Published for friends & supporters of the Libertarian Party '• i# .• // •1 •I , • # 0 / „// #•%, 0 A Libertarian National Committee, Inc. • 2600 Virginia Ave, NW, Suite 100 Washington DC 20037 • Phone: (202) 333-0008 • Fax: (202) 333-0072 APRIL 2000 new.rietter Five Libertarians Win in Spring Elections wo Libertarians were though the contest was non- "Libertarians were jub- elected to office and partisan, "everybody knows ilant," said Oakland County Tthree were re-elected I'm a Libertarian." LP Vice Chair Greg Dira- in local elections in March In Michigan, Martin sian, who worked on How- and April around the USA. Howrylak won a landslide rylak's campaign. "We can Libertarians won victor- victory in his race for Troy and do make a difference." ies in Wisconsin, Michigan, City Council, finishing first In New Hampshire, and New Hampshire, re- II Libertarian winners: Ed of four candidates on April three current officeholders ported LP Political Director Thompson (left) in Wiscon- 3. He defeated all other won re-election on March 7. Ron Crickenberger. sin and John Babiarz in candidates by a margin of ■ John Babiarz won re- "Most people are New Hampshire. nearly two-to-one in the election to the School Bud- focused on the upcoming non-partisan race. get Committee in Grafton. elections this November, incumbent mayor of Tomah Following his win, II Rosalie Babiarz was but Libertarians have been — a city of 8,000 in the south- Howrylak, who is just 25, re-elected to a second term taking advantage of local western region of the state was dubbed the "kid coun- on the Recreation Commit- elections to run strong — by a margin of 58-42%. cilman" by the local media. tee in Grafton, where she campaigns, and add to the Howrylak won by also serves as Town Auditor. growing number of Liber- Cut taxes focusing on a controversial IN John Drabinowicz tarians in office,” he said. Thompson, 55, who is vote by the City Council to won re-election to the town "Congratulations to all the the brother of the state's grant local politicians gen- Budget Committee in Hud- new Libertarian winners — four-term Republican Gov- erous pensions — calling the son, coming in second of and double congratulations ernor Tommy Thompson, decision, "Greed, Arrogance, four candidates. to those Libertarians who won by promising to work and Contempt of Taxpayers." "Congratulations and were re-elected." to legalize video gambling Apparently spooked by thanks [to all the candidates[:' Leading the list of elec- in taverns, cut taxes, and his strong showing, the said State Chair Danielle tion victories: A new Liber- reduce the city's debt. Council unanimously voted Donovan. "These folks are tarian mayor in Wisconsin. "I ran because govern- to rescind the pension on actively working to imple- On April 4, LP member ment here is out of control," April 10, just minutes after ment Libertarian solutions Ed Thompson defeated the said Thompson. And al- Howrylak was sworn in. to real-life problems." 2K candidates: 1K and counting National Convention Update he number of Libertar- the party is more than 90% wo more big libertarian stars have been scheduled ians who have announ- of the way to contesting a to appear at the Libertarian National Convention Tced they will run for majority of Congressional T(June 29 to July 3, in Anaheim, California). office in the 2000 election seats (218), he said. • Pop/folk icon Melanie, best known for the song has passed the 1,000 mark, "We're making great "Brand New Key," who has toured the world over her said LP Political Director Ron progress, and are already 25-year musical career. In 1999, she advised her fans, Crickenberger — meaning running more candidates "Vote Libertarian!" the party is halfway to its than ever before," he said. • Barbara Branden, a longtime member of Ayn goal of "2K in 2K." "But we still need Libertar- Rand's inner circle, who wrote the definitive biography And as of April 15, more ians to step forward, file for of the Objectivist philosopher, The Passion of Ayn Rand, than 200 LP candidates have office, and turn these goals which was made into an award-winning 1999 film. filed for U.S. House — so into accomplishments." For information, visit: www.LP.org/conv/2000/ Liberty Pledge New • April 2000 Libertarians to fill in one census box By Maria Titze "I'm checking only the box that purpose of the Census is to make Deseret News staff writer says how many people are in my an enumeration for apportioning house," said John Dexter, chair- Congressional districts," said Steve Gov. Mike Leavitt encouraged man of the Libertarian Party of Dasbach, the party's national direc- public school students Monday to Utah. "The federal government has tor. remind their parents to fill out no use for the rest of the informa- The Census Bureau wouldn't Census Bureau questionnaires tion other than to decide how to need a big advertising campaign to when they arrive in the mail later allocate more unconstitutional increase participation if the ques- this month. funding." . tionnaire weren't so long and com- "Your future depends on Census The Census Bureau's "long plicated, Dasbach added. 