County Affiliate News – January 2023

Albany

CONTACT:

Jay Carr, Chair

carrsgarage@protonmail.com

Justin Carman, Vice-Chair

jcarman@lpny.org

Allegany

The next meeting is set for January 22, 2023 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Visit the Facebook page at fb.com/AlleganyCountyLP for more information.

CONTACT:

Jame VanDewalker,

County Contact

jvandewalker@lpny.org

Chautauqua

The Chautauqua County Libertarian Party held their 7th convention on Ocotber 6, 2022 at the See-Zurh House in Bemus Point. Len Morlock, who served as Vice-Chair since 2017, was elected the new Chair. Bob Peterson was elected the new Vice-Chair and former CCLP Chair Andrew Kolstee was elected Secretary, succeeding Gerrit Cain, who has moved to Michigan. Andrew Kolstee was also re-elected Treasurer.

After meeting at the See-Zurh House for seven years, the restaurant is now under new ownership and so the Chautauqua LP will meet via Zoom at least until the spring. 

Meetings of the Chautauqua LP are held on the first Thursday of the Monday at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom, with the next one to be held January 12, 2023. Learn more at www.ChautauquaLP.org

CONTACT:

Len Morlock, Chair

lmorlock@lpny.org

Andrew Kolstee, Secretary

akolstee@lpny.org

Chemung

The next monthly Executive Committee business meeting is Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 6 p.m. at the Ill Eagle TaphouseLibertarians are welcome to attend and hang out after 6 p.m. A social gathering/trivia is set for January 25, 2023 at WMC North. 

CONTACT:

Craig Colwell, Chair

ccolwell78@gmail.com

Chenango

CONTACT:

Tom Quiter, Chair

tquiter@lpny.org

Columbia

The Columbia County Libertarian Party gathered for its county convention on September 21, 2022 at the Claverack Free Library and held the elections of its officers, adopted proposed rule changes, and conducted other business as necessary. Scott Hoskins (Chair), Ripley Hathaway (Vice Chair), Mario Verna (Treasurer), and Matthew Bathrick (Secretary) were all re-elected to continue serving in their respective positions. David DeSanto was newly-elected to serve as an at-large member. The organizational meeting is held biennially. The affiliate holds meetings open to the public at 7 p.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Claverack Free Library and virtually via Google Meet. All are welcome to attend. The next meeting is set for Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 7 p.m.

CONTACT:

Scott Hoskins, Chair

scottdhoskins@gmail.com

Clinton

Zachary Remian reports: “We have added new energy to the local party and are working on resuming our mission of meetings and organizing. This energy comes from a small group of people that were instrumental in the Larry Sharpe Campaign as well as the write-in campaign I launched two weeks before the Election. My hope is that by February to have our first 2023 meeting scheduled. In October 2022, I decided to launch a write-in Campaign for Plattsburgh City Common Council Ward 1. The seat was up for election with no incumbent and only one person on the ballot. Patty and John Blanchard were a significant force in campaigning. While I was not elected it was not for a lack of exposure or effort. This year the positions up for election are County Coroner, County Clerk, Area 9 legislator, City Mayor, Wards 2 and 5 Common Council. Feel free to contact me with questions, comments or concerns.”

CONTACT:

Zachary Remian,

County Contact

zremian@lpny.org

(518) 310-6664

Dutchess

On December 3, 2022, the Dutchess County Libertarian Party hosted comedian/author Lou Perez at the Hyatt House in Fishkill NY to discuss his book “That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore.” 

On March 30, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. the DCLP, with support of neighboring affiliates is hosting our first annual awards banquet and fundraising gala at Revel 32 in Poughkeepsie. Please join us as we honor Larry Sharpe (influencer/political impact), Dr. Aaron Lewis, Gubernatorial Candidate in Connecticut (Leadership), and award recipients for Affiliate Support, The Larry Sharpe Award, Also known as the “thorn in the side of the state award,” and Libertarian of the Year.

Mike ter Maat, libertarian presidential candidate, will discuss his campaign, the “Gold New Deal” and present the influencer/political impact ward.”

CONTACT:

Catrina Rocco, Chair

DCLPChair@outlook.com

Erie

The Erie County Libertarian Party is proud to announce that Charles Roggen is our libertarian candidate for Village Trustee in the Village of Akron, NY.  With the new focus on local candidates, this is the type of race we need to run for future statewide and federal election successes.

The ECLP is holding its  3rd Annual Gala/fundraiser from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on February 18, 2023.  Tickets are live for our 3rd Annual Gala this February! Prices include dinner, open bar, DJ, photo booth, and more! Please contact Maura Botsford at secretary@eriecountylp.org if you are interested in becoming a sponsor. Buy your tickets here: https://secure.anedot.com/erie-county…/gala2023

The next meeting of the ECLP is Wednesday, January 18, 2023.

