Jerome J. Klasman
| Jerome J. Klasman | |
| Treasurer Libertarian Party of New York | |
| April 1, 1973—March 31, 1974 | |
| Predecessor: | Position Established |
| Successor: | Dolores Grande |
| Temporary Chair Libertarian Party of New York | |
| 1972—April 1973 | |
| Predecessor: | Ed Clark |
| Successor: | Andrea Millen |
| Personal Details | |
| Birth: | April 3, 1928 Huntington, West Virginia |
| Death: | March 1, 2000 (aged 71) |
| Military: | U.S. Navy (1945-1947) |
| Residence: | New York |
| Party: | Libertarian Party |
Jerome Joseph "Jerry" Klasman (April 3, 1928—March 1, 2000) was a founding member of the Free Libertarian Party of New York. He served as its second Temporary Chair from 1972 to 1973. At the first convention, he was elected Treasurer and served from 1973 to 1974.
Biography
Klasman was born on April 3, 1928 in Huntington, West Virginia, a son of Joseph and Bernadine (Smith) Klasman. He served in the United States Navy from May 16, 1945 to October 11, 1947. Klasman worked at WMAR-TV in Baltimore and later joined WTOP-TV in Washington, D.C. as an account executive. He marrie Linda Long on June 19, 1964 in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Klasman was a founding member of the Libertarian Party of New York, serving as Temporary Chair after the departure of Ed Clark. He was the first elected Treasurer for the State Party.
Party positions
- Chair (1972—1973)
- Treasurer (1973)