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2023 August Special August 8, 2023 Registered Voters – Total -> 874,980 Ballots Cast – Total -> 334,864 Voter Turnout – Total -> 38.27% Source: https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/BOEL-website/media/Election-Info/2023/(2)%20Special%20Election%20-%20August%208,%202023/(3)%20Election%20Results/Franklin-s-Official-Canvass-Group-Detail-Report.pdf

Lori M. Tyack – CLERK OF THE FRANKLIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT Ben Kessler – CITY OF BEXLEY MAYOR BEXLEY Greta Kearns – CITY OF GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS MAYOR GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS Lance M. Westcamp – CITY OF GROVEPORT MAYOR GROVEPORT Sloan Spalding – CITY OF NEW ALBANY MAYOR NEW ALBANY Chris Shook – CITY OF REYNOLDSBURG ATTORNEY REYNOLDSBURG Joe Begeny – CITY OF REYNOLDSBURG MAYOR REYNOLDSBURG Brad Nicodemus – CITY OF WHITEHALL ATTORNEY WHITEHALL Michael T. Bivens – CITY OF WHITEHALL MAYOR WHITEHALL Shaquille Alexander – CITY OF WHITEHALL TREASURER WHITEHALL John Mathys – VILLAGE OF BRICE MAYOR BRICE Brannon Dawson – … Continue reading Franklin County Candidates Running Unopposed for the 2023 General Election

Proposed law will ensure medical freedom and discourage interference in the doctor-patient relationship. *** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE *** Columbus, OH: The Franklin County Libertarian Party, a county affiliate of the Libertarian Party of Ohio, announced that the Executive Committee has endorsed House Bill 73, “Enact Dave and Angie Patient and Health Provider Protection Act” sponsored by Representative Jennifer Gross and Representative Mike Loychik. While it is concerning that such a law would even be needed, the clear interference from federal and state authorities, illegal pressure placed on pharmacists and social stigma invented around safe and effective medicines has found such … Continue reading Franklin County Libertarian Executive Committee Endorses House Bill 73, Enact Dave and Angie Patient and Health Provider Protection Act

MEDIA RELEASE The Franklin County chapter of the Libertarian Party of Ohio adopted a resolution of support for The Gahanna Foundation’s “Democracy Challenge 2023” public awareness campaign designed to boost registered voters and election participation in 15 cities in Franklin County. Adopted unanimously on July 31, 2023 by the Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio, the resolution states: “WHEREAS the right to vote is fundamental to our American Republic, and; WHEREAS voter participation is essential for the fair and representative functioning of American government at all levels; BE IT RESOLVED that the Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio recognizes the … Continue reading FRANKLIN COUNTY LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF OHIO ENDORSES GAHANNA FOUNDATION’S ‘DEMOCRACY CHALLENGE 2023’ PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Franklin County votes no. Franklin County Board of Elections unofficial results. Ohio Issue 1 results by county: Here’s how the state voted

FTA/ In addition to pro-Issue 1 campaign events, LaRose challenged his opponents in the Republican race for U.S. Senate next year to donate to the campaign. LaRose called for Sen. Matt Dolan (R-Chagrin Falls) and Northeast Ohio car dealer Bernie Moreno to pony up $1 million each to the fight for Issue 1. Moreno’s campaign said he’s already given six figures to the campaign and offered to match LaRose’s donations dollar-for-dollar. LaRose’s campaign responded by saying he is not as wealthy as his opponents and has put “sweat equity” into the campaign by appearing at more than 60 pro-Issue 1 … Continue reading Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has clearly made campaigning in favor of Issue 1 a central plank in his platform for his US Senate race.

