FW: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

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From: Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:04:19 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>
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Subject: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

We have an LNC email ballot.  Votes are due to the LNC List on this email thread by 11:59 pm Pacific Time on April 2nd, 2026.

Motion: 

move to increase the "legal-proactive" budget line item by $10,000 and direct the Chair to sign the retainer proposal with Fresh IP in the amount of $20,000, plus an hourly rate as specified.

Co-Sponsors:  Nekhaila

 

Vote Threshold Required: 3/4

 

Secretary’s Notes: None

Vote Tracker: https://tinyurl.com/LNC20260326-02

Evan McMahon Secretary Libertarian National Committee evan.m...@lp.org ‪(317) 455-6986 lp.org

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:22:37 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Yes

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

Travi...@LP.org

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From: Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>
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Subject: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:23:34 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Yes

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 9:22:37 AM

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:24:24 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Aye.

Sincerely,

Steven Nekhaila

Chairman, LNC

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 9:23:34 AM

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From: Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:26:13 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote Yes

Evan McMahon Secretary Libertarian National Committee evan.m...@lp.org ‪(317) 455-6986 lp.org

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 9:24 AM

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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 1:42:50 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Yes

Andrew Watkins

At Large | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>
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From: Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 2:52:56 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote Aye.

Dustin Coffell

Region 3 North Representative, Libertarian National Committee

dustin....@lp.org

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From: Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>
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Subject: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

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From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 3:15:25 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Aye

Libertas sub Christo Rege

Bryce Thon|Region 1 2^nd Alternate|Libertarian National Committee

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From: Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>
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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 6:12:09 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Yes.  

Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

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From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 5:15:25 AM

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 9:46:23 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Mr. Secretary,

The 3/4 vote threshold listed on this ballot is incorrect. PM §1.05(1) states: "The budget may be amended at any time by a majority vote of the LNC." The only elevated threshold in §1.05 is 2/3, applicable when a spending increase does not specify a funding source or equivalent reduction. There is no provision in the Policy Manual requiring a 3/4 vote for budget amendments.

Please correct the vote threshold. I reiterate my yes vote.

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 2:12:09 PM

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 9:54:32 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I believe 2/3rds is correct as we do not have a funding source (such as a donor), and we have not cut elsewhere on the budget.

Sincerely,

Steven Nekhaila

Chairman, LNC

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 5:46:23 PM

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 9:59:07 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Thank you, Mr. Chair. 

I agree the correct threshold is 2/3 under PM §1.05(1). Mr. Secretary, please update the ballot accordingly.

I urge all LNC members to cast your votes promptly. Our recognized affiliate in New Mexico has waited nearly six months for us to act on our unanimous commitment. Let's not make them wait another week.

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 5:54:32 PM

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From: Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:00:42 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I was under the same impression that it was 2/3, but was then told prior to starting the ballot it was 3/4.

I have corrected it on the vote tracker.

Evan McMahon Secretary Libertarian National Committee evan.m...@lp.org ‪(317) 455-6986 lp.org

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:02:54 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

We should have an AI Clippit character attached to all of our governing documents. That little dude was helpful.

Andrew Watkins

At Large | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>
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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>

Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2026 10:03:35 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Thank you for the correction Mr Secretary

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>
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From: Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2026 3:31:43 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Aye

Samuel Bohler At-Large, Libertarian National Committee ‪samuel...@lp.org

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
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From: Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 28, 2026 7:54:28 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote no. 

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From: Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 29, 2026 8:34:13 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Yes. 

Aron Lam

Region 1 Rep- LNC

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From: Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2026 5:03:19 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Yes

Jonathan McGee

Region 2 Representative, Libertarian National Committee

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From: Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>
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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Colleagues,

I'd like to thank Mr. McGee and Mr. Lam for casting their votes since my last message, and everyone else who has already done so.

