Libertarian Party of Pierce County

Libertarian Party of Pierce County Pierce County Libertarian Party is a grassroots group advancing individual liberty, limited government, and personal freedom in Pierce County, WA. Not exactly.

Our Positions (To see the Full Platform, please visit: www.LP.org/platform)

Campaign Finance

If you want to get corporations out of government, just make it impossible for government to grant special favors. If there were no unfair special privileges to buy, no corporation would have any reason to spend millions on political campaigns. Corporate Welfare & Crony Capitalism

Each year, TANF (what

most people consider "welfare") costs taxpayers about 60 billion dollars. At the same time, direct corporate welfare costs taxpayers about 92 billion. And that doesn't include the trillions in unneeded projects that enrich lobbyist backed corporations. The Libertarian Party absolutely opposes all corporate welfare, bailouts, and subsidies. We support a truly free market, not a market in which politically connected corporations get huge unfair advantages. Defense

Every unnecessary war is a bailout for defense contractors. To quote Mad Men, "Bombs are the perfect product. They cost a fortune and you only use them once." Through our taxes, we buy those bombs (and tanks, guns, planes, etc.) from defense companies like Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, and Raytheon. And the more enemies we make overseas (by killing), the more weapons we will later on have to buy from defense contractors. That's quite possibly why defense contractors spend so much money lobbying. During the surge in Iraq, for example, defense contractors spent $27 million on lobbying—about $50,000 per senator and congressman. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/21/top- defense-contractors-s_n_431542.html

And for a quick video on why foreign wars create enemies (and drive up demand for the weapons sold to the military by defense contractors), take a look at this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhxBM8ebECo

Drug Policy

The Libertarian Party believes in legalizing ma*****na. It's safer than alcohol, and keeping the safer drug illegal, while making the more dangerous one legal, is unscientific and illogical. Past that, we believe any drug should be legal. If you take a drug, it doesn't affect your neighbor. By what right does he stop you? If you steal to support your drug habit, or commit assault while high, then obviously that's different, but the problem is not the drugs; it's the robbery or assault. Who supports the War on Drugs? Prison guard unions, private prison contractors, and the like. In other words, the people who directly benefit from unnecessarily imprisoning nonviolent civilians are the actual proponents of this money-wasting boondoggle. Currency

In 1913, an ounce of gold cost about $20, and $20 would also get you a nice suit. Today, $20 won't get you a nice suit. But an ounce of gold certainly will. So why don't people just use gold as currency? As it turns out, it is illegal to do so! Currently, "Legal Tender" laws force Americans to use dollars (it's written right on every dollar bill.) The Libertarian Party believes that individuals should be allowed to use whatever they want as currency, as was the case for most of American history. That includes dollars, yen, gold, silver, platinum, copper, and whatever else people voluntarily agree to use. The Federal Reserve

Normally, if Congress wants to tax us, they have to go through a debate, pass a bill, etc. But the Federal Reserve, a private bank that is not under the control of congress or the president, can pump as much currency as it wants into the system. The more money in the system, the less your money is worth. As a simple example: if the Fed doubled the money supply, the purchasing power of the money you hold would be cut in half. In other words, the Fed has the ability to essentially tax you…without a congressional fight! Re-legalizing competing currency would reduce the power of the Fed. But the Libertarian Party also supports ending the Federal Reserve, and returning to a market-based currency. Education

Would you want to read a novel written by the U.S. Federal Department of Literature? Would you want to be forced to pay for the production of such a novel? Many have falsified the Libertarian position on education, saying that the Libertarian Party opposes universal education. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The Libertarian Party opposes government involvement in education, just as we oppose government involvement in literature. Education requires more than good intentions. It requires skill, brilliance, genius, and creativity. And right now, government policies get in the way of improvements in education. For example, one of the top private girls' schools in the world is the Holton Arms School. It started from a push cart. But today, due to government regulations, you could never dream of starting a school from a push cart — or from your living room, office, or computer. Unneeded regulations block great innovations. So who benefits from restricted competition? Public school teachers unions and their lobbyists. To learn more about these pernicious groups, and how they have distorted public policy and damaged education, take a look at the film Waiting for Superman, or watch the first few minutes of John Stossel's, Stupid in America: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx4pN-aiofw

