New York Convention 2016

	Libertarian Party of New York State Convention, 2016
	Convention
Dates:	April 30, 2016
Location:	Manhattan, New York
Venue:	Ukrainian East Village Restaurant
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The Libertarian Party of New York State Convention, 2016 was held on Saturday April 30, 2016 at the Ukrainian East Village Restaurant in Manhattan.

Preparation

Per tradition as it was a Presidential election year, New York City was selected as the convention city.

Committee Assignments

The following committees were established with chairs:

Program Committee - Mark Axinn
Credentials Committee - Audrey Capozzi
Convention Arrangements Committee - Mark Axinn
Resolutions Committee - Gary Donoyan
Committee on Standing Rules - Bill McMillen

Agenda

10:00 Late Registration and Credentials
10:30 Welcome and Announcements
10:45 LPNY Business Meeting

Election of officers and members of state committee
Election of delegates to National Convention
Nomination of U.S. Senate candidate
Approval of proposed bylaw amendments

12:30 Petitioning 101 by Gary Popkin and Alton Yee
1:00 Luncheon Buffet and Musical Entertainment from singer-songwriter Tatianna Moroz
2:00-4:30

Candidate debates
LPNY Auction
Fundraising

4:30 Adjournment

Present

This is an incomplete list of individuals present.

Election of Officers

Chair

Vice Chair

Jim Rosenbeck (reelected)
Brian Waddell (elected)

Secretary

Blay Tarnoff (reelected unopposed)

Treasurer

Michael Dowden (elected)

Nomination of Candidates

U.S. Senate

Name	Votes	%
Alex Merced
Michael McDermott

Debate

The LPNY hosted two debates, one with minor candidates, and one with major candidates

Vice/Presidential debate of minor candidates

Vermin Supreme
Will Coley
Mark Alan Feldman

Presidential debate of major candidates

Gallery

External links

Libertarian Party of New York Presidential Debate

Libertarian Party of New York

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