LPJC

 
*************For Immediate Release******************
Libertarian Party of Johnson County wants voters to decide on jail expansion

GREENWOOD, IN -- In November the Johnson county council and commissioners unanimously approved a $23 million jail expansion project. This project will add to a Johnson County home and business owner’s property tax and possibly later to the county income tax.
 
There is the opportunity to put this issue on the May 2010 ballot by collecting 125 petition signatures by Dec 18th. On Monday Dec 7 the LPJC began collecting petition signatures. If the signatures are not collected the project will automatically be allowed to proceed.
 

Greenwood, IN -- Members of the Libertarian Party of Johnson County met last night to re-activate their County Party. A Convention was held to elect new officers, affirm by-laws, and discuss future plans. The Johnson County Party has been inactive in the last few years, but John Lowe took the lead in reorganizing the County several months ago. 

Erwin Salazar was elected to serve as Chairman. Salazar is a Greenwood resident, and currently works as an air traffic controller for the FAA. John Lowe was elected Vice Chair. Deb Turley will serve as Secretary, and Ed Dilts as Treasurer. 

In the coming months, Salazar has set simple, yet important goals for the organization. The Libertarian Party of Johnson County will work on building a web presence to promote the party and communicate with membership. They are also actively recruiting candidates, and will build the party through several strong State and Local level candidates in 2010.