The Libertarian Party believes that you should have the right to educate your children however you see fit, and that educators should be able to create schools that adapt to modern needs. That absolutely includes creating free schools for less wealthy families — without government interference. The government has no business blocking innovation, interfering with educational charities, and restricting choice. Welfare

Writing a novel takes skill, not just good intentions. The same is true of designing an educational method. And the same is even more true of charity. A great charity helps people transform their lives. A horrible charity makes people dependent. Government welfare, unfortunately, falls right into the latter category. The Libertarian Party believes that individual creativity, genius, and dedication absolutely have a place in charity. That's why we support voluntary, innovative charities, not government boondoggles. And just for the record: no part of the Libertarian philosophy suggests that charity should be driven by profit. That would be, economically speaking, completely insane. Instead, we believe that voluntary donations and volunteers can be far more effective than forced taxes and bureaucracies. After all, the Libertarian Party itself is entirely powered by donations and volunteers. And finally, a bit of economic reality. TANF, what most people consider welfare, costs about $60 billion a year. Despite that, Americans donate about $300 billion to charity a year. The Environment

In theory, environmental regulation makes sense. After all, the one thing we can all agree on is that we want to protect our environment, and maintain clean air and water. But the reality is that environmental laws are often misused. Sometimes politically connected groups use them to blockade competitors. Other times, politically connected groups push for regulations far laxer than what a private-property model would ever allow. A great way to start re-examining our approach to the environment is to look at Mark Grannis's article on the subject: http://www.grannisforcongress.org/blog/libertarianism- and-environment

Agricultural (Monsanto) Subsidies

The agricultural mega-corporation Monsanto, whose abuses were featured in the film Food Inc., currently produces over 70% of corn seeds in America. Thus, a pretty high percentage of current corn subsidies directly benefit Monsanto, and its army of lobbyists. The Libertarian Party believes mega-corporations like Monsanto should have to compete in a fair and open market. Corn subsidies, which benefit large, politically connected corporations like Monsanto, are not only unfair, they damage the food supply. All the high-fructose corn syrup in our food is a direct result of the government's subsidizing corn. For the same reason, we also oppose food-libel laws, which grant unfair protections to large, politically connected agricultural mega-corporations. Recently, raw milk raids have become popular. The reason is obvious; by raiding independent farmers that sell organic, raw milk, the government eliminates competition for giant milk factory farms. This is crony capitalism at its worst. Under the guise of trying to "protect people from themselves," the government violates property rights and reduces competition to giant agricorporations. The Libertarian Party opposes all agricultural subsidies, which are just a type of corporate welfare. We also oppose raw milk raids, and affirm the rights of individuals to seek healthy alternatives as they see fit. Social Security

If your goal were to rob retirement pensions, you might create something like social security. A large portion of social security payments is used to buy government bonds. This allows the government to issue more debt, and spend more money—on crony capitalism, unnecessary pet "projects", and the like. But don't we get interest on those bonds? Normally, when you buy a bond, you get interest. But guess who pays the interest on a government bond? YOU DO. In other words, congress gets to spend the principal (on its crony-capitalism riddled programs). And the interest is paid by the taxpayer! That's a horrible deal. Would you voluntarily invest in a mutual fund that had been historically repeatedly raided by its managers, that had a nonexistent rate of return, that had no obligation to ever pay you back a dime of your investment? After all, according to the Social Security Administration's own website, "Entitlement to Social Security benefits is not [a] contractual right." (http://www.ssa.gov/history/nestor.html) By what right does the government force you to buy into such a fund? The Libertarian Party recognizes that people have the right to invest retirement dolla

What in the world is going on in Kitsap? Sheriff's staff are resigning, interim appointments are occurring during a camp...
06/10/2026

What in the world is going on in Kitsap? Sheriff's staff are resigning, interim appointments are occurring during a campaign, current commissioners are weighing in, and now an outside agency is issuing statements of support at a curious time. Get out the popcorn, folks... it looks like things are about to get interesting! 😃🍿

Why Are Government Agencies Inserting Themselves Into This Process?

