The Libertarian Party of Wake County (WakeLP) met in Convention at Edward McKay’s Used Books and More on Tuesday, February 21, 2012.
I.
Some Libertarian Party candidates were in attendance and addressed the Convention.
Lee Wrights, candidate for US President.
Ron Reale, candidate for NC House District 40.
Barbara Howe, candidate for NC Governor.
II.
The following Resolution was unanimously agreed upon by the Convention.
WHEREAS, the Libertarian Party of Wake County (WakeLP) is dedicated to limited government that protects the rights and privacy of its citizens, it opposes NC State Constitutional Amendment One which would seek to violate this principle and abridge the rights of its citizens to form a union with any person of their choosing and receive the same recognition and benefits as all other citizens.
The idea that governments should define “marriage” or give permission for marriage is inconsistent with the principles of liberty. A person’s union with another is no concern of the state. Accordingly, in addition to our opposition to this proposed constitutional amendment, WakeLP calls for the state to leave marriage to religious institutions or private contracts and to repeal or amend all laws making distinctions based on a state of marriage.
It is in this spirit that WakeLP pledges it support for the Coalition to Protect NC Families and its effort to defeat Amendment One.
III.
New officers were elected for the 2012-2013 term.
Chair: Joy Elliot
Vice Chair: Susan Hogarth
Treasurer: Daniel Chang
The office of Secretary is still vacant. If you are interested in serving as WakeLP Secretary, please contact the chair.
IV.
Delegates to the LPNC Convention 2012 in March were selected. If you are a delegate, please pay your registration at the LPNC website or by contacting the LPNC Convention Committee at convention at lpnc dot org. There may still be delegate or alternate seats available. If you’re a member of the WakeLP and would like to represent at the LPNC convention, please contact the chair.
