Macomb County and West Michigan residents have new options to join local Libertarian groups as these areas were “reaffiliated” at a recent meeting of the Libertarian Party of Michigan Executive Committee (LEC).
A third group in Genesee County is also attempting to reaffiliate.
The three groups from Macomb, Genesee and West Michigan were removed from the state party in recent years. Previous leadership disaffiliated these groups due to a party dispute. However, new leadership was elected at a recent convention.
Macomb County: There was a long discussion about whether Macomb County should be reaffiliated. New leadership has pledged to rebuild, and the vote to reaffiliate Macomb County was 10-4 with the Chair and Treasurer abstaining. Macomb County welcomes new and returning members.
West Michigan: The “Libertarian Party of West Michigan” was also reaffiliated by a vote of 11-4 with the Chair abstaining. West Michigan also welcomes new and returning members.
The West Michigan affiliate includes the following counties: Allegan, Barry, Kent, Ionia, Ottawa, Muskegon, Montcalm, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Mason, Lake, and Osceola.
West Michigan Chair Jordan Martin stated that the officers crafted the bylaws so that they have the ability to divide into smaller geographic areas in the future.
There was also an attempt to reaffiliate Genesee County. However, a new affiliate in the Thumb currently includes Genesee County, so this particular issue requires further review.
If you are interested in more information about joining any of these affiliates, please contact Tim Teagen at vcaffiliates@michiganlp.org