The recent coordinated statement issued by law enforcement agencies across Kitsap County raises a simple question:

Why?

No one disputes that local law enforcement agencies work together. Mutual aid, professional relationships, and interagency cooperation are essential components of public safety. The citizens of Kitsap County expect police departments and the Sheriff's Office to maintain those relationships regardless of who occupies a particular office.

But that is not what this statement was about.

At a time when the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office is entering a significant leadership transition, multiple government agencies, including Port Orchard, Bremerton, Poulsbo, Bainbridge Island, Suquamish, and Port Gamble S'Klallam, collectively issued a public declaration of their "full support, respect, and confidence" in the Sheriff's Office.

The issue is not whether those sentiments are genuine.

The issue is why public agencies felt compelled to launch a coordinated public messaging campaign in the middle of an unfolding appointment process and upcoming election.

The Sheriff's Office is a constitutional office accountable to the people of Kitsap County. The future leadership of that office is a matter for public discussion, public scrutiny, and ultimately voter determination.

Government agencies exist to provide services, not to shape public opinion.

When multiple government entities simultaneously step forward to publicly endorse, support, and promote another government institution during a period of uncertainty, citizens have every right to ask what purpose that serves.

If the goal was simply to reassure the public that agencies will continue working together, no statement was necessary. Cooperation is already part of their job. The public expects it.

If the goal was to influence public perception, that is precisely what government agencies should avoid doing.

The timing makes the situation even more concerning.

Kitsap County is preparing for an appointment process that will place someone in the sheriff's office before voters have an opportunity to make their own decision. During such a sensitive period, public institutions should exercise restraint and neutrality, not engage in coordinated messaging efforts that can reasonably be interpreted as institutional advocacy.

Adding to those concerns is the public involvement of County Commissioner Oran Root.

Commissioner Root publicly shared the statement and added his own endorsement of the joint statement:

"This! This is my community! It is an absolute honor to live and serve here! Public Safety is stronger than ever! Let's go Kitsap!"

Ordinarily, elected officials are free to express support for public safety professionals.

But these are not ordinary circumstances.

Commissioner Root is not merely commenting as a private citizen. He is one of the elected officials who will help oversee the process of appointing an interim sheriff.

That distinction matters.

The public expects commissioners to approach that responsibility with an open mind and a commitment to impartial decision-making. When a commissioner publicly amplifies and celebrates coordinated institutional support for the very office involved in the upcoming appointment process, it raises legitimate questions about appearances and public confidence.

This is not an accusation of misconduct.

It is a recognition that public trust depends not only on fairness itself, but on the appearance of fairness.

Citizens should never be left wondering whether elected officials have already aligned themselves with institutional interests before the public process has run its course.

The Sheriff's Office deserves stability during this transition.

The deputies and staff deserve respect for the difficult work they perform every day.

But neither of those realities explains why multiple government agencies felt the need to insert themselves into a matter that should ultimately be decided through a transparent process and, eventually, by the voters themselves.

Sometimes the best way for public institutions to demonstrate confidence is not through coordinated statements and public endorsements.

Sometimes the best way is to remain neutral, perform their duties professionally, and allow the people to reach their own conclusions.

That is how public trust is preserved.

And right now, preserving public trust should be the highest priority of everyone involved.

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Appreciate our friends at Libertarian Party of Kitsap County keeping an eye on these issues. A good read and follow up t...
06/10/2026

Appreciate our friends at Libertarian Party of Kitsap County keeping an eye on these issues. A good read and follow up to their prior post on the burn ban being pushed by the PSCAA. Plesae read and cosider sharing.

Burn Ban Followup:
Why Does the Burn Ban Apply to You, But Not Everyone Else?

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency wants Kitsap (as well as King, Pierce, & Snohomish) residents to believe its proposed ban on residential yard-waste burning is simply about clean air.

If that were true, the policy would apply equally to everyone creating smoke.

It does not.

