Franklin County Libertarians

FCLPO Executive Committee Meeting
2023-11-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | LPO Office, 6230 Busch Blvd, Suite 102, Columbus, OH, 43229, United States
While this is the regular monthly business meeting for the Franklin County Libertarian Party, visitors are always welcome.
LPO Office
6230 Busch Blvd, Suite 102
Columbus

December Social and Killer Raccoons 2!
2023-12-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse, 3055 Indianola Ave, Columbus, Ohio, 43202, United States
Join Franklin County Libertarians for pints and policy at Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse, then catch the annual screening of Killer Raccoons 2!
Studio 35 Cinema & Drafthouse
3055 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43202
6:30pm

FCLPO Executive Committee Meeting
2023-12-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Stewart Office, 649 High Street, unit C-2, Worthington, 43085
While this is the regular monthly business meeting for the Franklin County Libertarian Party, visitors are always welcome.
FCLPO Executive Committee Meeting
7pm, Dec 19th

649 High Street, unit C-2
Worthington (W New England Ave Entrance)
See photo, entrance is in tunnel under the building on W New England Ave.

January Social and Mike ter Maat for President
2024-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Villa Nova Ristorante, 5545 N High St, Columbus, 43214, United States
Join Franklin County Libertarians for pints and policy at Villa Nova Ristorante and meet Mike ter Maat, Libertarian Candidate for US President.
Villa Nova Ristorante
5545 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214, United States
7pm
Learn more: https://miketermaat.com/

Candidate Training - FCLPO
2024-02-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Whitehall Public Library, 4445 E Broad St,, Columbus, OH, OH, 43213, United States
Franklin County needs energetic people to run for office! Libertarian elected officials get to make policy that reduces the scope of government and increases personal liberty.
Join Franklin County Libertarians for a “Candidate Quick Start Training”.
Candidate Training – FCLPO
Franklin County Libertarians
Tuesday, February 06, 2024: 6:00PM – 8:30PM
Whitehall – Meeting Room 1

Candidate Training - FCLPO
2024-02-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Whitehall Public Library, 4445 E Broad St,, Columbus, OH, OH, 43213, United States
Franklin County needs energetic people to run for office! Libertarian elected officials get to make policy that reduces the scope of government and increases personal liberty.
Join Franklin County Libertarians for a “Candidate Quick Start Training”.
Candidate Training – FCLPO
Franklin County Libertarians
Thursday, February 15, 2024: 6:30PM – 8:30PM
Whitehall – Meeting Room 2

FCLP Feb Social
2024-02-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Pins Mechanical Easton, 4117 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Join Franklin County Libertarians for drinks and local politics.

FCLPO Executive Committee Meeting
2024-02-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-04-16 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-05-21 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-06-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-16 19:00 - 20:30 | John Stewart’s Office, 649 High Street, unit C-2, Worthington, 43085, United States
While this is the regular monthly business meeting for the Franklin County Libertarian Party, visitors are always welcome.
FCLPO Executive Committee Meeting
7pm, Feb 20th

649 High Street, unit C-2
Worthington (W New England Ave Entrance)
See photo, entrance is in tunnel under the building on W New England Ave.

VENUE CHANGE! “Yost” Roast - Comedy Roast Fundraiser to End Qualified Immunity
2024-03-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Hilton Columbus/Polaris, 8700 Lyra Dr, Columbus, OH, 43240, United States
You’re Invited to the
“Yost” Roast

Comedy Roast Fundraiser to
End Qualified Immunity

Sunday, March 3rd, 8pm Hilton Columbus/Polaris8700 Lyra Dr, Columbus$30 At The Door(Doors Open At 7pm)
Presented byThe Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity

📣 Franklin County Local Government Conference 📣
2024-03-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Blacklick Woods Golf Course, 7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068, United States
Join Special Guest Cara Schulz, Mayor Cassaundra Fryman and Comedian Travis Irvine to discuss “participatory budgeting”, building community focused organizations and running for local office!

