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Libertarian Party of Montgomery County, Ohio
Central Committee Organizing Meeting Minutes
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 6pm
Location: Brixx Ice Co, 500 E 1st St,
Call to Order
Chair Pro Tempore Joshua Umbaugh called the meeting to order at 6:03 PM.
Roll Call
Present:
- Josh Umbaugh
- Michael Lopez
- Bruce Earnhart
A quorum was present.
Approval of Agenda
Michael Lopez moved to approve the agenda. Josh Umbaugh seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
Election of Central Committee Officers
Chair
Michael Lopez nominated Josh Umbaugh for Chair. There being no further nominations, nominations were closed.
Josh Umbaugh was elected by unanimous voice vote.
Secretary
Michael Lopez was nominated for Secretary. There being no further nominations, nominations were closed.
Michael Lopez was elected by unanimous voice vote.
Election of Executive Committee
Chair
Michael Lopez nominated Josh Umbaugh, incumbent, for Executive Committee Chair.
Michael Lopez moved to suspend the rules and elect unopposed Executive Committee candidates by acclamation. Josh Umbaugh seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
Josh Umbaugh was elected Executive Committee Chair by acclamation.
Secretary
Josh Umbaugh nominated Michael Lopez, incumbent, for Executive Committee Secretary.
Michael Lopez was elected by acclamation.
Treasurer
Michael Lopez nominated Joseph Hendrix, incumbent, for Executive Committee Treasurer.
Joseph Hendrix was elected by acclamation.
At-Large Members
Michael Lopez nominated Ben Schultheis, incumbent, for At-Large Member.
Ben Schultheis was elected by acclamation.
Michael Lopez nominated Bruce Earnhart for At-Large Member.
Bruce Earnhart was elected by acclamation.
Delegation of Powers
Michael Lopez moved:
That the Central Committee delegate to the Executive Committee all powers necessary to conduct the day-to-day business and operations of the Party, except those powers retained exclusively by the Central Committee under the Constitution, Bylaws, or applicable law.
Josh Umbaugh seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
Adjournment
Michael Lopez moved to adjourn. Josh Umbaugh seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
The meeting adjourned at 6:18 PM.
Libertarian Party of Montgomery County, Ohio
County Convention Minutes
June 18, 2026
Call to Order
The Convention was called to order at 6:45 PM.
Credentialing of Delegates
Chair Pro Tempore Josh Umbaugh appointed Michael Lopez as an Ad Hoc Credentials Committee. Mr. Lopez reported that delegate credentials had been verified prior to the call to order.
Roll Call of Prospective Delegates and Eligibility Affirmation
Present:
– Sampriti Shiv
– Josh Umbaugh
– Michael Lopez
– Ben Schultheis
– Joseph Hendrix
– Bruce Earnhart
No challenges were raised to any delegate’s credentials.
Michael Lopez moved to accept the Credentials Committee Report. Joseph Hendrix seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
Quorum Report
Total Delegates: 6
– Two-Thirds Majority Required to Suspend the Rules: 4
– Three-Fifths Majority Required to Amend the Constitution: 4
– Majority Required to Approve Motions: 4
Approval of Agenda
Michael Lopez moved to approve the agenda. Josh Umbaugh seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
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Amendment Proposal 1
To update the Constitution to provide for election of the Executive Committee by the County Central Committee and establish governance procedures during periods of ballot access contingency.
Proposed Amendment
INSERT after Article I and renumber:
Article II – Central Committee
Section 1. The Controlling Committee of the Party shall be called the County Central Committee (“the Central Committee”).
Section 2. The Central Committee shall meet within fifteen (15) days of certification of election of its members by the Ohio Secretary of State. At this organizational meeting, the Central Committee:
A. Shall elect a Chair, a Secretary, and such additional officers as it deems necessary to conduct its business;
B. Shall elect the County Executive Committee from eligible Voting Members;
C. May fill vacancies in its own membership from eligible Voting Members residing in the affected precinct or ward;
D. May establish any necessary operating procedures;
E. May conduct any other organizational business properly brought before it; and
F. Shall delegate to the Executive Committee the authority necessary to conduct the day-to-day business of the Party.
Section 3. The Central Committee may meet at such other times as it deems necessary.
Article III – Ballot Access Contingency
Section 1. Trigger.
