectations on how I will be
interacting with the LNC in regards to debate, motions, and business
proceeding. Chiefly, I understand that Regional Alternates are not full
voting members of the LNC, and serve as a backup to the regional
representatives. With this in mind I intend to mitigate the time demands of
the committee by refraining from public debate and voting on all topics,
with some notable exceptions:

 

1.	I will discuss my views privately with Mr. Longstreth on all
substantive matters.
2.	I will provide a personal analysis of matters to any LNC member who
requests my opinion.
3.	I will fully participate in debate and voting should the Region 1
Representative recuse himself (not abstain) from a vote.
4.	I will maintain decorum, professionalism, and civility in my written
communications to this body at all times.
5.	I will not personally nor publicly attack any member of this body
for any reason, to include internal elections.
6.	Should I have personal disagreements with members of this committee,
I will make every effort to communicate with and resolve those issues
privately.

 

These are the standards that I will be operating under during my tenure as
the Region 1 Alternate, and I felt it prudent to inform this committee of my
intent. What I do intend for the remainder of my term is to strategize and
assist the 11 states in Region 1 in their 2020 election efforts, consult
with the chairs on possible organizational adjustments to affiliate's
processes, and to redraft the regional agreement. None of these goals are
directly related to the business of this body, and thusly will largely be
invisible to the public eye. If any of the members of this committee take
issue with my approach, I encourage you to contact me directly.

 

In closing, I wish everyone Happy Holidays, and a productive new year. I
look forward to meeting many of you in person in Reno. Thank you all for
your time.

 

Best Regards,

 

Francis Wendt

LNC Region 1 Alternate

406.595.5111