Last month, the Libertarian Party of Florida held its Annual Business Meeting within earshot of NASCAR’s famous speedway in Daytona Beach. The convention was hosted at a central, affordable, and family-friendly venue to encourage maximum participation. The weekend started off with a bang at a well-attended shooting event at a local range, featuring LPF guest of honor Spike Cohen. Attendees enjoyed bonding over targets and trigger time, making it one of the most memorable moments of the weekend.

In addition to being a key year for electing new officers, there was significant party business to handle. A proposed realignment of regions generated lively discussion but ultimately did not gain enough support to pass. The Rules Committee voted to consolidate the Legislative Action Committee into the Platform Committee and the Affiliate Support Committee into the Membership Committee. These changes are intended to reduce redundancy, lighten workloads, and build a more efficient and effective structure to support future growth.

Outside of the formal business meeting, breakout sessions focused on campaign strategy and candidate support with Paul Diaz, onboarding for new Executive Committee members, and hands-on training in NationBuilder, our new and powerful customer relationship management platform.

Our Executive Committee

  • Chair: Matt Johnson
  • Vice Chair: Ed Appler
  • Treasurer: Juana Delacruz
  • Secretary: Lisa Gansky
  • Director at Large 1: John Morrisey
  • Director at Large 2: Larry Gillis
  • Director at Large 3: Omar Recuero
  • Region 1: Nicole Skelly
  • Region 4: Leon Armstrong
  • Region 5: David Salisbury
  • Region 6: Mike Simpson
  • Region 7: Joe Hannoush
  • Region 9: Dennis Misigoy
  • Region 10: Steven Paul Diter
  • Region 11: Bryan Beavers
  • Region 12: John Paff
  • Region 13: Steven Gallant
  • Region 14: Christopher McQueen

If you are interested in serving Region 2, 3, or 8, please reach out to [email protected].

You Heard It Here First

An exclusive announcement from the office of Altamonte Springs Councilman Jim Turney: our beloved “Uncle Jim” will seek a fifth term as Altamonte Springs City Councilman. A Libertarian since 1969, Jim has earned the trust of citizens across Central Florida through his optimistic leadership, fiscal responsibility, and transparent policies.

Good luck, Jim!

Calling All Volunteers!

The LPF is looking for volunteers. Are you tech-savvy? Do you have organizational skills or experience in fundraising? Are you self-motivated, optimistic, and a team player? Sign up at lpf.org/volunteer 

Please Give Today!

To better support candidates, county affiliates, and expand its digital presence, the Libertarian Party of Florida has acquired several tech tools to catapult the liberty movement in Florida to success. These include:

  • NationBuilder – a comprehensive digital platform and CRM
  • Agility PR – a media database and analytics solution for effectively targeting press releases

These tools have already proven their value in increasing voter engagement and success at the polls. Over the long term, they promise a strong return on investment—but we need your help.

  • NationBuilder has a recurring cost of $1,100/month
  • Agility PR has an annual fee of $3,000

Please pledge a recurring donation of $25/month to help cover ongoing LPF expenses—of which NationBuilder is a vital part. Or, make a one-time gift of $300 to help fund our indispensable use of Agility PR.

Your support of these essential tools helps the party thrive. Give now at lpf.org/donate

Thank you to all who attended! Looking forward to seeing you again in 2026, if not sooner!

In Liberty,

Marc Golob

LPF Region 14 alternate