In any election cycle in which the Party lacks recognized ballot access under Ohio law sufficient to elect members of the County Central Committee through the May primary election, the provisions of this Article shall apply.
Section 2. Temporary Governing Authority.
During such period, the powers and authority of the County Central Committee shall be exercised by the delegates assembled at a duly called County Convention.
Section 3. Executive Committee Election.
During such period, the County Executive Committee shall be elected by Convention delegates.
Section 4. Temporary Controlling Committee.
During such period, the County Executive Committee shall serve as the Controlling Committee of the Party for purposes of governance under this Constitution.
REMOVE from existing Article II:
«“The Controlling Committee of the Party shall be called the County Executive Committee (“the Executive Committee”).”»
and renumber accordingly.
AMEND:
«“Additional Executive Committee Members may be added during normal elections as decided by the Voting Members.”»
by replacing “Voting Members” with “electing body.”
AMEND:
«“Executive Committee elections shall normally be held during a regular County Convention. Special elections to fill vacancies may be held, as necessary.”»
by replacing the entire text with:
«“The Executive Committee shall be elected by the County Central Committee, or during periods of Ballot Access Contingency, by Convention delegates acting as the controlling authority under this Constitution. The electing body may hold special elections to fill vacancies, as necessary.”»
Adoption of Amendment
Michael Lopez moved to adopt Amendment Proposal 1. Ben Schultheis seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote.
The motion received the required three-fifths vote and was adopted.
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Adjournment Sine Die
Michael Lopez moved to adjourn sine die. Ben Schultheis seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
The Convention adjourned sine die at 6:49 PM.
Libertarian Party of Montgomery County, Ohio
Regular Business Meeting Minutes
June 18, 2026
Call to Order
Chair Josh Umbaugh called the meeting to order at 7:15 PM.
Roll Call
Present:
- Josh Umbaugh, Chair
- Joseph Hendrix, Treasurer
- Michael Lopez, Secretary
- Ben Schultheis, At-Large Member
- Bruce Earnhart, At-Large Member
Party Members Present:
- Sampriti Shiv
- Eric Fernando
A quorum was present.
Approval of Agenda
Ben Schultheis moved to approve the agenda. Bruce Earnhart seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
Officer Reports
Chair’s Report
Chair Umbaugh reported on the success of the Dayton Pride booth, with Lt Governor candidate James Mills. Discussion included contacts made through the event, including several prospective supporters from Preble County. The political quiz was well received, and the booth compared favorably with other political organizations in attendance.
Treasurer’s Report
Treasurer Hendrix reported the following account balances:
- Cash: $144.00
- Checking: $99.57
- Savings: $671.66
- Stripe: $4.42
Total Assets: $919.65
The Treasurer reported that the Party experienced fraudulent donation attempts through its Stripe donation page, commonly known as “card testing,” in which stolen credit card numbers are tested against a payment processor. Approximately 2,000 attempts were made. One transaction for $0.62 was successfully processed and subsequently refunded. Because the transaction fee was not refunded, the incident resulted in a net cost of $0.33 to the Party.
The Treasurer changed the donation page URL, which resolved the issue.
Secretary’s Report
Secretary Lopez reported increased engagement on the Party’s Facebook page, particularly through promotion of Libertarian candidates.
The Secretary discussed the possibility of utilizing the Libertarian Party of Ohio’s bulk mailing permit to distribute low-cost postcards purchased from Tom Pruss.
Bruce Earnhart suggested increasing mailer engagement by asking supporters questions such as why they identify as Libertarians and what issues are most important to them.
There are no minutes from March or April because the Committee failed to reach quorum. The Executive Committee on April 16 approved by emergency electronic vote a motion to authorize an expenditure of $95 for the purchase of yard signs from Tom Pruss, consisting of ten (10) 16”×24” signs at $7 each and one (1) 32”×48” sign at $25, with Mr. Umbaugh, Mr. Lopez, and Mrs. Umbaugh voting in the affirmative and Mr. Hendrix and Mr. Schultheies not voting, and a motion to call a county convention on June 18, with Mr. Lopez, Mrs. Umbaugh, and Mr. Umbaugh voting in the affirmative and Mr. Hendrix and Mr. Schultheis not voting.