Lunch is on us! Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly!

Date: Sat 03/23/2024 12am to 4pm

Location: Blacklick Woods Golf Course

7309 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068

About Participatory Budgeting

Originally developed in Porto Alegre, Brazil, participatory budgeting is a mechanism to directly involve the community in the budgeting of their tax dollars, now found in many communities worldwide.

Currently adopted by the City of Burnsville, MN and under active exploration by the City of Minneapolis, MN, the concept provides residents and property owners a method to direct a portion of municipal budget.

“Under plan, Burnsville property owners would be able to choose where some tax dollars go…

From the Star Tribune “Under plan, Burnsville property owners would be able to choose where some tax dollars go

The city is working to implement “participatory budgeting,” which allows residents to vote on spending for some public projects.

https://www.startribune.com/burnsville-property-owners-will-be-able-to-choose-where-some-tax-dollars-go/600302514/

From the City of Burnsville “Originally developed in Porto Alegre, Brazil, participatory budgeting is a mechanism to directly involve the community in the budgeting of their tax dollars, now found in many communities worldwide. City Council is currently exploring participatory budgeting and you are invited to be a part of the conversation.” https://www.burnsvillemn.gov/participatorybudgeting

From the City of Minneapolis “Participatory budgeting is a set of practices and methodologies to increase democracy in budgeting. Elements of participatory budgeting are currently used by thousands of local governments, public agencies, and other organizations around the world. Participatory budgeting has the potential to increase civic participation by marginalized residents and communities, build relationships, strengthen government credibility, and increase investment in innovative projects. There is an opportunity to integrate participatory budgeting practices into the Minneapolis budget process as the city shifts to a biannual budget and the Council reviews and revises the Budget Committee workplan.” https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/RCA/11780

https://lims.minneapolismn.gov/Download/RCAV2/33954/Participatory-Budgeting-Overview-and-Introduction.pdf?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=

Learn more: https://www.participatorybudgeting.org

Special Guest Speaker Cara Schulz will present on “participatory budgeting”, the concept of local government putting aside a portion of the municipal budget for residents to direct based on direct voting. Running for Local Office – Travis Irvine Building Community Focused Organizations – Mayor Cassaundra Fryman

Date: Sat 03/23/2024 12am to 4pm

Location: Blacklick Woods Golf Course

7309 E Livingston Ave

Reynoldsburg, OH, 43068

Learn more about facility: https://ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=FR&FMID=2531811 Learn more: https://www.fclpo.org/%f0%9f%93%a3-save-the-date-franklin-county-libertarian-local-government-conference-%f0%9f%93%a3/

About Cara Schulz – City Council Member, City of Burzville, MN. Cara is a dedicated liberty activist involved with a variety of causes in and around her city. Cara is an Air Force veteran who does a wonderful job covering a variety of policy topics [that] …we think are practical, effective messages for citizens of any city.

https://caraschulz.com

About Cassaundra Fryman – Mayor, Plymouth, Ohio. Cassaundra is focused on fostering stronger ties in both counties we call home, building a network that strengthens our community and becomes a pipeline for more resources and opportunities.

https://www.plymouthoh.org/index.asp?SEC=D0CAC26C-5B1C-4747-A8BE-83EDD7566B8C&DE=E22C7BD2-2CF2-436A-8962-601ADAA7E26D

About Travis Irvine – Comedian, journalist, filmmaker, 2018 Libertarian Party of Ohio candidate for Governor of Ohio.

https://twitter.com/travisirvineusa?lang=en

Lunch catered by Pitabilities https://www.pitabilities.com/catering

Learn more about facility: https://ohfranklinctyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=FR&FMID=2531811

The Franklin County Local Government Conference is presented by the Franklin County Libertarians, with support from The Gahanna Foundation.

Fairfield County Libertarians Meet Up
2024-04-06 19:30 - 21:00 | Rule 3, 650 Windmiller Dr, Pickerington, OH, 43147, United States
Join Fairfield County Libertarians at the bowling alley, Rule 3 in Pickerington on 4/6 at 7:30 for pints and policy.