The proposed rule only affects residents within the four counties governed by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency: King, Kitsap, Pierce, and Snohomish. It does not apply statewide. Meanwhile, Washington law continues to allow various forms of agricultural burning throughout the state when regulators determine it is "reasonably necessary" for agricultural operations. That includes orchard removal, orchard prunings, crop residue burning, pest control activities, and other agricultural burning conducted under state permits.

This raises an uncomfortable question:

If smoke is the problem, why is government focusing its regulatory efforts on homeowners cleaning up branches and yard debris while preserving exceptions for larger commercial operations?

To be clear, this is not an argument against agriculture.
Washington agriculture is important.
Farmers should be able to manage their operations efficiently.
But the same principle should apply to everyone.

If regulators recognize that orchard operators sometimes need burning because alternatives are impractical, too costly, or unavailable, then why are they unwilling to acknowledge that many rural homeowners face the same reality? Agricultural burning remains legal when regulators determine that "no practical alternative is reasonably available."

A homeowner in South Kitsap cleaning up storm-damaged trees after a windstorm may face many of the same disposal challenges as a commercial operator.

The difference is not the debris.
The difference is who has political representation at the regulatory table.

For years, Washington has allowed agricultural burning permits for orchard removal, orchard prunings, pest emergencies, and crop management activities because regulators recognize there are situations where alternatives are not practical or economical.

Yet PSCAA now argues that ordinary residents throughout Kitsap County suddenly have reasonable alternatives available at all times.

Have they proven that?

Consider a retired couple living on five wooded acres.

After a winter storm, several trees come down. Branches are scattered across the property. The couple is physically unable to haul the debris themselves. They do not own a trailer. They do not own a commercial chipper. Hiring a contractor could cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

For wealthier households, that may be an inconvenience.

For seniors living on fixed incomes, it can be a serious financial burden.

Washington's older residents are already facing rising property taxes, utility costs, insurance premiums, healthcare expenses, and inflation. Many are struggling simply to remain in their homes. Adding yet another regulatory cost to routine property maintenance may seem insignificant to regulators, but it is not insignificant to those living on fixed retirement income.

Now consider a working family with several acres of property.

They clear brush to reduce wildfire risk around their home. Under the current system, they may be able to dispose of that material through a permitted burn conducted under weather restrictions and safety requirements.

Under the proposed system, they may instead need to pay disposal fees, transportation costs, equipment rental costs, or contractor fees.

For regulators, that may appear to be a minor cost.

For families already struggling with Washington's rising cost of living, it is one more government-imposed expense added to an already long list.

And what happens when thousands of residents who currently manage debris themselves are forced into centralized disposal systems?

Transfer stations become busier.
Hauling increases.
Fuel use increases.
Costs increase.
Some residents will comply.
Others will delay cleanup.
Some may simply leave debris where it sits.
None of these outcomes have been adequately discussed.

Nor has PSCAA adequately explained the cost of enforcement.

The agency has spent considerable effort discussing alternatives to burning. It has spent far less effort explaining who will enforce the new prohibition, what enforcement will cost, and who will pay for it.

If local governments, fire districts, or taxpayers ultimately bear those costs, the public deserves to know.

This is where libertarians see a familiar pattern.
Government rarely eliminates burdens equally.

Instead, it often creates systems in which politically organized interests receive exemptions, permits, exceptions, and accommodations while ordinary citizens face increasingly restrictive rules.

Large institutions have lobbyists.
Average homeowners do not.

Large organizations have attorneys and regulatory specialists.
Average homeowners do not.

Large interests are often treated as stakeholders.
Ordinary citizens are treated as subjects.

The principle at stake here is bigger than yard waste.

Equal treatment under the law means government should not impose burdens on one group while creating exceptions for another without a compelling justification.

Property rights mean individuals should be free to use and maintain their property unless government can demonstrate a clear and substantial harm.

And liberty means the burden of proof belongs to government, not the citizen.

If PSCAA wants to eliminate a longstanding property-use right relied upon by thousands of rural residents, then it should first demonstrate that the alternatives are truly practical, affordable, and accessible for everyone affected.

Not just for suburban households.
Not just for those who can afford contractors.
Not just for those who live near disposal facilities.
Everyone.