We are entering the final days of this ballot. The following members have not yet cast a vote:

• Vice Chair Darr
• Treasurer Redpath
• Mr. Vinson
• Mr. Knebel
• Mr. Thompson
• Ms. Hays
• Mr. Dassing
• Mr. Ford

We currently have 10 of 17 slots acted on. There is no reason this ballot should need to run its full duration. Please vote.

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Abstain

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
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To: Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Colleagues,

This ballot expires tomorrow night. We currently have 9 yes votes and need 12 to pass. Three more yes votes will secure the authorization that this body unanimously directed on October 5, 2025, and unanimously budgeted for on December 6, 2025.

I want to be direct about the math: under the 2/3 threshold, every member who does not cast a yes vote has the same effect as voting no. Silence will kill this motion.

The following members have not yet voted:

• Vice Chair Darr — voted yes on October 5; voted on the Izzy Aly resolution on 3/27
• Treasurer Redpath — voted yes on October 5; voted yes on every prior authorization of this litigation at every level
• Mr. Vinson — voted on the Izzy Aly resolution on 3/26; cosponsored the FARA resolution on 3/28
• Mr. Knebel — voted yes on October 5; voted on the Izzy Aly resolution yesterday; voted on the Afroman ballot
• Mr. Thompson — alternate voted yes on October 5; engaged extensively on the FARA resolution
• Ms. Hays — voted yes on October 5; voted on the Izzy Aly resolution on 3/26; voted on the Afroman ballot on 3/27
• Mr. Ford — voted yes on October 5; voted on the Afroman ballot on 3/26

Every one of these members has been active on this list during the ballot period. Every one of them except Mr. Vinson voted yes to direct this very litigation on October 5. The budget for it was adopted unanimously on December 6. The ExCom authorized it 6–0 on March 16.

Our recognized affiliate in New Mexico has been waiting for us to act on our commitment for nearly six months. They are watching. This body has a duty to defend our affiliates from the fraudulent misrepresentation being perpetrated against them. Please vote.

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>
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From: Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 5:09:44 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote yes

Regards


Pat Ford
Libertarian National Committee
Chair Convention Oversight Commitee
617.835.1899
Pat....@LP.org


A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP-Leonard Nimoy

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
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From: Paul Darr <paul...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:46:02 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote yes.

Respectfully,

Paul Darr

Vice Chair

Libertarian National Committee

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From: Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 12:09 AM

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From: Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 1:22:41 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Paul Darr <paul...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I’ll change my vote to yes.

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From: Paul Darr <paul...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:46:02 AM

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From: Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:47:29 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik

To: Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote Yes. Bill Redpath

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From: Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 1:09 AM

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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:53:56 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote no.

Keith Thompson

Region 3 South Rep

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From: Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 2:47 PM

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 12:19:25 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Now that I'm home from work and can better pay attention to what I'm doing. . .

As Ms. Hays had eye surgery yesterday I will be voting yes on behalf of Region 4.

In Liberty,

Mimi Robson

LNC Region 4 Alternate

lp.org | mimi....@lp.org

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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 2:53 PM

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From: Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:00:47 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Nay

Doug Knebel 

LNC At-Large

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 8:19 PM

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From: Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:03:36 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I'm changing my vote to No

Samuel Bohler At-Large, Libertarian National Committee ‪samuel...@lp.org

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From: Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:00 PM

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:25:20 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

In this week's episode of "LIABILITY!" we have an amazing lineup of aspiring corrupt politicians ...

Join the fight and support the removal of Antifa from the LP by donating at the link below:

Lp.org/martindonor 

Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

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From: Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 4:03:36 PM

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 2:54:42 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I am in consultation with my state regarding this motion, so for the moment I am going to change my vote to "non-voting". Meaning as of right now Region 4 has not yet voted.

In Liberty,

Mimi Robson

LNC Region 4 Alternate

lp.org | mimi....@lp.org

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:25 PM

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From: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 3:35:59 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I vote yes

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 9:54:42 PM

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 3:48:49 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

If needed, I think my fiduciary duties require me to vote yes. 

Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

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From: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 5:36:04 PM

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From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 3:53:20 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Your vote and my vote are not needed Mr. Martin, as Mr. Chadderdon and Mr. Lam both voted, I am proud to see the entire region 1 supports one of the LNC's affiliates though 

Libertas sub Christo Rege

Bryce Thon|Region 1 2^nd Alternate|Libertarian National Committee

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 10:48:49 PM

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 4:58:13 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

Colleagues,

I am alarmed that members are changing their votes on the final day of a ballot to authorize trademark litigation that this body has unanimously supported at every prior stage.

I would ask any member who has changed or is considering changing their vote: what has changed since October 5, when you voted unanimously to direct this litigation? What has changed since December 6, when you unanimously budgeted for it? What has changed since March 16, when the ExCom authorized it 6–0?

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:53:20 PM

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From: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 5:06:58 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

There is an active effort to spread misinformation and inaccurate facts to board members in a poor attempt to appear as if negotiation is possible at this stage (as if we haven't attempted to before).

These same people are not trying to get us to hold back on litigation with other parties. Saving the party money is not their goal.

I will be getting with the rest of the litigation committee and present the relevant facts and timeline to the board.

-RV

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:58:13 PM

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 5:11:41 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

I'm sincerely thankful for your integrity, Mr. Vinson. 

I've heard there is pressure behind the scenes on each occurrence that this matter has been up for a vote. 

Much love and respect!

Austin Martin

R1

Join the fight and support the removal of Antifa from the LP by donating at the link below:

Lp.org/martindonor 

Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

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From: Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 7:06:58 PM

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From: Pat Ford <pat....@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 6:55:19 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Robert Vinson <robert...@lp.org>; Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>; Bryce Thon <bryce...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sam Bohler <samuel...@lp.org>; Doug Knebel <doug....@lp.org>; Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>; Bill Redpath <bill.r...@lp.org>; Otto Dassing <otto.d...@lp.org>; Jonathan McGee <jonatha...@lp.org>; Aron Lam <aron...@lp.org>; Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>; Andrew Watkins <andrew....@lp.org>; Evan McMahon <evan.m...@lp.org>; Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Entire LNC <entir...@lp.org>

Cc: lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Email Ballot 20260326-02 Budget Line Increase

To the Board

I voted against suing Angela McCardle because of the near certainty of significant expense realized by the Party, with the real uncertainty of physically recovering those expenses, even in the event of prevailing in court.

I sponsored the resolution presented to the Libertarian Party Executive Committee to pursue litigation against the Libertarian Party of New Mexico, in part, due to the continued intransigence of LPNM officers in addressing copyright & property issues. My hope? That the threat of legal action would bring LPNM to the “table” with an opportunity to address these and a series of related issues.

That hope, at least for now, has been realized. Leadership of the LPNM has committed to a meeting Monday evening with the Libertarian National Committee and Free New Mexico with an eye towards resolution. Avoiding costly litigation. Those negotiations must conclude within the week. In the event of failure, I will motion to recommit this resolution immediately.

I do not revel in this latest saga of Libertarian Game of Thrones. I joined the National Party with the hope of realizing political gains in the fight to achieve true liberty in my lifetime. Instead, I've spent years reacting to the latest litigation du jour, watching petty power struggles, and endless internal struggles. Meanwhile, our political adversaries grow strong by advancing policy, legislation and community engagement. I can think of few instances where any sort of strategy/tactics have been discussed at National Meetings.

I realize this may make certain individuals angry. So be it. My responsibility is to the financial health of the organization.And while some may point to the critical nature of our Intellectual Property Rights, a point in which I am in complete agreement, a few days finally spent in legitimate negotiations in ending this madness, will be time well spent.

Accordingly, I change my vote to expressed abstention

Regards


Pat Ford
Libertarian National Committee
Chair Convention Oversight Commitee
617.835.1899
Pat....@LP.org


A life is like a garden. Perfect moments can be had, but not preserved, except in memory. LLAP-Leonard Nimoy

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Friday, April 3, 2026 1:11 AM