2020 National Delegate Applications

First Name Todd Wesley Alexis Last Name Dennison Pinchot Buschmann Are you a dues-paying member of the National yes, a couple of years now i think I've been a National Life Member since the 1980s, Yes, 2018 Party? Since when? so my dues are paid up for life.

Are you a registered Colorado Libertarian? Since yes, since moving back to CO about 1.5 years ago 1980 California LP, 1997 Oregon LP, 2000 Yes, 2018 when? Colorado LP, 2008 Colorado GOP for Ron Paul, 2016 Colorado LP.

How are you involved in any local Libertarian i'm not involved as much as i would like. i work I was quite active at California county meetings, Vice Chair of LP El Paso County. Outreach Director activities? and am a full time dad to a wee lad fair booths, protests, and state conventions. For LPCO. the Colorado LP, I marched in the Bolder Boulder 5k walk/race, staffed a fair booth, handed out Gary Johnson 2016 flyers, both door-to-door and at a Trump meetup, and plan to be very active this year.

Have you ever served as a National Convention yes 2016, i was a california delegate I was a 1983 CA alternate for David Bergland, a Yes, 2018 Kentucky. I understand the duties. Delegate before? When and for what state? Do 1987 CA delegate for Russell Means, a 1991 CA you understand the duties? (email delegate for Andre Marrou, and a 2008 WV [email protected] if you would like delegate for Mary Ruwart (despite the fact that I more details) lived in Denver, CO, because the Radical Caucus found me an available seat). I understand the duties and will vote my conscience, which is currently leaning towards Adam Kokesh.

The convention is May 21 - 25 2020 in Austin TX. i have registered and am planning on driving I have registered for the convention. I will drive Yes, yes, and yes. I'll be there. Have you registered to attend the convention. down. there, and will crash where the Kokesh campaign Have you booked travel and accommodations? arranges. I also have family there.

Will you commit to be present during the yes I plan to attend all the business sessions, research Yes. business sessions? Will you commit to research and know the issues, and vote my conscience for and know the issues that you may be voting on the sake of the people of Colorado. and vote according to what’s in Colorado’s best interest and not your own ?

Will you agree to disclose your votes on any yes Yes. Yes. measure and keep a record of same?

Have you read the Statement of Principles? Do yes i have read it. i do agree. Yes. Yes. Yes and yes. you agree with it? All delegates are required to sign off on an attestation of affirmation.

If not selected as one of LPCO's primary yes Yes. Yes delegates, would you accept an alternate position? Alternates do not need to commit to attend unless they are informed that a primary spot has been vacated, but they are encouraged to attend. When did you first read the National Platform i have read them a few times, yes 1983 I've read every version since I began participating and Bylaws? Have you read the past Platforms in 2018. and Bylaws of the Party?

Please give a brief (a few sentences) summary of don't hit, don't steal, build guns, fight the state No one, including the government, should initiate Force, fraud, and coercion are bad. Consent and your understanding of Libertarian philosophy? force or fraud against others. voluntaryism are good. The collective cannot consent for the individual.

Is there anything else you wish to add? You may Not at this time. submit additional sheets or a resume by emailing [email protected] First Name Adam Joshua Roy Last Name Shuknecht Lallement Kronvall Are you a dues-paying member of the National Yes, since November of 2019 this time around. I February 2016 Not currently Party? Since when? have been intermittently involved with local affiliates since 2012.

Are you a registered Colorado Libertarian? Since Yes, since November of 2019. I relocated to CO in February 2016 Yes 1/10/2020 (previously was unaffiliated) when? November of 2018 and abstained from involving myself in politics immediately.

How are you involved in any local Libertarian Yes. I am currently leading the Larimer County I am Communications Director for the Libertarian Just getting started activities? Development Group. Party of Arapahoe County. And I have been to outreach events like pride festival, 2nd Amendment rally’s at the state capital, tax day sign waves, Mulder for Sheriff sign wave and Roger Barris for Congress parade.

