

The Libertarian Party of Virginia (LPVA), the 3rd largest political party in the Commonwealth, invites the media to its Special State Convention as they work to minimize the scope and expense of government and move public policy toward empowering Virginians to create the conditions for peace and prosperity. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE





WHO: Libertarian Party of Virginia



WHAT: The LPVA is holding a Special State Convention to nominate members to the State Central Committee, as well as for election to the National Platform and Credentials Committees, in anticipation of the National Convention to be held July 1-3, 2018, in New Orleans, LA. There will also be a presentation of the 2016 Libertarian Leader Awards.



Non-members may register at the door on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating will be limited, so pre-registration is limited to LPVA members only.



WHERE:



Meadowdale Library

4301 Meadowdale Blvd

Richmond, VA 23234



WHEN: Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Registration Opens at 12:30 p.m. The Convention Call to Order is at 1:30 p.m. and the State Central Committee Meeting begins at 4:30 p.m.



WHY: A Special Convention was called to address state and local needs and opportunities for Libertarians to run for public office, and to speak with citizens about the Party's positions and principles on issues of importance to Virginians. This event builds on renewed public interest in the Libertarian Party, in part as a result of the 2016 General Election, and is also a result of recent membership growth and changes in leadership.



OPPORTUNITIES: Interviews may be scheduled during lunch and registration time slots, or just before the SCC meeting. Photographs may be taken throughout, excluding the SCC meeting unless by special request. Planned speakers include the following: Bo Brown, Chair, Libertarian Party of Virginia; Cliff Hyra, candidate for the LPVA nomination for Governor of Virginia; and Jenn Michelle Pedini, Executive Director, Virginia National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), a state-registered non-profit located in Washington DC. Others will be announced. Please contact Hollie Ryan, Communications Advisor, at media lpvirginia.org to schedule interviews or to book limited space in the reserved media section.



More information and updates can be found on the new website or by contacting the SCC Secretary using the email provided.



General Contact: Jacqueline Mason, Secretary, info lpvirginia.org

