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Address of the State HQ:
156 E. Market Street
Suite 405
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone:
(317) 920-1994
Official Website:
www.lpin.org
Email:
lpinhq@lpin.org

State Chairman:
Sam Goldstein
Vice Chairman:
Dan Drexler
Treasurer:
Dale Wedel
Secretary:
John Schick
Executive Director:
Chris Spangle

Current Libertarian Office Holders

Elected Office Holders:

1. Susan Bell, Town Judge, Hagerstown, Term Ends 12/31/11
2. Conley Tillson, Clay Township Advisory Board, Wayne County, Term Ends 12/31/10
3. Steve Coffman, Liberty Township Advisory Board, Henry County, Term Ends 12/31/10
4. Michael Sloan, Town Council, Pottawattamie Park, Term Ends 12/31/11
5. Ed Coleman, Indianapolis City-County Council At-Large, Term Ends 12/31/11

We have many Libertarians appointed to boards as Libertarians and it includes:

1. Scott Baker, Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Commission
2. Rex Bell, Hagerstown Board of Zoning Appeals
3. Rex Bell, Hagerstown Plan Commission, Chairman
4. Al Cox, Brown County Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals
5. Brad Klopfenstein, Indianapolis Metropolitan Board of Zoning Appeals II
6. Mark W. Rutherford, Indiana Public Defender Commission, Chairman
7. Mark Smith, Centerville Plan Commission
8. Mark Smith, Wayne County Economic Development Commission.
9. Chris Spangle, Vote Indiana Team/Indiana HAVA Commission
 

Latest Activity

Darrell Dillard added 2 blog posts
22 hours ago
Jon Henderson is now a member of Free Hoosiers
on Wednesday
Anna Elliott is attending Jared Wales's event
LPMC After Hours: Unelection Edition at Shallo's Restaurant & Brewhouse
November 18, 2009 from 5:30pm to 10pm
The Libertarian Party of Marion County welcomes you to a special After Hours event at Shallo's Antique Restaurant & Brewhouse for a night of food, drink, and liberty. We start at 5:30PM until everyone leaves. You are welcome to attend during all o...
on Wednesday
Ruby Scherschel is now a member of Free Hoosiers
on Monday
November 13
Greg Rothenberger updated their profile photo
November 13
November 13
LPMC Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at Just Judy’s Restaurant (Indianapolis)
December 6, 2009 from 4pm to 8pm
LPMC Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Sunday, December 6, 2009, 4pm to 8pm Just Judy’s Restaurant, 2210 E 54th Street, Indianapolis, IN Initial Buy-in: $100 Required Registration Deposit: $10 (refundable only if the event is canceled). Additional ...
November 11
MARVIN BOSTOCK and Zachary Charles Payne joined Free Hoosiers
November 11
November 10
Timothy Maguire and Brian Tincher are now friends
November 10
LPMC November Business Meeting at The Athenaeum Building - Max Kade Room
November 10, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm
The LPMC Monthly Business Meeting will once again be at the historic 19th century Athenaeum Building, downtown Indianapolis, home of the Rathskeller. We’ll be in the Max Kade Room, which is on Level 1 (up the stairs from Street Level). The meetin...
November 10

Blog Posts

Darrell Dillard

BRING HOME THE POLITICIANS

Posted by Darrell Dillard on November 19, 2009 at 9:26pm

Darrell Dillard

The People and Their State

It is becoming apparent that the federal government is mandating the dissolution of states' rights. In order for this to take place, certain criteria must be met. First, the minimizing or dissolution of the U.S. Constitution. Second, the deception of the citizenry. Third, the enforcement of such enactment.

As for the Constitution, the process has been set forth by past and present administration policies. These policies, and the use of an ever-increasing “Big Government”, have allowed for the d… Continue

Posted by Darrell Dillard on November 19, 2009 at 9:11pm

Darrell Dillard

Where is our representation?

Once again the elitists on Capitol Hill have set their own agenda above that of the constituency. The Saturday vote on the government-run healthcare bill, should be noted as a blatant disregard for the wants and needs of the citizen. That seems to be setting the stage for “taxation, without proper representation”.

The ever-increasing cost of such legislation can do nothing good for the citizenry. The government-run rationing of healthcare for seniors and veterans, an over-reaching tax hike for… Continue

Posted by Darrell Dillard on November 8, 2009 at 10:57pm

Amy Domestico

Paul Schwartz of Clean Water Action about America's source water and drinking water needs. http://budurl.com/wc1028

Paul Schwartz of Clean Water Action about America's source water and drinking water needs. http://budurl.com/wc1028

Posted by Amy Domestico on November 2, 2009 at 12:39pm

Amy Domestico

Code Red!

The Code Red! radio show is hosted by veteran law enforcement and dignitary protection agent Alfred McComber. The show is dedicated to personal security, safety and emergency preparedness issues across the country and around the globe. Code Red! focuses on sharing real solutions that people can take to be prepared for violent criminal attacks as well as natural and man-made disasters BEFORE they happen! http://budurl.com/codered

Posted by Amy Domestico on October 28, 2009 at 11:44am

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Libertarian Party of Indiana News

Libertarian Party of Johnson County Elects New Chairman

Greenwood, IN -- Members of the Libertarian Party of Johnson County met last night to re-activate their County Party. A Convention was held to elect new officers, affirm by-laws, and discuss future plans. The Johnson County Party has been inactive in the last few years, but John Lowe took the lead in reorganizing the County several months ago. 

Erwin Salazar was elected to serve as Chairman. Salazar is a Greenwood resident, and currently works as an air traffic controller for the FAA. John Lowe was elected Vice Chair. Deb Turley will serve as Secretary, and Ed Dilts as Treasurer. 