FCLP Apr Social
2024-04-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Level One Bar + Arcade, 130 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH, 43235, United States

Meet the Candidate - Eric Terford
2024-07-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Whitehall Library, 4445 E Broad St, Columbus, 43213, United States
Join Eric Terford to discuss your concerns and the opportunities within Ohio’s 2nd House District.
Where: Whitehall Library Meeting Room 3 4445 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213 When: Wed, July 24th @ 7pm

Meet the Candidate - Brandy Seymour
2024-08-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Karl Road Library, 5590 Karl Rd, Columbus, 43229, 43229, United States
Join Brandy Seymour to discuss your concerns and the opportunities within Ohio’s 9th House District.
Where: Karl Road Library Conference Room 3 4445 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213 When: Sat Aug 3rd @ 1pm

FCLPO Executive Committee Meeting
2024-08-08 19:00 - 20:30 | The Pub Out Back, 679 High Street, Worthington, 43085, United States
While this is the regular monthly business meeting for the Franklin County Libertarian Party, visitors are always welcome.
FCLPO Executive Committee Meeting
7pm, August 8th

679 High Street
Worthington
Location: Back room at The Pub Out Back

FCLPO Candidate Endorsement Meeting
2024-08-08 20:00 | The Pub Out Back, 679 High Street, Worthington, 43085, United States
Special Meeting Announcement
The Executive Committee of the Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio will be hosting a special meeting to discuss and endorse Libertarian candidates for the 2024 General Election.
The following candidates have been certified by the Franklin County Board of Elections to appear on the ballot in November:
Brandy Seymour – State Representative for District 9
Eric Terford – State Representative for District 2
Drake Lundstrom – County Treasurer
Candidate endorsements from a county political party hold significant importance in elections. These endorsements serve as a signal to voters about the candidate’s alignment with party values and policies. Trust in the party often translates to trust in the endorsed candidate, providing credibility and legitimacy. Endorsements can also lead to increased campaign support, including financial contributions, volunteer efforts, and access to party resources. Media attention and public visibility tend to rise with such endorsements, amplifying the candidate’s message. Additionally, endorsements mobilize the party’s base, ensuring a more robust voter turnout in favor of the endorsed candidate.
Thursday, Aug 8th, 8pm
Back room at The Pub Out Back
679 High Street
Worthington
Get Directions

FCLPO Social
2024-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Level One Bar + Arcade, 130 Hutchinson Ave, Columbus, OH, 43235, United States
Join Franklin County Libertarians for pints and policy.
Mon, Aug 19th, at 6:30 pm
Level One Bar and Arcade
130 Hutchinson Ave,
Columbus

Dinner with Chase
2024-08-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Antrim Park Shelterhouse
Join Libertarian candidate for President Chase Oliver and Franklin County Libertarians for dinner, comedy and live music.
Saturday, 24th, 6-10PM at the Antrim Park Shelterhouse!
Limited Seating! RSVP Today!
Donation Tiers and Donor Gifts.
$50 – Friend of the County Party
$100 – Philosopher – LPO Banner Mug
$250 – Activist – LPO Logo Embroidered Polo Shirt
$500 – Ambassador – “Eagle Laurels” Drawstring bag
$1000 – Strategic Partner – All of the above gifts.
$2500 – Influential Donor 😉 – All of the above gifts.
$50 minimum donation to attend. We will need phone number to confirm attendance. Event details will be sent with confirmation.
Click DONATE below to RSVP for Dinner with Chase

Donation Tiers and Donor Gifts.
$50 – Friend of the County Party
$100 – Philosopher – LPO Banner Mug

$250 – Activist – LPO Logo Embroidered Polo Shirt

$500 – Ambassador – “Eagle Laurels” Drawstring bag

$1000 – Strategic Partner – All of the above gifts.
$2500 – Influential Donor 😉 – All of the above gifts.
RSVP for Dinner with Chase

