Dear Libertarian,

I am writing to encourage you to run as a Libertarian for public office in Florida.

Florida Libertarians have a fantastic opportunity to have a substantial Libertarian influence on their communities by serving as elected officials on Special District Boards. There are more than 1,500 Special Districts in Florida, which act as advisory boards that address local issues like community development, soil and water conservation, transportation etc. (http://www.floridaspecialdistricts.org/).

Special Districts are easily accessible to Libertarians, as there are no ballot access restrictions. To be on the ballot in Nov. for a Special District, Libertarians must merely pay a $25 fee and submit their filing papers by June 20th. Special Districts are often uncontested, and are definitely winnable for Libertarian candidates who promote a positive community reputation. Additionally, campaigning for and serving on a Special District requires only a small time commitment; one compatible with your other obligations.

By serving on a Special District board, you can have a significant Libertarian influence in your community and reverse the increasing encroachment of local government. The difference Libertarians can make by serving on a Special District has been proven by the example of the Libertarians who acquired a majority on the Lee County Soil and Water Board (http://www.lp.org/downloads/lee_county_libs.pdf). These Libertarians eliminated the Special District’s excessively inefficient functions, and then returned its $100,000 budget-surplus to the voters!

Furthermore, serving as a Libertarian candidate on a Special District Board sets the foundation for future Libertarian candidates running for higher offices. For example, the Libertarians serving on the Lee County Soil and Water Board proved to their constituents that Libertarians are not typical politicians by returning money back to the taxpayer rather than spending it on wasteful projects. In this way, local elected Libertarian officials can show their community that the Libertarian Party is a principled political party, which they should support. Only with the help of individuals like you volunteering for candidacy can we give voters a Libertarian choice; so please, make this invaluable contribution and run for a Special District in your community!

If you are interested and would like more information, please email me or contact Florida LP Chair Karl Dickey at karldickey@gmail.com. We will notify your local Libertarian Party leadership so that they can help you find the best Special District office for you, and guide you through the filing procedure.

We thank you for your continued support and dedication to the ideals of peace, freedom and prosperity.

In Liberty,

Alexa Lamoureux

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