FW: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 11:01:14 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Aloha, Colleagues! 

I want to thank Chair McMahon for highlighting this important controversy for our Members and for the Chair's commitment to fighting for our LP candidates. This has motivated me to take the next step to make sure Councilmember Aaron Starr has the support from the LNC that he deserves.

I am seeking cosponsors for the following proposed resolution:

RESOLUTION OF THE LIBERTARIAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE

​A Resolution in Support of Councilmember Aaron Starr and Condemning Politically Motivated Retaliation

​WHEREAS, Aaron Starr has been a steadfast champion of Libertarian principles, a dedicated activist, and a former Treasurer of the Libertarian National Committee; and

​WHEREAS, Councilmember Starr has tirelessly defended the taxpayers of Oxnard, California, notably by organizing citizen initiatives and securing a landmark $36.5 million legal judgment against the City to reverse illegal utility rate hikes and halt municipal overreach; and

​WHEREAS, Starr has served as a principled, dissenting voice on the Oxnard City Council, refusing to act as a "rubber stamp" for the political establishment and consistently voting to protect the liberties and livelihoods of his constituents; and

​WHEREAS, political opponents in Oxnard, unable to tolerate this principled dissent, have orchestrated coordinated attacks against Councilmember Starr, leveling baseless public accusations of a "hostile takeover" merely because he exercised his right to support and fundraise for like-minded, reform-oriented candidates; and

​WHEREAS, these retaliatory measures have culminated in unwarranted threats of censure and an ongoing recall effort designed solely to punish and silence a duly elected defender of fiscal responsibility; now, therefore, be it

​RESOLVED, that the Libertarian National Committee (LNC) categorically condemns the politically motivated attacks, smear campaigns, and recall efforts directed at Councilmember Aaron Starr by the Oxnard political establishment; and

​BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the LNC commends Aaron Starr for his unwavering political courage, his successful defense of taxpayers against illegal municipal fees, and his continued dedication to the cause of Liberty; and

​BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the LNC stands in full solidarity with Aaron Starr as he continues his fight for government transparency, fiscal restraint, and the individual rights of the people of Oxnard.

Drafted and moved by:

Austin Martin, Region 1 Representative

Post notes: 

Similar suppression campaigns have been launched against other elected libertarians, like Mayor Aron Lam; they are usually aimed at mischaracterizing and punishing our elected officers for nothing more than the proper exercise of the duties of their office. 

They falsely call our leaders like Mr. Starr "belligerent" to suppress and censor their viewpoints in their committees, relying on majority complicity rather than merits to silence criticism. Against Councilmember Starr, the establishment is twisting facts to justify a baseless recall action. His opponents are even shamelessly smearing his wife solely for being supportive of one of the few remaining public servants with principled integrity. I commend his courage to face down a lawless and hostile board — holding the line for liberty even against coordinated attacks and serious misconduct. This takes real character and deserves respect. 

The one thing the attackers did get right is this: we Libertarians really are taking over, and our takeover is absolutely hostile to the corrupt political establishment.

We will not back down.

I thank each of you in advance for your consideration in supporting this resolution.

Mahalo!

Austin Martin

Region 1 Representative 

Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 11:36:21 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Co-sponsor

Travis L. Bost

LNC Region 5 Alternate

Travi...@LP.org

LP.org/BostDonor

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 19:01:14

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 11:49:35 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Mr. Martin,

Thank you so much for proposing this resolution. I really appreciate it!

I hope you don't mind, but I phoned Mr. Starr and asked him to take a look at it to see if there are any edits he feels would be helpful, and he said he will look it at quickly and get back to me. I will likely be co-sponsoring but just want to ensure that anything we pass will be as much help as possible to his efforts.

He also asked me to share this Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/recallstarr, that are the people that are getting the signatures for the recall. He said they are very organized and determined.

In Liberty,

Mimi Robson

LNC Region 4 Representative

lp.org | mimi....@lp.org

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 4:36 PM

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:17:24 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik

To: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Mr. Martin,

Mr. Starr forwarded me a slightly modified version of the resolution, as follows:

WHEREAS, Aaron Starr has been a steadfast champion of Libertarian principles, a dedicated activist, and a former Treasurer of the Libertarian National Committee; and

​WHEREAS, Councilmember Starr has tirelessly defended the taxpayers of Oxnard, California, notably by organizing citizen initiatives and securing a landmark $36.5 million legal judgment against the City to reverse illegal utility rate hikes and halt municipal overreach; and

​WHEREAS, Starr has served as a principled, courageous voice on the Oxnard City Council, refusing to act as a "rubber stamp" for the political establishment and consistently voting to protect the liberties and livelihoods of his constituents; and

​WHEREAS, political adversaries in Oxnard, unable to tolerate this principled dissent, have orchestrated coordinated attacks against Councilmember Starr, leveling baseless public accusations of a "hostile takeover" merely because he exercised his right to support and fundraise for like-minded, reform-oriented candidates; and

WHEREAS, these retaliatory measures have culminated in unwarranted threats of censure and a politically motivated recall effort designed solely to punish and silence a duly elected defender of fiscal responsibility; now, therefore, be it

​RESOLVED, that the Libertarian National Committee (LNC) categorically condemns the politically motivated attacks, smear campaigns, and recall efforts directed at Councilmember Aaron Starr by the Oxnard political establishment; and

​BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the LNC commends Aaron Starr for his unwavering political courage, his successful defense of taxpayers against illegal municipal fees, and his continued dedication to the cause of Liberty; and

​BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the LNC stands in full solidarity with Aaron Starr as he continues his fight for government transparency, fiscal restraint, and the individual rights of the people of Oxnard; and

​BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the LNC urges Libertarians nationwide to unite behind this cause and actively combat this sham recall by contributing financially at Aaron Starr's Anedot Donation Page: https://secure.anedot.com/aaronstarr/donate.

