The Libertarian Party has announced the formation of a formal party organization in Snohomish County. People associated with the party have begun filing for seats on the Everett City Council. Here is a press release about the formation of the Snohomish County chapter…
The Snohomish County Libertarian Party (SnoCo LP) is excited to begin organizing. Its members are energized after attending the State Party’s April Summit. The county party held its first convention in late February. This formation will be the first time that Libertarians will have a formal presence in Snohomish County. The SnoCo LP’s formation coincides with the recent creation of chapters in King and Pierce counties.
The party’s membership includes members of diverse political experience. SnoCo LP Political Director Mike Luke and Communications Director Brian Luke were previously involved in the Snohomish County Republican Party for eight years. They changed party affiliation last year and Mike ran for the US Senate and Brian ran for the 2nd Congressional District.
Chair Anthony Welti stated of the SnoCo LP’s goals: “We aim to give voters a 3rd choice, one that is based on freedom and not control. By lowering the cost of living and increasing the personal freedoms an individual has we can create real reform and lasting change. We will exemplify this philosophy in any position we are elected to serve the people.”
The SnoCo LP’s election goals will be to support county Libertarian candidates in 2017 and have Libertarian candidates in every legislative and congressional district in 2018. In 2016, over 30 Libertarian candidates ran across Washington State, including two congressional and four legislative districts in Snohomish County.
Interest in the Libertarian Party has increased in the last few years. Election results from the Snohomish County Auditor indicate that Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson received 5.45% in Snohomish County in 2016, which is a huge increase compared to his 2012 showing of 1.44%.
With regards to the political climate, Political Director Mike Luke stated that, “when reviewing election results over the past few election cycles when the Libertarian Party had a presence, there is reason to believe the two major parties are losing ground with the electorate, especially as it gets younger. I believe voters everywhere are looking for more than just two choices and the Libertarian Party is the strongest of any of the third parties.”
The SnoCo LP’s next monthly meeting will be on Thursday, June 8th, 7pm at Alfy’s Pizza – 2317 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201.
For more information about the SnoCo LP, please see the following:
Website: https://snocolp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SnoCoLP/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/snocolp
May 18, 2017
Everett Government