Have you ever served as a National Convention I have not been a delegate in the past but I do 2018 Colorado delegate to the Libertarian Not yet, and currently studying the duties Delegate before? When and for what state? Do understand the duties. National Convention. Yes, I do understand the you understand the duties? (email duties. [email protected] if you would like more details)

The convention is May 21 - 25 2020 in Austin TX. Yes. Yes I will be at the National Convention. I have In process Have you registered to attend the convention. everything booked and paid for. Have you booked travel and accommodations?

Will you commit to be present during the Yes. Yes Yes business sessions? Will you commit to research and know the issues that you may be voting on and vote according to what’s in Colorado’s best interest and not your own ?

Will you agree to disclose your votes on any Yes. Yes Yes measure and keep a record of same?

Have you read the Statement of Principles? Do Yes. Yes Yes I have and do agree you agree with it? All delegates are required to sign off on an attestation of affirmation.

Please give a brief (a few sentences) summary of The philosophy is rooted in the non-aggression The Libertarian philosophy boils down to the state Essentially individual liberty is paramount; my your understanding of Libertarian philosophy? principle whereby initiating force against peaceful of freedom. Which means, you as a independent rights end where your nose begins and your rights people is not justified. State actions should be human being own yourself and the product of end where my nose begins. judged by the same standards which we hold your labor and that it’s counterproductive and average people to. It is the philosophy of civilized unethical to use force and coercion against peace and cooperation derived from a clear another human being. Government being a understanding of the human condition. territorial monopoly on force and coercion is counterproductive and violation of freedom.

Is there anything else you wish to add? You may I am always open for any questions, debate and submit additional sheets or a resume by emailing ideas. [email protected] First Name Brandon Marc Caryn Ann Last Name Erickson Montoni Harlos Are you a dues-paying member of the National Yes. 2019. I first joined in 1980. Lifer since ~1993. Since 10/2014 Party? Since when?

Are you a registered Colorado Libertarian? Since Yes. 2015. Yes. I moved to CO in Nov 2016 and re-registered Since 9/17/14 when? L the same month.

How are you involved in any local Libertarian Membership Director for the Douglas County Over the past fifteen years or so, I organized 18+ Yes. I am the communications director for the activities? affiliate. Working with Elbert County residents in local chapters in my former state of Virginia. Libertarian Party of Douglas County and the hopes of building an Elbert County affiliate. Some of them still exist to this day, like the participate wherever I can when my duties with Roanoke Valley Libertarian Party (RVLP). I am the national party allow. I am presently the currently running the meetings of the Mesa national Libertarian Party Secretary. County CO affiliate.

Have you ever served as a National Convention No. N/A. I believe the key duty is to represent Yes. First convention as a delegate was in 1985, in Yes, for CO in 2016 and 2018. Yes I understand Delegate before? When and for what state? Do Colorado's interests as determined at the State Phoenix. the duties. you understand the duties? (email Convention, not any personal or ego driven [email protected] if you would like interests. I do understand the duties. more details)

The convention is May 21 - 25 2020 in Austin TX. Yes. Yes. Yes, I have registered, and have my travel and Yes. Have you registered to attend the convention. accommodations ready. Have you booked travel and accommodations?

Will you commit to be present during the Yes. Yes. Yes on all counts. As far as being present, I kinda have to business sessions? Will you commit to research considering I am the convention secretary;) But and know the issues that you may be voting on as far as voting, I always have CO's interests and vote according to what’s in Colorado’s best foremosts. interest and not your own ?

Will you agree to disclose your votes on any Yes. I would happily do that on all substantive motions Yes, it is required by our Bylaws. measure and keep a record of same? I vote on. Would probably not for non- substantive (like style/spelling changes, closing debate, extending debate, etc. That could be a very long list of votes.

Have you read the Statement of Principles? Do Yes. Yes. I have read it and I do agree with every word of it. Yes. you agree with it? All delegates are required to sign off on an attestation of affirmation.

If not selected as one of LPCO's primary Yes. Probably not. Yes delegates, would you accept an alternate position? Alternates do not need to commit to attend unless they are informed that a primary spot has been vacated, but they are encouraged to attend. When did you first read the National Platform 2015. No. First read both in 1980. Have done extensive Platform on 9/17/2014. Bylaws, January 2015. I and Bylaws? Have you read the past Platforms research on past platforms and other national LP am the Chair of the Historical Preservation and Bylaws of the Party? literature, as well as much reading of state party Committee of the national Party. I am the keeper platforms. of the old records, so yes I am very familiar with them.