The Secretary moved adoption of the minutes of the previous meeting. Ben Schultheis seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
Committee Reports
Communications Committee
Report was included in the Secretary’s report.
Activities Committee
Report was included in the Chair’s report.
New Business
Secretary Lopez moved to establish the Communications Committee consisting of:
- Michael Lopez
- Ron Browning
- Sampriti Shiv
Ben Schultheis seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
Secretary Lopez moved to establish the Activities Committee consisting of:
- Josh Umbaugh
- Erin Umbaugh
Ben Schultheis seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
Adjournment
Michael Lopez moved to adjourn. Ben Schultheis seconded.
Vote: Unanimous voice vote. Motion adopted.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Upcoming Meetings
Next Social Meeting:
Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Bennett’s Publical, Miamisburg, Ohio
Next Business Meeting:
Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Brixx Ice Company, Dayton, Ohio
May meeting cancelled due to conflict with Libertarian Party National Convention
April meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
March meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
Libertarian Party of Montgomery County, Ohio
February Minutes
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Brixx Ice Co, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:03 PM.
Roll Call
Officers Present:
- Josh Umbaugh, Chair
- Michael Lopez, Secretary
- Ben Schultheis, At-Large
Officers Absent:
- Joe Hendrix, Treasurer
- Erin Umbaugh, At-Large
Party Members in Attendance:
- Bruce Earnhardt
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda by Ben Schultheis, seconded by Michael Lopez.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote without debate.
Officer Reports
Chairperson’s Report:
Josh Umbaugh stated that the current political environment presents a favorable opportunity for Libertarian candidates, noting voter dissatisfaction with corruption and establishment funding. He emphasized the importance of encouraging participation in Libertarian primaries.
Treasurer’s Report:
Balances reported as follows:
- Checking: $100.00
- Savings: $571.17
- Stripe: $0.00
- Cash: $144.00
- Total: $815.17
Annual Board of Elections paperwork has been filed.
Secretary’s Report:
Michael Lopez reported that he initiated an emergency online vote to approve a press release condemning the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian refugees on January 31. Mr. Lopez, Mr. Hendrix, Mrs. Umbaugh, and Mr. Umbaugh voted in favor of the motion.
Michael Lopez moved the adoption of the previous meeting minutes.
Seconded by Josh Umbaugh.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Committee Reports
Communications Committee:
The TPS press release was posted to the party website and Facebook page and distributed to media contacts.
Activities Committee:
Nothing to report. The committee anticipates increased activity as Pride events approach and campaign season intensifies.
New Business
Michael Lopez moved that the Libertarian Party of Montgomery County authorize an expenditure of $500 for a Purple-level sponsorship of Dayton Pride 2026.
Seconded by Ben Schultheis.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote without debate.
Announcements
The A. Philip Randolph Institute will host its annual Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser on March 28 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at 313 S Jefferson St, Dayton. Josh Umbaugh has been invited to speak. Tickets are $20 per person; a table (seats eight) is $130.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Michael Lopez, seconded by Josh Umbaugh.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 6:55 PM.
Next Meetings
Next Business Meeting: March 19, 2026
Next Social Meeting: March 1, 2026
Libertarian Party of Montgomery County, Ohio
January 2026 Meeting Minutes
Date: January 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Brixx Ice Co, 500 E 1st St, Dayton, OH
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at about 6 pm.
Roll Call
Officers Present:
- Josh Umbaugh, Chair
- Michael Lopez, Secretary
- Ben Schultheis, At-Large
Officers Absent:
- Joe Hendrix, Treasurer
- Erin Umbaugh, At-Large
Approval of Agenda
Motion to approve the agenda by Josh Umbaugh, seconded by Michael Lopez.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote without debate.
Officer Reports
Chairperson’s Report: No formal report.
Treasurer’s Report:
Balances reported as follows:
- Checking: $124.46
- Savings: $521.78
- Stripe: $0.00
- Cash: $144.00
- Total: $790.24
Secretary’s Report:
Michael Lopez moved the adoption of the previous meeting minutes.
Seconded by Ben Schultheis.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
Committee Reports
Communications Committee: Nothing to report.
Activities Committee: Nothing to report.
Adjournment
Motion to adjourn by Michael Lopez, seconded by Ben Schultheis.
Motion passed by unanimous voice vote.
The meeting adjourned at 6:41 PM.