CONTACT:

Duane Whitmer, Chair

chairman@eriecountylp.org

Fulton

The Fulton County Libertarian Party will hold a meet and greet at the Johnstown Public Library on January 21, 2022. 

CONTACT:

Michael Long,

Acting Chair/Secretary

mlong@lpny.org

Kings/Brooklyn

The next meeting of the Brooklyn Libertarian Party will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Fourth Avenue Pub at 76 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Discussion will be on future events for the new year.

CONTACT:

Matthew Morgan

matthewisaiahmorgan@gmail.com

Lewis

CONTACT:

Christopher Lyndaker,

County Contact

lyndaker2020@gmail.com

Madison

CONTACT:

Mark Braiman, Chair

mbraiman@lpny.org

Monroe

Meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at 7 p.m.  online. Contact us for the link. We also have a Google Group for announcements.  We also have monthly social meetings that you don’t want to miss.  Those are announced on the Google Group.  Visited our website at monroecountylp.com

CONTACT:

Steve Becker, Chair

drsbecker@aol.com

Montgomery

CONTACT:

Barbara Neznek, Chair

belle51062@msn.com

Nassau

CONTACT:

Jon Gunther,

Executive Committee Chair

jonguntherlibertarian@gmail.com

Blay Tarnoff,

County Committee Chair

LPNY@eblay.com

New York/Manhattan

The next Manhattan Libertarian Party Happy Hour is Tuesday, January 24, 2023 from 7 p.m. to  9 p.m. at the Fitzpatrick Manhattan Hotel at 687 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10022.  Learn more at meetup.com/ny-liber
tarians/events/bdjxvsyfccbgc

CONTACT:

Rebecca Lau, Chair

laurebeccas@gmail.com

Oneida

The Oneida County Libertarian Party is not yet organized. Keith Redhead, County Contact, is planning to start up regular meetings in February.

CONTACT:

Keith Redhead,

County Contact

kredhead@lpny.org

Onondaga

The next meeting of the Onondaga County Libertarian Party is Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rail Line located at 530 S. Clinton Street in Syracuse.

CONTACT:

Shawn Hannon, Chair

hannon.shawn@gmail.com

Orange

CONTACT:

Juan Ayala, Chair

livefree@juanrayala.com

Orleans

CONTACT:

Ajay Butcher, Chair

ajaybutcher76@gmail.com

Otsego

CONTACT:

Tim O’Connor, Chair

tmoconstructionllc@gmail.com

Putnam

CONTACT:

Bill O’Donnell, Chair

billod10704@gmail.com

Queens

CONTACT:

Mark Weinblatt,

Acting Chair/Treasurer

mark.weinblattfsa@gmail.com

Rensselaer

The Rensselaer County Libertarian Party meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm at Alexis Diner in North Greenbush. Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1.

Starting this past October, we’ve been working to gather food items and monetary donations monthly for ‘StreetSoldiers Rensselaer’. This group sets up on the third Saturday of each month in Rensselaer and provides basic necessities to those who stop by, no questions asked.

CONTACT:

Jennifer O’Connor,

County Contact

joconnor@lpny.org

Richmond/Staten Island

CONTACT:

Susan Overeem Cummings,

Chair

susanovereem@gmail.com

Saratoga

CONTACT:

Karyn Thompson,

Acting Chair/Treasurer

rarrigo@lpny.org

Schoharie

CONTACT:

Lora Newell, Chair

lnewell@lpny.org

Suffolk

CONTACT:

Artie Sintef, Chair

asintef@lpny.org

Tioga

CONTACT:

Mel Foster, Chair

candorite@gmail.com

Ulster

The next general business meeting is set for February 13, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at Hickory BBQ in Kingston, New York. The topic is “Calling all Candidates! We want to hear from you.” The County Affiliate is planning to participating in the upcoming Regional Council of Libertarian Chairs Gala. Contact the Dutchess County Chair for more details.

CONTACT:

Cipriana Costello, Chair

ciprianacostello@gmail.com

Warren

CONTACT:

Steve Greene,

County Contact

sgreene@lpny.org

Washington

The Washington County Libertarian Party is not yet organized, but County Contact Brian Wells is working on setting up our meeting schedule for 2023. 

CONTACT:

Brian Wells,

County Contact

blwells45@gmail.com

Wayne

The Wayne County Libertarian Party’s next social meeting is Saturday, January 28, 2022 at 11 a.m. at the Yellow Mills Diner in Palmyra.  Meetings are held the fourth Saturday of each month. The Wayne LP is looking for independent candidates interested in running at local levels and working on compiling a list of open races this year in Wayne County.

CONTACT:

Jim Dayton, Chair

jdayton@lpny.org

Westchester

Rajib Maitra is working on planning a meeting in the future on behalf of Chair Bill Schmidt. He can be contacted at rajib.maitra1@gmail.com

CONTACT:

Bill Schmidt, Chair

wschmidt@lpny.org

Yates

CONTACT:

Jeff Bradley, Chair

jbradley@lpny.org

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