Since 2013, Ohio Libertarians Have Known All Too Well That “Two Faced Frank” Will Do Whatever It Takes to Get Ahead – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – COLUMBUS, OHIO –– August 1, 2023 –– As the unprecedented, unnecessary and expensive special election approaches on August 8, the Libertarian Party of Ohio (LPO) still stands with over 200 other organizations against Issue 1. But now the LPO is taking things further by filing a complaint against one of Issue 1’s biggest proponents, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose. On Monday, the LPO filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, saying … Continue reading Libertarian Party of Ohio Files Complaint Against Secretary of State Frank LaRose for Violating The Hatch Act

In this third installment, I intend to come to a close with commentary on the East Palestine train derailment and put it in context with some of the larger issues American society is dealing with today.  It is not without a sense of irony that I chose the title for this three-part series.  Train Wreck is an apt description for many different industries and institutions in our country.   By way of review of the East Palestine incident, let me first state what I think can reasonably be considered as facts.  First of all, there seems to be no dispute that … Continue reading Train Wreck – Conclusion

Issue 1 is a bad amendment that would make bad law.If the Ohio Assembly was actually concerned about “protecting” the Ohio Constitution from “out-of-state” interests they would increase the threshold for their own favored amendments, not just citizen initiatives.Demand more than “good intentions”, demand good outcomes. Learn more: Ohio Issue 1, 60% Vote Requirement to Approve Constitutional Amendments Measure (2023) https://ballotpedia.org/Ohio_Issue_1,_60%25_Vote_Requirement_to_Approve_Constitutional_Amendments_Measure_(2023) Correction: The proposed amendment will require that any proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Ohio receive the approval of at least 60 percent of eligible voters voting on the proposed amendment. (Emphasis ours.) https://www.ohiosos.gov/globalassets/ballotboard/2023/certified-ballot-language-for-issue-1.pdf

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FTA/ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has proposed a policy (pdf) that would remove nearly all existing portable gas generators from the market. The new rule restricts the amount of carbon monoxide that generators can emit by forcing these generators to switch off when they reach a certain level of emissions. / Source: https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/biden-administration-rule-would-ban-nearly-all-portable-gas-powered-generators-5411420

Franklin County Libertarians join the Libertarian Party of Ohio in opposing this effort to increase the burden on all Ohioans to affect change through public legislation. – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – COLUMBUS, OHIO –– May 2, 2023 –– The Libertarian Party of Ohio (LPO) announced today that it will be joining over 200 other organizations in the multi-partisan alliance against HJR1 and SJR2, the resolutions being advanced by Republicans in the Statehouse that could potentially usurp Ohioans’ right to amend the state constitution via a simple majority vote at the ballot box. In 2013, when the LPO was gaining electoral traction with conservatives, independents … Continue reading Libertarian Party of Ohio Joins Over 200 Groups in Multi-Partisan Alliance Against HJR1/SJR2

Columbus City Council and Mayor Ginther recently passed ordinance 0680-2023 that would ban the sale and possession of firearm magazines with a capacity of 30 rounds or more within the city limits starting on July 1. With this piece of legislation, city leaders sought to “effectuate common sense gun reform”. City Attorney Zach Klein said that the ordinance “gives the individuals who currently own high-capacity clips a grace period to turn in those high-capacity clips […] to police.” When asked why the city chose 30 rounds as the legal cutoff point, Klein said, “Looking at what the size of clips could be, … Continue reading Statement on Columbus Ordinance 0680-2023

Joe Biden has already lost the New Hampshire and Iowa Democratic primaries that won’t happen for a year. At this point we’re shocked Democrats will still have their sham primaries.We all know it’s a fraud.(Yes, we know Iowa actually has a caucus, but no one cares.   ) Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna80994

FTA/ In an email sent on Sept. 1, 2022, a career manager with the Army Human Resources Command told an officer that his service obligation runs concurrently. But when he sat down with a manager last week, he said he did not get that same clear answer.“It’s demoralizing,” said the officer, who has been living apart from his wife for years because she could not relocate for work. “This isn’t the life we thought it was.”A former aviation captain — one of the last to leave the Army without serving her BRADSO requirement consecutively — said she had “many panic … Continue reading “Army aviators, ready to leave the military, are told they owe 3 more years instead”