Until that burden is met, this proposal looks less like environmental protection and more like another example of government making life more expensive for ordinary people while carving out exceptions for everyone else.

That is not equal treatment.
And it is not good public policy.

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📻 TUNE IN: Jeff Lyon on The John Curley Show!Mark your calendars and join the conversation as Jeff Lyon appears on The J...
06/09/2026

📻 TUNE IN: Jeff Lyon on The John Curley Show!

Mark your calendars and join the conversation as Jeff Lyon appears on The John Curley Show on Thursday, June 11 at 4:00 PM on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM.

This is a great opportunity to hear directly from Jeff about the issues that matter most to our communities, his vision for the future, and his campaign for State House.

🎙️ The John Curley Show
📅 Thursday, June 11
🕓 4:00 PM
📻 KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM

Whether you're already supporting Jeff or just want to learn more about where he stands on the issues, don't miss this chance to hear an in-depth conversation with one of the candidates working to make a difference.

➡️ Tune in, listen live, and be part of the discussion!

Why This Event Matters — No Matter Your Party🇺🇸 Democrat. Republican. Independent. Libertarian. Unaffiliated. If you car...
06/08/2026

Why This Event Matters — No Matter Your Party

🇺🇸 Democrat. Republican. Independent. Libertarian. Unaffiliated. If you care about the future of our country, you should consider attending this event with Dr. Jo Jorgensen.

Too often, Americans only hear from voices that fit neatly into the two-party narrative. Whether you agree with Jo Jorgensen's views or not, hearing directly from a former presidential candidate, educator, author, and longtime advocate for individual liberty is a rare opportunity to engage with ideas that challenge conventional political thinking.

Dr. Jorgensen is more than a political figure. She is a psychology lecturer with a Ph.D. from Clemson University, a former business executive, the Libertarian Party's 2020 presidential nominee, and previously served as the party's vice-presidential nominee in 1996. She earned nearly 1.9 million votes nationwide in 2020, making her one of the most successful third-party presidential candidates in recent history.

What makes events like this important isn't blind agreement, it's exposure to different perspectives.

In an era when political discourse often happens through headlines, algorithms, and social media clips, spending time in a room with someone willing to answer questions, discuss ideas, and engage in conversation is invaluable. Whether your priorities are civil liberties, economic freedom, government reform, foreign policy, education, or simply understanding viewpoints outside your own, you'll leave more informed than when you arrived.

📚 Dr. Jorgensen will also be discussing her new book, offering attendees a chance to hear firsthand about the principles, experiences, and lessons that have shaped her public life.

The strength of a free society depends on citizens who are willing to listen, think critically, ask questions, and engage respectfully with people who may see the world differently.

That's why this event matters.

Come for the conversation. Come for the ideas. Come for the opportunity to hear a voice you won't often find in mainstream political circles.

Join us for an evening (or the full weekend) with Dr. Jo Jorgensen and be part of a discussion that goes beyond partisan talking points and focuses on the future of liberty, leadership, and civic engagement.



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Our friends at the Libertarian Party of Kitsap County are hosting a Candidate Q&A tonight in Port Orchard.If you're in K...
06/08/2026

Our friends at the Libertarian Party of Kitsap County are hosting a Candidate Q&A tonight in Port Orchard.

If you're in Kitsap County and want an opportunity to hear directly from local candidates, ask questions, and engage in the political process without media filters or pre-screened questions, check it out.

Local politics matters. An informed voter is a powerful voter.

See the original post for event details.

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🚨 TONIGHT IN PORT ORCHARD! 🚨

Want to hear directly from the people seeking to represent Kitsap County and Olympia? Join us tonight for a live Candidate Q&A and bring your questions.

🎤 Featured Candidates:
🔹 Kevin Tisdel (R) – Candidate for Kitsap County Commissioner District #3
🔹 Maria Littlesun (D) – Candidate for WA State Representative, 35th District Position 2

This is your chance to ask about the issues that matter most to you: public safety, roads, housing, taxes, economic development, government accountability, and the future of our community.

📅 Tonight – Monday, June 8
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Whiskey Gulch – 2nd Floor Banquet Room
2065 Bay Street, Port Orchard

🍔 Whiskey Gulch will be open for food and drinks before and during the event, so come early, grab dinner, and stay for the discussion.

