FW: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 2:17:29 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>; Paul Darr <paul...@lp.org>; LNC Board <lncb...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Mr. Chair,

How dare you rush this body in light of what has just  taken place?

Our members deserve the right to participate in a fair and reasonable process. 

It is inappropriate to railroad more rushed elections on this body. 

I call for an appeal to the ruling of the chair. 

This is unacceptable, and forces us back into partisan sides, eroding at the hard won solidarity and camaraderie that our board deserves to enjoy.

I beg you to rescind your ruling, Mr. Chair, and allow this body to lead in this transition, rather than imposing your will on it. 

I believe that we have shown much good faith -- and that we are willing to work fairly across the aisle with our friends. 

Please do not force us back into a combative situation. 

Mahalo nui loa! 

Austin Martin 

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 4:07:20 PM
To: Paul Darr <paul...@lp.org>; LNC Board <lncb...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

 

Mr. Darr,

You bring up a salient point that I was debating when I made the motion to accept the resignation of Ms. Yeniscavich.

Both Ms. Yeniscavich and Mr. Malagon tendered resignations that were explicitly stated to be effective immediately. Under RONR, §32, a resignation that is made effective immediately does not require a vote of acceptance and takes effect upon delivery.

Accordingly, I rule that both seats are now vacant.

I will also co-sponsor what I believe is a desirable motion by the body. 

Sincerely 

Steven Nekhaila

Chairman, LNC

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From: Paul Darr <paul...@lp.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:58:23 PM
To: LNC Board <lncb...@lp.org>
Subject: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

 

Mr. Chair,

I seek co-sponsors to move the nominations (for a 48 hour period) and then election to appoint a member to one of the open At-Large seats recently vacated.

I also seek a ruling by the Chair on if the immediate resignation of Ms. Yeniscavich and Mr. Malagon was immediate and the seats are now vacant?

Respectfully,

Paul Darr

Vice Chair, Libertarian National Committee

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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

To what point or purpose, then, do we need cosponsors and then a ballot to accept a resignation or six?

Andrew Watkins

At Large | Libertarian National Committee

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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Mr. Martin,

It seemed to be the intent of both ballots as well as the intent of the nominations ballot to head in this direction, am I mistaken? 

It would also appear that under DC law, which is where the LNC is incorporated, there is a clause which states: 

(a) A director may resign at any time by delivering a signed notice in the form of a record to the chair of the board of directors or to an executive officer or the secretary of the corporation.

(b) A resignation shall be effective when the notice is delivered unless the notice specifies a later effective time.

https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/29-406.07

I will meet you halfway, I will remove my co-sponsor of Mr. Darr's motion to allow the body to take full ownership of this motion.

However, I will be sticking with my ruling on immediate resignations. 

Sincerely, 

Steven Nekhaila

Chairman, LNC

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Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:20:08 PM

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From: Meredith Hays <meredi...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

I’m confused. I thought people wanted an open nomination process. Isn’t that what the Vice Chair is moving? 

Meredith Hays

Region 4 Rep, Libertarian National Committee

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From: Paul Darr <paul...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

My intent was to follow the process that was outlined in the previous PM amendment that was moved, even before it passed. This process takes longer than would be noticing and calling an online Meeting, so I thought the desire for more time was met with this. 

Respectfully,

Paul Darr

Vice Chair, Libertarian National Committee

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Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:24 PM

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From: Andrew Chadderdon <andrew.c...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Mr Chair,

I would note that this board just received and accepted via ballot the resignation from Ms. Harlos barely 2 weeks ago. Her resignation was specified also as effective immediately. RONR 32.7 provides that under circumstances in which the vacancy is in a position critical for the operation of the party that a resignation can be accepted and the vacancy filled immediately. That case could be much more easily made for the prior vacancy at secretary, yet you made no such appeal to the state. No authority on earth will find wrongdoing for taking time to vote on a resignation before it is accepted via a ballot.

What is the urgency Mr Chair? What are you trying to do here? 

I have attempted to reach out to you both before and after this meeting, and you had committed specifically that you would make contact by today "at the very latest".  But yet again, you blew me off, while you were simultaneously pulling this deceptive maneuver.

This action is especially inappropriate as these resignations have followed from the gross misconduct and malfeasance that you permitted and the profound failure of your leadership in Sunday's meeting, before the entire party.

Our members and state chairs deserve to take a breath and process what has happened before another such maneuver is forced down their throats.

We should allow time for candidates to come forward, build buy in and make a case for why they are the best choices to represent our members in these positions.

I have been through a great deal and learned a lot as a Chair in this party.  While I stand by my actions as a Chair and on this board, my record has not been without mistakes.  One of the lessons learned from those is that just because you can do something, does not mean you should. We should allow the motions to accept these resignations to continue, and this board should take no action to fill these vacancies until at least the next monthly special meeting.

We can do better, Mr Chair

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

Chair | Libertarian Party of Michigan

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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

I think taking our time for once would be ideal. Let’s please just allow the acceptance ballots to run their course as they have in the past, and then let’s allow time to fill the vacancies more thoughtfully.

Andrew Watkins

At Large | Libertarian National Committee

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

I profoundly disagree with the assessment that we need to “take our time” to accept resignations.

The seats are currently vacant. Arguing that accepting the resignations too quickly means we are moving too quickly is a non-sequitur. 

it is up to the body to decide how they would like to proceed with nominations and candidates to step up. 

If nine days is too long of a time to decide for one position, that is a point of subjective disagreement that is best decided by a vote of this board.