Please give a brief (a few sentences) summary of Am I allowed to cop-out to the classic "Don't hurt You can only have freedom if you are willing to The only legitimate use of force is defensive force your understanding of Libertarian philosophy? people and don't take their stuff." Although I like give others freedom. The only thing the state can and that all human interactions should be a slightly more complex concept of accepting do is interfere with freedom. If one assumes voluntary. property rights as an axiom, and that there is a legitimate role for a state at all, that philosophically one certainly owns their self, and state must be strictly limited to protecting any emanations of self (e.g., performing work to individual rights. transmute an input product) as described by Murray Rothbard in For A New Liberty.

Is there anything else you wish to add? You may I will be emailing my LPedia profile to Ms. submit additional sheets or a resume by emailing Reynolds, and I would like it to be attached to this [email protected] application. First Name Michele John Eric Last Name Poague Pickerill Mulder Are you a dues-paying member of the National yes, since sometime in the early nineties Yes, since 2016. Yes- since 2016 Party? Since when?

Are you a registered Colorado Libertarian? Since yes, since sometime in the late eighties Yes, since 2017 when we moved to Colorado. Yes- since 2012 when?

How are you involved in any local Libertarian I have held more than 5 different positions on Yes. I am the organizing chairman of the Libertarian Party of Colorado- Vice Chair activities? both local and state boards, including State Libertarian Party of Pueblo County. Libertarian Party of Arapahoe County- Chair Chairman

Have you ever served as a National Convention Colorado, 12-13 times including being Delegate Yes, for Colorado in 2018. Yes- 2018 Delegate before? When and for what state? Do Chairman twice. Yes, I understand the duties. you understand the duties? (email [email protected] if you would like more details)

The convention is May 21 - 25 2020 in Austin TX. Yes Yes Have you registered to attend the convention. Have you booked travel and accommodations?

Will you commit to be present during the I've been to enough convention to know what to Yes. Yes business sessions? Will you commit to research do and when to be there. and know the issues that you may be voting on and vote according to what’s in Colorado’s best interest and not your own ?

Will you agree to disclose your votes on any Having been to many conventions, I know this is Yes. Yes, if I remember- bear in mind, measures and measure and keep a record of same? an impossible request as many measures have resolutions are often amended several times and muliple votes and/or are often quite different sometimes done via voice vote and are not before they hit the final vote. You can trust me to recorded. Writing every single measure down is streamline and simplify all bylaws and planks. impractical.

Have you read the Statement of Principles? Do Many times. Yes. Yes. Yes you agree with it? All delegates are required to sign off on an attestation of affirmation.

If not selected as one of LPCO's primary I will be there either way Yes. Yes delegates, would you accept an alternate position? Alternates do not need to commit to attend unless they are informed that a primary spot has been vacated, but they are encouraged to attend. When did you first read the National Platform 1986. I have read them, voted on them, and First read the national platform in full in 2012. 2016- have not read prior editions and Bylaws? Have you read the past Platforms recorded the changes every two years since 1986. First started reading the bylaws a out the same and Bylaws of the Party? time. First read the bylaws in full in 2017 in prep for the 2018 national convention.

Please give a brief (a few sentences) summary of Don't hurt anyone and don't take their stuff. Do Do no harm. No one should ever initiate any The freedom to live your life any peaceful way your understanding of Libertarian philosophy? this with as few rules, regulations, and laws as violence against another. Every individual is that you choose. possible. allowed to exercise their human rights as they please as long as they don't prevent someone else from doing the same.

Is there anything else you wish to add? You may Please contact me at [email protected] if you I am the Membership Director of the Libertarian alternate email: [email protected] (please submit additional sheets or a resume by emailing have issues or ideas you want to see represented. Party of Colorado. I have also run for state note that future vice chairs will have access to this [email protected] legislature twice. line of communication and will be able to read any correspondence from previous vice chairs) I was, and still am, a strong supporter of Ron Paul. First Name John Kyle Eva Last Name Hjersman Furey Kosinski Are you a dues-paying member of the National Yes. Dues paying since 2000. Life member since Yes. Since July 27, 2018. Yes. For mamy years (registered since 2002) Party? Since when? 2018. attended most conventions except for 2010 when my husban was seriously ill. Lifetime member.

