April 3, 2006
BELLEVUE – The Libertarian Party of Washington State (LPWA) is holding its 2006 convention this Saturday and Sunday, April 8-9, in Bremerton. Unlike most partisan political events, which focus on internal business and membership issues, this weekend was planned with the public in mind.
“Our theme this year is ‘Building Tomorrow Together’,” explains LPWA Executive Director Travis Wright, “because we want to stress the importance of cooperation in achieving political change.” He adds, “We’re building a party in the sensible center to give every American more personal and economic freedom – and we’re working with like-minded people and organizations to make that happen.”
The convention will feature a broad list of speakers, including Washington Supreme Court Justices Richard Sanders and Tom Chambers who will address concerns about property rights in this state. Keynote speakers include former Libertarian Party presidential candidate David Bergland, Evergreen Freedom Foundation President Bob Williams, and television game show host David Ruprecht.
The line-up also includes policy experts from the Reason Foundation, Pacific Research Institute, Cascade Policy Institute, Washington Farm Bureau, American Association of Patients and Providers, and the CATO Institute. Presentations will cover such topics as education, environment, health care, transportation, and property rights.
“This is going to be a great event,” states LPWA Chair Ruth Bennett, “and I strongly encourage everyone to come spend a day with us.” She continues, “We have an impressive group of speakers and I think people will really enjoy the refreshing changes in our party, especially those who are tired of politics as usual.”
The convention is open to the public with single-day floor passes starting at $20. The basic floor pass allows access to all regular speakers. Passes for keynote events and meals can be purchased separately or in packages. The business session on Sunday afternoon is free to all LPWA members.
More information about the convention, including the schedule and registration, is available at www.LPWA.org/convention2006.