FCLPO Executive Committee Meeting
2024-09-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | The Pub Out Back, 679 High Street, Worthington, 43085, United States
While this is the regular monthly business meeting for the Franklin County Libertarian Party, visitors are always welcome.
FCLPO Executive Committee Meeting

679 High Street
Worthington
Location: Back room at The Pub Out Back

Campaign Training and Planning
2024-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Whetstone Library, 3909 N High St, Columbus, 43214, United States
Join Franklin County Libertarians to cover campaign training and planning for the November election and beyond.
Whetstone Library – 3909 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214
Recommended resources:
Election & Candidate Resources

Candidate Quick Start Video & How To Run Guide

How to Win a Local Election Paperback
by Lawrence Grey

Politics Is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change Hardcover
by Eitan Hersh

Guerilla Marketing: Easy and Inexpensive Strategies for Making Big Profits from Your Small Business Paperback
by Jay Conrad Levinson

FCLPO Social
2024-09-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Bier Stube, 1497 N. High St, Columbus, OH, United States
Join Franklin County Libertarians for pints and policy.
Thu, Sept 19th, at 6:30 pm
The Bier Stube
1497 N. High St
Columbus

Meet the Candidate - Eric Terford
2024-10-03 18:00 - 19:00 | 91 Flavors Bistro, 5186 East Main Street, Whitehall, 43213, United States
Meet the Candidate – Eric Terford
Thu Oct 3rd
91 Flavors Bistro
5186 East Main Street Whitehall, 43213
Elect Eric Terford Ohio House 2

Franklin County Candidate Forum
2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Columbus Metropolitan Library: Driving Park Branch, 1422 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH, 43205, United States
Meet Franklin County Candidates for a candid discussion on opportunities, challenges and polices impacting all Franklin County residents.
All Franklin County candidates and elected are invited and welcome.
Candidates confirmed to attend:
Drake Lundstrom – Candidate for Franklin County Treasurer
John Rutan – Candidate for Franklin County Prosecutor
Brandy Seymour – Candidate for Ohio House District 9
Eric Terford – Candidate for Ohio House District 2
Franklin County Candidate Forum
Thursday, October 17th, 6pm-8pm
Columbus Metropolitan Library: Driving Park Branch
1422 E Livingston Ave,
Columbus, OH 43205
The Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio (FCLPO) will host the “Franklin County Candidate Forum” on Thursday, October 17th, from 6pm to 8pm at the Columbus Metropolitan Library: Driving Park Branch, Meeting Room 3, located at 1422 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43205. The forum invites all candidates and elected officials to engage in an open discussion on opportunities, challenges, and policies affecting Franklin County residents.
The forum will provide a platform for open dialogue, fostering a deeper understanding of the issues that affect the community. All candidates, regardless of political affiliation, are encouraged to participate. FCLPO aims to create an inclusive space where elected officials and those seeking office can share their perspectives and proposed solutions to the most pressing concerns.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from candidates about their plans and initiatives on key local issues such as education, public safety, economic development, and social services. The forum will also address how current policies are shaping the future of Franklin County and what can be done to improve the lives of residents.
By hosting this forum, FCLPO hopes to encourage transparency and active participation in the political process, while giving voters the chance to make informed decisions in the upcoming election. The event will also provide a unique opportunity for elected officials and candidates to connect with constituents, listen to their concerns, and discuss potential paths forward.
The Franklin County Candidate Forum is open to the public, and all Franklin County residents are invited to attend.
Columbus Metropolitan Library: Driving Park Branch1422 E Livingston Ave,Columbus, OH 43205

Election Watch Party
2024-11-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Pins Mechanical Easton, 4117 Worth Ave, Columbus, OH, 43219, United States
Join Franklin County Libertarians to celebrate our candidates, ballot access and another election to forward Libertarian principles into public policy.
It’s the most important Election Watch Party of your lifetime. 😉