Are you a registered Colorado Libertarian? Since Yes. Since I moved to Colorado from Nebraska in Yes. Since I registered to vote for the 2016 2002 when? 2013. elections.

How are you involved in any local Libertarian Treasurer and Affiliate Rep of the Libertarian Party I serve as the Chair of the Libertarian Party of Pasr chair Boulder County LP Ran for Louisville activities? of El Paso County. Event participant. Board and Denver. I have gone to outreach events, City Council 2003 gained 42% bpte totals. Ran for Member meetings each month. fundraisers, and phone banking events for LPCO. County Commissipner 2010. Coordinated with 2 others 2008 national LP convention in Denver. Gave talk in Orlando on talking Libertarian to Democrats. Delgate for national at both Orlando and New Orleans Worked as volunteer coordinator for Lily Williams senate run.

Have you ever served as a National Convention Yes, in 2018 for Colorado. I understand the duties I have never served as a National Delegate before, Yes, Orlando and New Orleans, from Colorado. Delegate before? When and for what state? Do of delegate. but I do understand the duties. Duties understood. you understand the duties? (email [email protected] if you would like more details)

The convention is May 21 - 25 2020 in Austin TX. Yes and yes. I have registered to attend. I have booked a hotel Already booked everything except the airport to Have you registered to attend the convention. room, and I plan to drive. hotel transport. Have you booked travel and accommodations?

Will you commit to be present during the Yes and yes. I will be present for the business sessions. I will Definitely. business sessions? Will you commit to research research and know the issues. I will not vote and know the issues that you may be voting on based on any selfish interest. I will vote in the and vote according to what’s in Colorado’s best overlapping best interests of Colorado, the interest and not your own ? Libertarian Party, and the goal of achieving a free society.

Will you agree to disclose your votes on any Yes. I will keep a record of my votes and am willing to Yes, and the reasons why, but remember this is measure and keep a record of same? disclose my vote on any measure. difficult at times when motions and counter motions clog the works. Pften what is finally voted on is not in the printouts we get.

Have you read the Statement of Principles? Do I have read the Statement of Principles and agree I have read the Statement of Principles, and I Yes. you agree with it? All delegates are required to with it. agree with it. sign off on an attestation of affirmation.

If not selected as one of LPCO's primary Yes. Yes Yes delegates, would you accept an alternate position? Alternates do not need to commit to attend unless they are informed that a primary spot has been vacated, but they are encouraged to attend. When did you first read the National Platform 2000. Past platforms and bylaws are interesting I first read the National Platform in July of 2018 Multiple times since 2002, though they get more and Bylaws? Have you read the past Platforms historically but I have not and do not intend to shortly before deciding to get involved with the complicated and self-contradictory every year. and Bylaws of the Party? read them. LP. I first read the bylaws when I was putting Moving to bylaws meetimgs every two years together bylaws for the Denver affiliate in roughly should calm some of the natural tendency to keep June of 2019. I have not yet read any past tweaking. Platforms and Bylaws Please give a brief (a few sentences) summary of Individual rights and responsibilities are of the Every individual has an inalienable right to self Don't tread on the rights of others and don't use your understanding of Libertarian philosophy? highest priority. National government's purpose ownership and by extension a right to their government to force others into your idea of how is to protect the life, liberty, and property of property. The initiation of violence or the threat they should live. citizens and to provide national defense. Free thereof against any individual or their property by voluntary exchange, not artificially manipulated any other individual, group, or organization is a markets. violation of these rights. A libertarian opposes this violation of individual rights makes no exceptions for government or anyone else.

Is there anything else you wish to add? You may It would be an honor to represent Colorado submit additional sheets or a resume by emailing Libertarians and to vote for libertarian values. [email protected] First Name Wayne Angela Victoria Last Name Harlos Plummer Reynolds Are you a dues-paying member of the National Yes. Since 2014 Yes. 1997-1999, 2011-Current. 2016 Party? Since when?

