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| 2002 Libertarian National Convention | |||
| Convention | |||
| Champions of Liberty | |||
| Dates: | July 3—7, 2002 | ||
| Location: | Indianapolis, Indiana | ||
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The 2002 Libertarian National Convention was held from 3 to 7 July in Indianapolis Indiana.
Highlights included a fiercely contested race for national chair, a new paragraph in the platform about electoral systems, and replacing a plank to note opposition to the Department of Homeland Security and the USA PATRIOT Act.
Convention Officers
- Jim Lark, chair
- Steve Givot, secretary
Convention Committees
Credentials
- Ray Acosta
- Dena Bruedigam
- Nick Dunbar
- Richard Fischer
- Tim Forzly
- Rock Howard
- Gary Johnson, chair
- Bette Rose Ryan
- Emily Salvette
- Jack Tanner
Bylaws and Rules Committee
- Jen Bisson
- Sam Goldstein
- Don Gorman
- Tim Hagan
- Dana Johansen
- Dan Karlan
- Rich Moroney
- Geoff Neale
- Mark Nelson, chair
- Marianne Volpe
Election of Officers
Chair
| Name | Votes |
|---|---|
| Geoff Neale | 261 |
| Elias Israel | 178 |
| George Phillies | 123 |
| NOTA | 5 |
| Abstensions | 2 |
| Any of the Above | 1 |
Phillies was dropped for the list of candidates, Israel withdrew, and asked for his supporters to vote for Neale. Neale was elected by voice vote.
Vice-Chair
| Name | Votes |
|---|---|
| Ken Bisson | 260 |
| Steve Boone | 238 |
| NOTA | 6 |
| "Head on a Stick" | 1 |
| "Pool" | 1 |
Secretary
| Name | Votes |
|---|---|
| Steve Givot | 349 |
| Carol Moore | 147 |
| NOTA | 12 |
| George Phillies | 1 |
Treasurer
Dr Martin was elected by voice vote.
At-Large
| Name | Votes |
|---|---|
| Bette Rose Ryan | 316 |
| Mike Dixon | 277 |
| R Lee Wrights | 265 |
| Don Gorman | 259 |
| Austin Hough | 257 |
| Aaron Starr | 184 |
| Alvin Anders | 167 |
| Sam Goldstein | 138 |
| Richard Freedman | 65 |
| Elias Israel | 3 |
| Carol Moore | 1 |
| Marina Neale | 1 |
Regions
- Region 1
- Region 2
- AZ CA HI
- Joe Dehn first
- George Squyres second
- Mark Hinkle, first alternate
- Scott Lieberman, second alternate
- Region 3
- IN KY MI OH
- Mark Rutherford
- Jeff Zweber, alternate
- Region 4
- AL FL GA NC SC
- Michael Gilson de Lemos
- Sean Haugh, alternate
- Region 5
- DE DC MD NJ PA VA WV
- Lorenzo Gaztañaga
- Fred Childress, alternate
- Region 6
- CT ME MA NH NY RI VT
- Mark Cenci
- Bonnie Scott, alternate
- Region 7
- Region 8
Judicial Committee
Minutes