💻 Can't attend in person? Join us on Zoom:
Meeting ID: 844 4098 1292
Passcode: 693103

No media filters. No pre-screened questions. Just real conversations with local candidates and the voters they hope to represent.

Whether you're Republican, Democrat, Independent, Libertarian, or simply concerned about the direction of Kitsap County, your voice matters.

Bring a friend. Bring your questions. Be part of the conversation.

We agree with our friends at LP Kitsap.The story of Marvin Heemeyer continues to resonate with many Americans not becaus...
06/04/2026

We agree with our friends at LP Kitsap.

The story of Marvin Heemeyer continues to resonate with many Americans not because of the destruction that occurred, but because of the frustration that can arise when citizens feel ignored by those in power.

The Libertarian Party does not condone violence or vigilantism. We do, however, believe that government works best when it is limited, accountable, and responsive to the people it serves.

Property rights matter. Due process matters. Being heard matters.

The lesson is not to celebrate what happened, but to understand why so many people see it as a warning about government overreach and the consequences of unresponsive institutions.

Killdozer Day: When Government Stops Listening

Each year, "Killdozer Day" sparks the same predictable reactions. Some celebrate Marvin Heemeyer as a folk hero. Others condemn him as a criminal. Both sides often miss the deeper lesson.

No decent society should celebrate violence, destruction, or vigilantism. The rule of law matters. Peaceful dispute resolution matters. Property rights matter. The events of June 4, 2004, should never be viewed as a blueprint for political action.

But neither should they be dismissed as the irrational outburst of a madman.

What makes the story endure is that many Americans, especially small business owners, independent contractors, farmers, and working people, recognize something familiar in the frustrations that preceded it. They see a man who believed he was being ignored by local authorities, squeezed by bureaucracy, and left without meaningful recourse. Whether every grievance was justified is almost beside the point. The public fascination with the story reflects a broader concern: what happens when citizens believe government no longer serves them but instead stands above them?

Libertarians have long warned that concentrated power, even at the local level, carries risks. We often think of government overreach as something that comes from Washington, D.C. Yet some of the most consequential exercises of power occur in city halls, zoning boards, planning commissions, permitting offices, and regulatory agencies. These institutions can profoundly affect livelihoods, property rights, and economic opportunity.

Most public servants are not villains. Most regulations are not created with malicious intent. But systems do not have to be malicious to become harmful. They only have to become unresponsive.

A permit delayed. A hearing ignored. A business trapped in procedural limbo. A property owner facing endless obstacles imposed by people who bear none of the consequences. Individually, these may seem minor. Collectively, they can create a sense of powerlessness that corrodes trust in institutions.

The central question raised by the Heemeyer story is not whether his actions were justified, they were not. The question is why so many ordinary people sympathize with the feeling that led to them.

That sympathy should serve as a warning.

A healthy republic depends on citizens believing they can be heard through peaceful means. When people trust that grievances can be addressed through elections, courts, public meetings, and open dialogue, social stability follows. When those mechanisms appear inaccessible, arbitrary, or captured by special interests, frustration grows.

This is why government accountability matters. It is why transparency matters. It is why strong property rights matter. It is why local officials should be humble in exercising authority over the lives of others.

Marvin Heemeyer once said, "I was always willing to be reasonable until I had to be unreasonable. Sometimes reasonable men must do unreasonable things."

The tragedy is not that he became unreasonable. The tragedy is that he believed he had run out of reasonable options.

A free society should work tirelessly to ensure no citizen reaches that conclusion.

The lesson of Killdozer Day is not that government should fear its people. Nor is it that people should take justice into their own hands. The lesson is that government should listen before frustration turns into alienation, and alienation turns into despair.

Libertarians understand that the greatest safeguard against conflict is not more power, more bureaucracy, or more regulation. It is a government restrained by clear limits, accountable to the people it serves, and respectful of the rights it exists to protect.

When citizens lose faith that those principles still apply, everyone loses.

That is the real warning behind the story of Killdozer.