Being that your motion isn't fully co-sponsored, would you be opposed to moving the above instead?

In Liberty,

Mimi Robson

LNC Region 4 Representative

lp.org | mimi....@lp.org

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 4:49 PM

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From: Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:19:45 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Colleagues,

I would like to co-sponsor the revised version if there is agreement amongst my peers.

Respectfully,

Richard Longstreth

At-Large Representative 

Libertarian National Committee

Richard.L...@lp.org

865.321.1130

www.lp.org/donate

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 20:17:24

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From: Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:24:03 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

I am grateful Mr. Starr approves of a resolution supporting his fight and approve of the changes he made to Rep. Martins original resolution. Thank you Rep.Mimi for getting feedback from Mr. Starr and Rep. Longstreth for offering to co-sponsor the amended resolution. 

Sonja Feintech

LNC Region 1 Alt

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From: Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 17:19:45

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From: Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:25:07 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik

To: Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Forgive me I meant to write Rep. Robson not Rep. Mimi, my mistake 🙄

Sonja Feintech

LNC Region 1 Alt

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From: Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 17:24:03

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:32:44 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>; Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Mahalo for the collaboration. 

Yes, I would gladly accept the proposed amended resolution, nunc-pro-tunc; so moved.

Have an excellent day! 

Austin Martin 

R1 

Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

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From: Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 14:25:07

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:33:14 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>; Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Co-sponsor as amended

Travis L. Bost

LNC Region 5 Alternate

Travi...@LP.org

LP.org/BostDonor

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 20:32:44

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:33:49 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik

To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>; Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>
Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

I must apologize, I forgot I can’t co-sponsor. 

Travis L. Bost

LNC Region 5 Alternate

Travi...@LP.org

LP.org/BostDonor

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 20:33:14

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 12:39:54 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>; Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Thank you Mr. Martin, I will co-sponsor the resolution as amended. 

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From: Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, 05 August 2026 17:33:49

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:02:49 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>; Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Ms. Feintech,

No need to apologize. I'm never offended at being referred to by my first name 🙂

Mimi Robson

LNC Region 4 Representative

lp.org | mimi....@lp.org

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From: Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>
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From: Alex Flores <alex....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 3:54:34 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>; Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

I will co-sponsor the amended version submitted by Ms. Robson.

Egogahan,

Alex Flores

Region 9 Representative

Libertarian National Committee 

alex....@lp.org

lp.org/flores

1-800-ELECT-US

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From: Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>
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From: Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 3:58:50 AM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>; Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

I've not kept up this evening, but will happily co-sponsor if still needed.  Thank you to Mr. Martin for the initial proposal and to everyone for working together on the revision!

Dustin Coffell

Region 3 North Representative, Libertarian National Committee

dustin....@lp.org

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From: Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 7:32 PM
To: Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>; Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Mahalo for the collaboration. 

Yes, I would gladly accept the proposed amended resolution, nunc-pro-tunc; so moved.

Have an excellent day! 

Austin Martin 

R1 

Ua mau ke ea o ka ʻāina i ka pono

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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:31:42 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
To: Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>; Austin Martin <austin...@lp.org>; Sonja Feintech <sonja.f...@lp.org>; Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>; Mimi Robson <mimi....@lp.org>; Travis Bost <travi...@lp.org>; LNC Public <lnc-p...@lp.org>; lnc-public_forward <lnc-publi...@lp.org>

Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

I'll join Mr. Flores in cosponsoring Ms. Robson's amended version of the resolution.

Thanks,

Keith Thompson

At-Large Representative Libertarian National Committee

Keith.Thompson@LP.org LP.org/ThompsonDonor

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From: Dustin Coffell <dustin....@lp.org>
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From: Richard Longstreth <richard.l...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 6, 2026 1:50:07 PM (UTC+00:00) Monrovia, Reykjavik
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Subject: Re: Seeking Cosponsors: Resolution in Support and Solidarity with Councilman Aaron Starr

Colleagues, 

I believe this has reached the number of cosponsors needed to start an email ballot. 

• Martin, Robson, Longstreth, Flores, Coffell, and Thompson on a requirement of 4 LNC members.

Thank you, Mr. Martin for the initial draft, Ms. Robson for consulting with Mr. Starr, and Mr. Starr for his efforts and feedback. I also wish to thank each of the co-sponsors.

I look forward to and urge everyone to vote in favor of this resolution.

Respectfully,

Richard Longstreth

At-Large Representative 

Libertarian National Committee

Richard.L...@lp.org

865.321.1130

www.lp.org/donate

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From: Keith Thompson <keith.t...@lp.org>
Sent: Thursday, 06 August 2026 09:31:42