We are asking for a small $10 entry fee for non-RLC members. In order to vote or run for an officer position, you must be a dues-paying member of the RLC ($30 annually; $20 for students). Learn more or join at http://www.RLC.org/.

The Michigan chapter of the Republican Liberty Caucus will hold its annual convention at Andiamo Italian Restaurant in Novi on February 27 from 4:30 to 6:00pm.

The Convention will feature former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson.

In addition to hearing remarks from Governor Johnson, the RLC will also hold its annual business meeting to elect officers for 2010-2012. Hors d'oeuvres will be served.

For more information, contact Tyler Whitney at 517-420-3186 or tylerdwhitney@gmail.com

See you there!

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RLC Info. & Membership: http://www.RLC.org/
RLC Intro. Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OPJTjW7LHI
Governor Gary Johnson Info.: http://ouramericainitiative.com/

Event Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=285364314713
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Andiamo Italia:
http://www.andiamoitalia.com/novi/index.html
Map: http://www.andiamoitalia.com/novi/map.html
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Governor Johnson Bio:
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Gary Johnson is a Republican and serves as the Honorary Chairman of the Our America Initiative. He has been an outspoken advocate for efficient government, lower taxes, winning the war on drug abuse, protection of civil liberties, revitalization of the economy and promoting entrepreneurship and privatization.

In 1994, Johnson was elected Governor of New Mexico despite having little experience in politics. He defeated the incumbent Democratic Governor Bruce King in the general election as well as a former Republican Governor in the primary election.

In 1998, Johnson was re-elected as governor, defeating Democratic Albuquerque Mayor Martin Chavez by a 55% to 45% margin.

As Governor of New Mexico, Johnson was known for his common-sense business approach to governing. He eliminated New Mexico’s budget deficit, cut the rate of growth in state government in half and privatized half of the state prisons.

Johnson also shifted state Medicaid to managed care (which led to better healthcare by creating a statewide healthcare network that previously did not exist and which saved money) and reduced state employees by over 1000, with no firings. During his term, New Mexico experienced the longest period without a tax increase in the state’s history.

While in office, Governor Johnson vetoed 750 bills (which was more than all the combined vetoes of the other 49 Governors in the country at the time ) and thousands of line item vetoed bills.

Gary Johnson was term limited and could not run for a third consecutive term as Governor in 2002. He currently lives in New Mexico and has remained very active, competing in numerous athletic competitions. He is an avid skier, adventurer, and bicyclist who abstains from alcohol. In 2003, he climbed Mount Everest.