Are you a registered Colorado Libertarian? Since Yes. Since 2014 Yes. 1997-2008. 2011-Current. 2016 when?

How are you involved in any local Libertarian Yes. I chair the Libertarian Party of Douglas I'm on the Board for the LP Colorado I’m a little involved... I am serving as chairman of activities? County the LPCO...

Have you ever served as a National Convention Yes Yes. Representing CA in 2012 and 2016. No Delegate before? When and for what state? Do Representing CO in 2018. Yes, I understand the you understand the duties? (email duties. [email protected] if you would like more details)

The convention is May 21 - 25 2020 in Austin TX. Yes Yes, I've registered and booked flights and hotel. Yes Have you registered to attend the convention. Have you booked travel and accommodations?

Will you commit to be present during the Yes I gotta be honest. If 150 people nominate Yes business sessions? Will you commit to research themselves for At-Large. I'm most likely not going and know the issues that you may be voting on to listen to 150 At-Large nominations speeches. I'll and vote according to what’s in Colorado’s best commit be attending business that I find interest and not your own ? important. However, for me, that includes taking opportunities to find out more about those who will be 'our face' in 2020. In 2016, I skipped some bylaws and platform sessions to attend Wil Coley's, Larry Sharpe's, and Bill Weld's break out sessions because I felt that was a better use of my time.

Will you agree to disclose your votes on any Yes Yes Absolutely measure and keep a record of same?

Have you read the Statement of Principles? Do Yes I have read it, I agree with it, I voted to protect it Yes you agree with it? All delegates are required to by closing the bylaws loophole in 2018. sign off on an attestation of affirmation.

If not selected as one of LPCO's primary Yes Yes Yes delegates, would you accept an alternate position? Alternates do not need to commit to attend unless they are informed that a primary spot has been vacated, but they are encouraged to attend. When did you first read the National Platform Yes and yes. 1997-ish was the first time I read it, I've since read 2016 and yes I’ve read past and present ones and Bylaws? Have you read the past Platforms some of past versions, but not all of them. and Bylaws of the Party?

Please give a brief (a few sentences) summary of Libertarian philosophy is one that supports People should have the freedom to live their lives Don’t hurt people don’t take their stuff your understanding of Libertarian philosophy? freedom, personal rights, as well as responsibility as they choose so long as they are not infringing that goes along with it. on the rights of others. Those basic rights being endowed by our creator of life, liberty and the pursuit of self actualization.

Is there anything else you wish to add? You may submit additional sheets or a resume by emailing [email protected] First Name Michael Last Name Seebeck Are you a dues-paying member of the National Since 2001. Party? Since when?

Are you a registered Colorado Libertarian? Since 2000-3, 2011- when? 2003-11 LP-California

How are you involved in any local Libertarian Assisting Pueblo-Otero Development Group activities?

Have you ever served as a National Convention 2008, California Delegate before? When and for what state? Do 2010, California, Delegation Whip and Chair you understand the duties? (email 2018, Colorado [email protected] if you would like more details) I know the duties inside out.

The convention is May 21 - 25 2020 in Austin TX. No Have you registered to attend the convention. Have you booked travel and accommodations?

Will you commit to be present during the Yes, and yes. That's normal procedure business sessions? Will you commit to research and know the issues that you may be voting on and vote according to what’s in Colorado’s best interest and not your own ?

Will you agree to disclose your votes on any Has anybody ever read my 2018 Convention measure and keep a record of same? Report?

Have you read the Statement of Principles? Do Yes and yes. you agree with it? All delegates are required to sign off on an attestation of affirmation.

If not selected as one of LPCO's primary Yes, but I will be assisting the LNC Secretary delegates, would you accept an alternate anyway. position? Alternates do not need to commit to attend unless they are informed that a primary spot has been vacated, but they are encouraged to attend. When did you first read the National Platform 2001 and every year since for both. and Bylaws? Have you read the past Platforms and Bylaws of the Party?

Please give a brief (a few sentences) summary of Personal responsibility, individual freedom, your understanding of Libertarian philosophy? limited government, self-ownership, property rights, peace, free markets, self-defense, non- interventionism, sovereignty.

Is there anything else you wish to add? You may submit additional sheets or a resume by emailing [email protected]