[Lnc-business] EMAIL BALLOT 200524-01: Authorize Signing of Orlando Contract

[Richard Longstreth]

I change my vote to no.

This motion came quickly and after combing through and reviewing mountains
of emails received throughout this weekend, I see the discrepancies noted
by Mr O'Donnell. Further, I misunderstood this motion. I took it to read
that any officer could sign when the time was appropriate, not to sign now.

While Nick has made it clear that he will not sign the contract to me based
on his remarks and behavior at the e-convention, authorizing anybody to do
so right now is a mistake until it is fully finalized and all concerns
addressed. If that happens before this vote expires, I will change back to
yes. I realize the convention was busy for many and encourage all on this
body to read the relevant emails to gain a full understanding of where we
stand. I don't think we are ready to sign yet.

Richard Longstreth
Region 1 Representative (AK, AZ, CO, HI, KS, MT, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY)
Libertarian National Committee
richard.longstreth at lp.org
931.538.9300

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On Mon, May 25, 2020, 08:07 justin.odonnell--- via Lnc-business <
lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:

> I vote No
>
> At 4:17 PM sunday, Mr. Hayes sent us all an email admitting that this
> contract had not yet been reviewed. As the revisions had just been
> recieved, despite his insistance while speaking during the convention that
> it was rock solid and had been reviewed and cleared.
>
> Mr. Goldstein has been posting on social media and on this list upset
> about the leak of confidential contract information, claiming its an issue
> because the contract is still being negotiated and we dont have a final
> version yet.
>
> The contract that was provided to the LNC Via Email on Saturday morning
> was quickly followed by remarks from Mr. Hall, the LNC's retained council,
> advising of what was in his opinion an incredibly unfavorable contract with
> regards to riak assignment to the LNC given the circumstances.
>
> I could be convinced to change my vote to yes, but not until the members
> of the CoC get on the same page and start spinning the same story
> consistently at least, rather than insisting the contract is fine and ready
> during public debate but admitting it hasnt been reviewed privately.
>
> I will also wait until the contract is returned with a favorable review
> from our attorney, Mr. Hall.
>
> On a side note, Region 8 will be holding an election for my replacement
> electronically next Week, I wish I could say it had been a pleasure to
> serve with everyone on this board, but unfortunately that would not be
> displaying the same level of honesty I'll asking of the CoC members. The
> last few months this board has been torn apart with childish factionalism
> and idiotic conflicts of personal natures. Many on this board could benefit
> from a re-reading of Non-Violent communication, and a realization that you
> dont need to be so quick to throw a noose over the branch at every
> percieved slight. I'm embarrased to have been part of this board the past
> few months, and I'm ashamed for the members of our party who have to
> explain our conduct.
>
>
> Regards,
> Justin O'Donnell
> LNC Region 8 Representative
>
> On May 25, 2020 10:38 AM, Steven Nekhaila via Lnc-business <
> lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
>
> I vote Aye.
>
> In Liberty,
>
> Steven Nekhaila
> Region 2 Representative
> Libertarian National Committee
>
> Impotentes defendere libertatum non possunt
> "Those without power cannot defend freedom"
>
> On 2020-05-25 09:56 AM, joshua.smith--- via Lnc-business wrote:
> > I vote yes.
> >
> > -Joshua
> >
> > On May 25, 2020 12:11 AM, Caryn Ann Harlos via Lnc-business
> > <lnc-business at hq.lp.org> wrote:
> >
> >> We have an electronic mail ballot.
> >>
> >> Votes are due to the LNC-Business list by May 31, 2020 at 11:59:59
> >> pm
> >> Pacific time.
> >>
> >> Co-Sponsors:  Bilyeu, Goldstein, Harlos, Longstreth, Mattson,
> >> Merced,
> >> Nekhaila, Phillips, Smith
> >>
> >> =============================================
> >>
> >> Motion: Move to authorize any Party officer to execute the Orlando
> >> convention contract recommended by the Convention Oversight
> >> Committee.
> >>
> >> =============================================
> >>
> >> THRESHOLD REQUIRED: Simple Majority
> >>
> >> You can keep track of the Secretary's manual tally of votes here:
> >>
> >
> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1VntkXkkuQouUiWbt9bnI_TjSMKDiTaDDpvsYtTmJdhE/edit#gid=1074776901.
>
> >> Votes are noted with a link to the actual ballot cast for
> >> verification. You
> >> can find the time that the manual tally was last updated at the
> >> bottom of
> >> the sheet.
> >>
> >> Please notify me of any discrepancies.
> >>
> >> *  In Liberty,*
> >> * Personal Note:  I have what is commonly known as Asperger's
> >> Syndrome
> >> (part of the autism spectrum).  This can affect inter-personal
> >> communication skills in both personal and electronic arenas.  If
> >> anyone
> >> found anything offensive or overly off-putting (or some other social
> >> faux
> >> pas) in an actual email, please contact me privately and let me
> >> know.  *
>
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