2000....\ very Utahn counts," form" questionnaire has 53 ques- The Census Bureau actually has Leavitt said, reciting the motto for tions. It asks about such things as two forms being mailed to citizens the multimillion-dollar Census marital status, transportation on March 15. A shorter version of 2000 awareness campaign that choices, employment and house- the questionnaire with only eight kicks off officially in Utah March hold plumbing. questions will be sent to more than 17. Libertarians argue that only a 80 percent of Americans. But the Libertarian Party is sug- count is constitutionally mandated, But Dasbach said, regardless of gesting Utahns all but ignore the and the rest of the questions are which form he receives, he'll only once-a-decade count of the coun- "nosy." be telling the Census Bureau how try's population. "The U.S. Constitution says the many people live in his household. A The Deseret New, Salt Lake City, Utah, March 7, 2000 V [TOP] The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, Lubbock, Texas, March 19 , 2000 V [BOTTOM] The Dehneare State Miff, Dover, Delaware, March 5 , 2000 Libertarians convene to prepare for record number of races By DAN McKAY Libertarian Party's convention. Party weigher; David DeLamar, for chairman, form calls for the protection of individual Avalanche-Journal newcomers and delegates had a chance to Libertarian Party of Lubbock County; rights and responsibilities. A sign outside the Libertarians' con- listen to candidates' speeches and to dis- The Mad Hatter, for state representative, "The world we seek is one where indi- vention room on Saturday summed up cuss the party's platform. District 83; and Brian Winn, for state viduals are free to follow their own the party's message: "Enough is Enough: The delegates also chose the party's representative, District 84. dreams in their own ways, without inter- Vote Libertarian." candidates in local races. Each of the can- King said he's running for the Lubbock ference from government or any authori- "This country was founded on didates was unopposed - though dele- County Commissioners Court because tarian power," the platform says. Libertarian principles," said local physi- gates could choose "none of the above" if the county's budget is "out of control." The county Libertarian Party will cian John Turnbow, who's challenging they wanted. "As a Libertarian, I believe the private have its district convention at 2 p.m. U.S. Rep. Larry Combest, R-Lubbock, in Earning the Libertarian nominations sector can run most programs (not Saturday at the Godeke Branch Library District 19. "Basically, we've gone away on Saturday were candidates Michael required by law) better than a govern- to choose candidates for the state Board from that." Webb, for constable, Precinct 2; Russell ment body," said King, who's challenging of Education and U.S. House districts 13 Turnbow - who was the party's King, for county commissioner, Precinct two-term Commissioner Kenny Maines, and 19. keynote speaker - addressed about 25 1; David "Inky" Scott, for county commis- a Republican. Dan McKay can be contacted at 766-8707 people Saturday at the Lubbock County sioner, Precinct 3; Noah Davis, for county The Libertarian Party of Texas' plat- or dmckay@ lubbockonline.com Libertarians campaign, share views at convention By Ken Grant advisor and author from We need to build up the local spending." Mr. Thomas said. Senior editor Tennessee, ran for president party as much as possible." he The party's membership elect- on the Libertarian ticket in said. ed Jay Lawrence as state chair WILMINGTON — From choos- 1996. Like others in his party, Mr. Hess, also of New Hamp- and John Ellingsworth IV as ing delegates for July's nation- Mr. Browne is a strong advo- shire, was an active Republican vice chair. James G. Conk will al convention to presenting a cate of limited government. until the early 1990s, when he take over as secretary, and forum for presidential candi- "The question is not, 'Are you said he felt the party no longer Terri Lewis was elected to dates to electing new state offi- better off now than you were stood for the principles it once another term as treasurer. cers, Libertarians from four years ago?' " Mr. Browne espoused. Sussex County chairman Jack throughout tRerirst State said. "The question is, 'How "The Libertarian Party makes Dalton is mayor of Bridgeville gath-ered at Wilmington's Wyn- much better off could you be sense," he said.