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Why Support the Libertarian Party of Pierce County?Why Support/Join the Libertarian Party of Washington? Washington vote...
06/03/2026

Why Support the Libertarian Party of Pierce County?
Why Support/Join the Libertarian Party of Washington?

Washington voters are often told they have choices.

Yet election after election, the political conversation is dominated by the same two parties, the same institutions, and many of the same assumptions about how government should operate.

For those who believe in individual liberty, personal responsibility, free markets, civil liberties, and limited government, the question becomes simple:

Who speaks for us?

The Libertarian Party of Washington exists to ensure that the principles of liberty remain part of the political conversation across our state. The Libertarian Party of Pierce County exists to bring those same principles to local communities where government decisions directly affect our daily lives.

Together, they form a vital partnership that gives liberty a voice at every level of government.

-Why Washington Needs the Libertarian Party

The Libertarian Party of Washington is more than a political organization.

It recruits and supports candidates, advocates for policy reform, educates voters, maintains party infrastructure, and works to ensure that Washington voters have an alternative to the two-party establishment.

In a state where the Top-Two Primary system makes it difficult for smaller parties to compete, maintaining an independent voice requires dedicated members and supporters who are willing to invest in the long-term future of political choice.

Without the Libertarian Party of Washington, many discussions about government spending, taxation, regulatory reform, civil liberties, criminal justice reform, and individual rights would receive far less attention in public debate.

Even when Libertarians are not winning elections, they are helping shape the conversation.

Political change often begins with ideas long before it begins with victories.

-Why Pierce County Matters

While state politics often receive the headlines, local government has a more immediate impact on our daily lives.

County officials influence public safety policies, land-use regulations, transportation priorities, taxation, permitting processes, and countless other decisions that affect families, workers, homeowners, renters, and businesses throughout Pierce County.

The Libertarian Party of Pierce County exists to ensure that these decisions are examined through the lens of liberty and accountability.

When local officials propose new spending, Libertarians ask whether taxpayers are receiving value.

When new regulations are proposed, Libertarians ask whether they solve a problem without unnecessarily restricting freedom.

When government expands its authority, Libertarians ask whether individual rights are being protected.

Those questions matter.

And they deserve to be asked consistently.

-Political Competition Improves Government

A healthy political system depends on competition.

Businesses improve when consumers have choices. Schools improve when parents have options. Government improves when elected officials know they will be challenged by new ideas and different perspectives.

The Libertarian Party provides that challenge.

Throughout history, many reforms that are now widely accepted began as minority viewpoints championed by people willing to question prevailing political assumptions.

Whether discussing criminal justice reform, government transparency, privacy protections, civil liberties, or economic freedom, new ideas often begin outside the political mainstream.

The role of the Libertarian Party is to ensure those ideas are represented and heard.

-Membership Is an Investment in Liberty

Neither the Libertarian Party of Washington nor the Libertarian Party of Pierce County receives government funding.

Neither relies on large institutional interests to sustain its work.

Everything we do is made possible by people who voluntarily choose to support the cause of liberty.

Membership dues and donations help us:

* Recruit and support candidates.
* Educate voters and engage communities.
* Maintain party operations and outreach efforts.
* Organize events and local activism.
* Advocate for liberty-focused policies.
* Expand political choice throughout Washington.

Every member strengthens our movement.

Every volunteer expands our reach.

Every donation helps build a future where liberty has a stronger voice in Washington politics.

-Why It Matters

The question is not whether every voter agrees with every Libertarian position.

The question is whether Washington benefits from having more ideas, more political competition, and more voices advocating for individual freedom.

The answer should be obvious.

A government that faces meaningful competition becomes more accountable.

A political system with more choices becomes more representative.

A community with more engaged citizens becomes stronger.

That is why the Libertarian Party of Washington matters.

That is why the Libertarian Party of Pierce County matters.

And that is why we invite you to join us.

Because Pierce County, and Washington as a whole,needs more voices, not fewer.

Jo Jorgensen is coming to Washington!Join the Libertarian Party of Washington for a special two-day event with Jo Jorgen...
06/03/2026

Jo Jorgensen is coming to Washington!