Sincerely,

Steven Nekhaila

Chairman, LNC

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Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:45:23 AM

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From: Ben Weir <ben....@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 12:54:14 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Members of the LNC,

I write to express my concern over the current handling of the recently vacated At-Large positions.

As Region 6 Alternate, my obligation is to represent the interests of our members and affiliate leadership. That responsibility cannot be carried out without a reasonable opportunity to consult with our state chairs. The current timeline does not allow us to deliberate with our regions.

The LNC has a fiduciary obligation to act in a manner that is transparent and representative. Rushing through appointments only deepens the fractures within this party and erodes public trust.

Allowing this matter to be taken up at our next regularly scheduled business meeting would provide all Regional Representatives and Alternates the time necessary to perform their due diligence. We owe our regions that much. Our ability to do our jobs depends on it.

I urge the Chair and Vice Chair to reconsider the current course of action. The LNC must pursue a functional and non-factional process in filling these vacancies if we are to survive as an organization. Our duty is to the Party and its members, not to expediency or factional interests.

I respectfully request that this body act with deliberation and respect for the representative process.

In Liberty,

Ben Weir

Region 6 Alternate, Libertarian National Committee

Chair, Libertarian Party of New Hampshire 

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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Moving the PM amendment would amount to, at least for the first go, up to nine days to make nominations. This here would immediately cut it to two. I appreciate this motion being in the spirit of the amendment, which I support, however that’s a separate matter.

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

*9 days to consider nominations with the membership as the amendment is voted on & first implemented. 

Travis L. Bost

LNC At-Large

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 6:29:41 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Good morning, Mr. chair. 

It seems I was a little late to the email party this morning…

I'm going to say the quiet part out loud. It's pretty obvious that Mr. Ben Weir probably has the votes to win right now. Stalling now is no tactical device; it's simply for the sake of human respect that we are asking to not force big decisions down our people's throats without giving them the chance to give us their feedback, at a bare minimum. In case you haven't noticed, the people on both sides of this board really are trying to do better than has been done in the past. 

In the past, the MC would've simply pushed the vote through regardless of how anyone felt about it, regardless of how the minority felt. Yet here we are with the votes, and an opportunity to advance ourselves, where it makes every bit of tactical sense to press our advantage; instead, we're pleading for time on behalf of our members and our states. It's hard to understate the profundity of this moment, or it's significance for the Libertarian Party.

If you think that "it is up to the body to decide how they would like to proceed with nominations and candidates to step up", then why try to rush? 

My experience of being a chair has taught me that our role is much better served as a facilitator, rather than figurehead. The deals that are being made behind closed doors, Mr. chair, they could be done openly; or at least with buy-in from both sides, when open doors aren't appropriate. Power-plays should be our last report, not our bread-and-butter. You've had the chance to bring these factions together and provide leadership that reminds each other of our humanity and encourages one another to act with kindness. Please don't crush such a precious opportunity with thoughtless action. 

Before making a decision, I would ask if there anyone who would object to tapping the brakes a bit and giving everyone a chance to recover before we pull ahead with more contentious elections? I won't dig my heels in If it's not what everyone wants here. Mr. chair, if you want to try to install someone, there isn't much I can do to stop that, but I ask that you carefully consider the unusual pushback here, and take the temperature of the room. When leaders in the MC are putting their members' feedback before their own political advantage, I would say that's a good sign for a better future, and I urge you to respect it. 

Have an excellent day! 

Mahalo nui loa,

Austin Martin 

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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Mr. Martin,

To be clear, there was no game at play. My actions were simply to carry out the resignations in accordance with Robert’s Rules of Order and D.C. statute. I stand by that ruling so the Board can now decide how it wishes to proceed.

I appreciate your passion for the health of this body, and I’m hopeful we can all channel that toward a process that serves the Party well.

Sincerely,

Steven Nekhaila

Chair, Libertarian National Committee

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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Mr Chair,

This would be a plausible story if you had considered the DC statute in any of the other immediately effective resignations that have presided over this term.

Andrew Chadderdon

Region 1 Rep | Libertarian National Committee

Chair | Libertarian Party of Michigan

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Mr. Chadderdon,

Just because we did it one way doesn’t mean it was the right way.

To say that accepting resignations is a stalling tactic is awkward to say the least.

When I spoke with Mr. McMahon during his onboarding, he indicated that in IA the way in which resignations are received is different. After researching I concluded that we are indeed taking resignations incorrectly.

I will reiterate, that I intend to facilitate a nomination and election process that is not only fair, but with buy-in from the entire board.

Sincerely,
Steven Nekhaila

Chairman, LNC

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From: Steven Nekhaila <steven....@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Excuse me,

IN, no IA.

My Midwestern geography is rusty as a Florida chauvinist.

Sincerely,
Steven Nekhaila

Chairman, LNC

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From: Paul Darr <paul...@lp.org>
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Since my motion has not yet been sufficiently co-sponsored, I'm withdrawing my motion.

My intent was to follow the previous motion pattern set for nominations and not to cause further distress on this board. I believe there will be notice for the upcoming meeting on the matter. 

Respectfully,

Paul Darr

Vice Chair, Libertarian National Committee

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2025 10:56:07 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Seeking co-sponsors for open LNC seat

Aloha, Mr. Darr! 

Mahalo nui loa, I greatly appreciate your willingness to accommodate this, and for your understanding. 

Have a blessed day! 

Austin Martin

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