Geoff Neale
| Geoff Neale | |
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| Chairman of the Libertarian National Committee | |
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In office 2002–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Lark |
| Succeeded by | Michael Dixon |
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In office May 2012 – June 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Hinkle |
| Succeeded by | Nicholas Sarwark |
| Libertarian Party of Texas State Chair | |
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In office 1998–2002 | |
| Preceded by | Jay Manifold |
| Succeeded by | David DeLamar |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Libertarian |
Geoffrey J. Neale is the former chair of the Libertarian National Committee (LNC), the executive body of the Libertarian Party of the United States. He served two non-consecutive terms in that position. Neale's first term as LNC chair extended from 2002[1] to 2004. During the beginning of that first term he served for nine months unpaid in order to help the party financially.[2] He served his second term from 2012 to 2014.
In 2006 Neale was elected Treasurer of the Libertarian National Committee.[3] In January 2007 he resigned that position and was replaced by Aaron Starr.[4] Neale later stated that he had resigned as Treasurer because the committee had passed, over his objections, a budget that was unbalanced by $500,000.[5]
The 2012 Libertarian National Convention, held May 2–6, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada, saw a two-day election of officers and members-at-large of the Libertarian National Committee officers leading to the defeat of most of the incumbents who were seen as being part of a "top-down faction".[6][7] The voting for chair saw the first instance where "None of the Above", which was listed as a choice on the party ballot, received more votes than any of the candidates for chair. After a new list of individuals was nominated, Neale was elected chair.[8][9]
At the 2014 Libertarian National Convention in Columbus, Ohio, Neale was defeated by Nicholas Sarwark in his bid for re-election as LNC chair.[10] However, Neale was appointed to help with the creation of the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties. The alliance officially formed on March 6, 2016.[11]
References
- ↑ Libertarian Party Still Small, Consistent, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, July 8, 2002.
- ↑ Geoff Neale's nomination speech for LNC chair at Reason magazine writer Garrett Quinn's YouTube page at 1 minute.
- ↑ Minutes from the 2006 Libertarian National Convention, held July 1–2 in Portland, Oregon, from Libertarian National Committee meeting archives web page.
- ↑ Libertarian National Committee then-Vice Chair Chuck Moulton's attendance notes, no minutes of that meeting being available at the Libertarian National Committee meeting archives web page.
- ↑ Geoff Neale's nomination speech for LNC chair at Garrett Quinn's YouTube page at 1 minute and 40 seconds.
- ↑ Garrett Quinn,Gary Johnson: The LNC Chair Race is Exciting! Interesting!, Reason.com, May 6, 2012
- ↑ Garret Quinn, Starchild Is Here, Reason.com, May 6, 2012.
- ↑ Garret Quinn, Geoff Neale is the new LNC Chairman, Reason.com, May 6, 2012.
- ↑ Libertarian Party Takes Two Days to Choose Party Officers, Ballot Access News, May 6, 2012.
- ↑ "Nicholas Sarwark elected to lead Libertarian Party". Hammeroftruth.com. Retrieved July 1, 2014.
- ↑ "Libertarian Party World Alliance Underway". February 21, 2015. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
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| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jim Lark |
U.S. Libertarian Party National Chairman 2002 – 2004 |
Succeeded by Michael Dixon |
| Preceded by Mark Hinkle |
U.S. Libertarian Party National Chairman 2012 – 2014 |
Succeeded by Nicholas Sarwark |