The opinion letter published last month covered the state of the current rail industry and the factorswhich would lead to the East Palestine derailment and the “1000 derailments a year” mentioned by thecurrent DOT administrator. This month I’ll focus on the disaster response and then summarize what thisincident symbolizes for our nation as a whole and its economic health. Was the East Palestine incident handled properly? The fiery derailment occurred Friday, February 3rd . On Saturday, February 4th, East Palestine MayorTrent Conaway declared a state of emergency, citing a “train derailment with hazardous materials”, andrequested residents evacuate. Air quality was … Continue reading Train Wreck – Part 2

The derailment of hazardous waste material in East Palestine is a story that will not go away. There are many who wish it would. Pete Buttigieg, head of the US Department of Transportation, tried to brush it off as “there are a thousand derailments a year” implying, why is this one special? Tom Zawistowski is normally a pretty radical guy who airs a political podcast every Saturday. This time he takes, for him, an unusual position. He states that it is important to support our institutions, without which our country would disappear. He also contends that the people of East … Continue reading Train Wreck – Part 1

News Clippings There are still people who are convinced that socialism, or it’s close cousin, communism, “just haven’t been done right”. “Democratic socialism” is the most recent rebranding these systems of evil. Here is a timely reminder of what happens when socialism and communism “works”. While other nations had total figures, China’s shadowy death penalty system left the human rights group only able to offer a grim estimate of “thousands”. FTA/ Firing squads and lethal injections are two favourite methods of execution used by China. Killer jabs were legalised by the regime in the 90s and are sometimes administered in … Continue reading “Inside China’s brutal execution system with mobile injection vans & firing squads after killing most in the world”

News Clippings FTA/ That ultimate weapon of the judicial system, finding someone in contempt of court for violating its order, was not realistic, O’Connor said. …“I don’t have a force that would go over and handcuff them if they were found to be in contempt.” / When the Supreme Court of Ohio holds anyone on contempt, any county sheriff is enpowered to arrest and hold them.The fact that life long Republican politico Maureen O’Connor, Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, doesn’t have confidence in the power of judicial censure, at the highest level, lays bare that we are not … Continue reading “Dubious distinction for Ohio GOP leaders: Only ones in US to ignore a court order”

As 2023 arrives and the two-year anniversary of the infamous January 6th insurrection approaches, there is plenty to be grateful for as our imperfect nation ventures into the new year. Of course, there is also still much work to be done and more good fights to be fought. Here in Ohio, fascism continues to stand on our doorstep –– and is perhaps even knocking on the door –– especially as a new GOP supermajority is set to be seated in our Statehouse in January and Governor Mike DeWine starts his second term, both of which were decided by a majority of Ohio … Continue reading A Republic, If We Can Keep It

Starting this year Columbus City Council elections will be kinda based on 9 districts.We say kinda, because while candidates will be required to reside within 1 of the 9 districts to run for that district, form a 5 person committee and collect 250 valid signatures from district residents, the actual primary and election will be _-= city wide =-_ (same as ever). Yup.The same 50k-ish voters will continue to control what happens in Columbus, despite the charter amendment that everyone thought was meant to adopt ward-style elections. Signature Requirement (City Council) … Min. 250 – No Max.cFiling Deadline … 4:00 … Continue reading Run for Columbus City Council!

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My wife and I recently celebrated the birth of our first child. A few weeks before he was born we were watching a particularly depressing evening news broadcast. We sat through half a dozen stories that evoked feelings of anger, sadness, and despair before looking at each other and asking, “What are we doing bringing a kid into this crazy world?” The question was somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but I imagine every parent asks themselves that at some point and it’s really not surprising why. Let’s take stock of where we’re at… We’ve just come out of a multi-year pandemic that resulted … Continue reading For Ourselves And Our Posterity

Have you considered running for public office, but find yourself intimidated by all the rules and process?We can help! We have experienced past candidates, and current elected officials, that can train, explain and help you through every step in the process!If you ran for office before, consider running again, your odds actually go up on the second try! The deadline for filing for the March Primary is 4:00 p.m., December 20, 2023! Write-In Filing Deadline, 4:00 p.m., January 8, 2024. Here are the localities and roles up for election in Franklin County, and Ohio in for 2024: 2024 ELECTION SCHEDULE … Continue reading Run for Local Office!