In the coming months, Salazar has set simple, yet important goals for the organization. The Libertarian Party of Johnson County will work on building a web presence to promote the party and communicate with membership. They are also actively recruiting candidates, and will build the party through several strong State and Local level candidates in 2010.

LP of Marion County Holding Second Poker Tournament

Sunday, December 6, 2009
4pm to 8pm Just Judy's Restaurant 
2210 E 54th Street 
Indianapolis, IN

Initial Buy-in: $100 
Required Registration Deposit: $10 (refundable only if the event is canceled) 
additional buy-in's allowed within the first two hours.

PRIZES (assuming 50 players) 
1st: $1500 (30%) 
2nd: $1000 (20%) 
3rd: $500 (10%)

 

Blind Schedule

20 minutes per level, 10 minute break every 6 levels

 

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LP of Marion Couty to Hold Bill of Rights Day Dinner Fundraiser

Date: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: Maple Creek Golf and Country Club
Street: 10501 East 21st Street
City/Town: Indianapolis, IN

This is the LPMC's annual year-end fundraiser/celebration, with proceeds benefiting our 2010 race for Secretary of State.

Tickets are $75 per person, or $120 per couple (married, life partner, or "significant other"). To Register, please visit: http://www.indylp.org/BillOfRightsDayDinner

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The Bell Curve: Can you hear me now?...Are Cell Phones a Right, too?

The current health care debate has generated a lot of discussion on just what constitutes a "right". I've always maintained that our rights cannot conflict with somebody else's rights. That is, if something you consider to be your right requires the initiation of force against another individual, it isn't really a right. I don't think it matters whether you forcibly take some one's property on your own, or whether you designate someone else to take it for you.

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Libertarian Party of Lake County Elects New Chairman

Libertarians in Lake County gathered last night for their annual convention to elect new officers. Jeff Duensing was elected as Chairman of the County Party. Duensing has served as Vice Chairman for the County Organization for the last term, as well as running for Congress in District 1 and as Central Committee Representative. His goals are to recruit candidates for every office in the County, and to increase the party's membership. 
 
Jeanine Kirpec was elected as Vice Chair. Janice Glueckert was elected the new Treasurer, and the Secretary remains Adelbert Bell. 
 
Their first act is to begin the process of holding a fundraising poker tournament.

Has A Local “Advocacy Group” Violated The Public Trust?

Editor's Note: Following a money trail that includes the Marion County Health Dept, Clarian Health Partners, the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians, and Smoke Free Indy 
 

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The Bell Curve: Oh yeah, that's a lot better... Property Tax "solution" Destroying Indiana Small Business

The state legislators property tax solution may be starting to take affect. You may recall the push for a Constitutional amendment to cap property taxes at 1% of the assessed value for residential properties, 2% for agricultural properties, and 3% for business properties.

A lot of Democrats worried that it would limit the government's ability to collect enough money to fund everything they wanted to fund. A lot of Republicans claimed it was the only way to protect property owners. A lot of people, (Libertarians mostly, I think) worried that if the caps took effect, and even if the sales tax was raised 16%, the assessed value could change enough to negate any savings the property owners might temporarily receive.

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An Easy Way To Email Your Senators on Obamacare and Responsible Energy Policy

Editor's Note: Former LPIN Executive Director Brad Klopfenstein is putting together a project to fight for a responsible energy policy, along with an easy way to write Evan Bayh opposing Obamacare. He can be reached via email at klop@att.net if you are interested in participating.

Hi Friends,

I'm working on a project with the Hoosier Energy Forum to compile a list of Hoosiers that are concerned about achieving energy security, and are opposed to new taxes on oil and natural gas.

My goal is to get 100 names, address, and email address. Right now, I'm just collecting the information, but at some point in the future, you may receive an email from the Hoosier Energy Forum, or myself, asking you to send an email to our U.S. Senators Bayh & Lugar. If you have any friends that may be interested, please forward this message on!

Also, I'm organizing a letter writing campaign to Senator Bayh opposing the Health Care Bill currently in Congress. I have several sample letters ready to go! I'll put your name on one, send it to you for approval, and then I will submit a letter on your behalf. Even if you've written one yourself, I will take care of delivering that to Evan Bayh as well! Please email me at klop@att.net.

If you would like more information on either of these, please let me know and I can send some more in-depth talking points.

Thanks for your help!

Brad Klopfenstein
klop@att.net

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National Libertarian Party News

Wayne Allyn Root on MSNBC's Kudlow Report

Wayne Allyn Root jousts with President Clinton's former press secretary, Joe Lockhart, over the TARP bailouts, deficits and jobs on MSNBC's "The Kudlow Report".

LP Monday Message: 167 potential candidates in just two days!

November 16, 2009

Dear Friend of Liberty,

It was so nice to see 167 people respond within two days to last week's call for candidates. I'll remind you again that expressing interest is an important first step in the process of working with our state and local affiliates to get candidates onto the ballot.

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Joe Kennedy running for Massachusetts Senator

Joe Kennedy, a member of the Libertarian Party, is running to fill the unexpired Senate term of the deceased Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy. The special election will be held on January 19, 2010.

David Blau, chair of the Libertarian Party of Massachusetts, says, "While [Mr. Kennedy] will appear on the ballot as an Independent due to a provision of state law, I have spoken with him at length and believe him to be an excellent libertarian candidate."

Visit Joe Kennedy's campaign website.

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An update from LNC Secretary Bob Sullentrup posted on Nov 12, 2009

Delegation Chair’s Manual, 2010

Dear State Chairs, Convention Delegation Chairs and Delegates to the 2010 National Convention:

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LP Monday Message: Here's how to Run for Office

November 9, 2009

Dear Friend of Liberty,

I want you to run for office.

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