October 6, 2005
BELLEVUE — The Libertarian Party of Washington State (LPWS) has selected Bremerton as the site of its 2006 convention. Convention organizer Penelope Wright explains, “we wanted to hold our convention in a beautiful area of the state in an exceptional facility that was easily accessible. The Kitsap Conference Center meets our needs perfectly.”
According to Wright, past state conventions have focused on membership issues and internal business. This time, however, the party is planning something much broader.
“The theme of our 2006 convention is ‘Building Tomorrow Together’,” states Wright, “We’re emphasizing the importance of cooperation in advancing the cause of freedom.” She further remarks, “We’re not just going to market our convention to current members, but to like-minded people who may not have gotten involved in politics before.”
The convention will feature speakers from nationally recognized public policy organizations such as the Cato Institute and the Reason Foundation. Presentations will focus on five subject areas: education, the environment, healthcare, property rights, and transportation. Issues that, according to Wright, “are concerns of every resident in our state, not just Libertarians.”
“Libertarians are building a party in the sensible center to put freedom of choice and responsibility back into your hands,” said Libertarian Party State Chair, Ruth Bennett. “We are most effective in districts like much of Kitsap County that elect both Democratic and Republican legislators. That’s where Libertarian candidates affect the outcome of close elections and can change the balance of power in Olympia. What a perfect place for the 2006 Convention!”
The convention will be held April 8-9, 2006 at the Kitsap Conference Center in Bremerton. Details about speakers and registration will soon be available on the party’s website.