Join the Libertarian Party of Washington for a special two-day event with Jo Jorgensen, the 2020 Libertarian nominee for President, on June 19 and 20.

Friday, June 19
Dinner at Elliott Bay Brewing in Burien
6–9 PM

Saturday, June 20
Lunch, speakers, meet and greet, and dinner at Nile Shriners in Mountlake Terrace

Featured speakers include Jo Jorgensen, Cobi Clark, Bruce Guthrie, Jeff Lyon, and special guest Robin Koerner.

Jo has also recently shared interest in a possible 2028 presidential run, so this is a great chance to meet her, hear directly from her, and connect with liberty-minded people from across Washington.

Tickets are available now:
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LP Pierce County Agrees: Social Security Is the Ultimate Government MonopolyThe Libertarian Party of Pierce County stand...
05/30/2026

LP Pierce County Agrees: Social Security Is the Ultimate Government Monopoly

The Libertarian Party of Pierce County stands with our friends at LP Kitsap in asking a question that too few politicians are willing to answer:

Why should the government have the power to force Americans into a retirement program they cannot opt out of?

For decades, Social Security has been treated as a political third rail, something that cannot be questioned, debated, or reformed. Yet from a libertarian perspective, it represents one of the largest government monopolies in American life.

Every working American is required to pay Social Security payroll taxes into a system they do not control and cannot choose to leave. Unlike private retirement savings, these contributions do not create a personal asset that can be owned, managed, or freely passed on to future generations.

Social Security is not a personal retirement account. It is a government transfer program that relies on current workers to fund current beneficiaries. While supporters often describe it as a retirement program, the reality is that today’s payroll taxes are used to pay today’s benefits, with the expectation that future workers will do the same.

Libertarians believe Americans deserve a choice.

We trust individuals more than politicians and bureaucrats to make decisions about their own financial futures. Given the opportunity, Americans can save, invest, and plan for retirement in ways that reflect their own goals, values, and tolerance for risk.

Ownership matters. Personal savings and investments belong to individuals and their families. They can be built, protected, and passed down. They create real wealth rather than dependence on political promises that can be changed by future Congresses.

This debate is ultimately about more than dollars and cents. It is about liberty.

Government should not assume that Washington knows better than the American people how to prepare for retirement. Every dollar earned by a worker belongs first to that worker, not the state. The burden should be on government to justify taking someone’s earnings, not on citizens to justify keeping them.

Supporting liberty does not mean abandoning compassion. Families, communities, charities, mutual-aid organizations, and targeted assistance can help those who are truly in need. But there is a fundamental difference between voluntary assistance and compulsory participation enforced by federal law.

The Libertarian Party of Pierce County agrees with LP Kitsap that Americans deserve the freedom to decide how they save for retirement. The question is not whether retirement security is important, it is whether individuals should have the right to choose how they achieve it.

A free people deserve options, ownership, and control over their own futures.

Let Americans opt out.

Let Americans keep more of what they earn.

Let Americans build wealth on their own terms.

Social Security Is the Ultimate Government Monopoly

Americans are constantly told that Social Security is a sacred institution that must never be questioned. But from a libertarian perspective, the most important question is also the simplest:

Why should the government have the power to force people into a retirement program they never agreed to join?

Social Security is the ultimate government monopoly. Every working American is compelled to surrender 12.4% of their wages to a system they cannot opt out of, cannot control, and cannot pass on to their heirs. If a private company operated this way, forcing participation, prohibiting alternatives, and confiscating contributions under threat of legal penalty, we would call it coercion. When government does it, we’re told it’s compassion.

The reality is that Social Security is not a retirement account. It is a government transfer program. The money you pay today is not being saved and invested for your future. It is being used to pay current beneficiaries, with the promise that future workers will do the same for you. That arrangement may have worked when there were many workers supporting relatively few retirees, but demographic realities have exposed its fundamental weakness. The system depends on an ever-expanding base of contributors to sustain growing obligations.

Libertarians reject the idea that government should have a monopoly over retirement planning. Individuals are far better positioned to decide how to save and invest their own earnings than politicians in Washington. If workers were allowed to invest the equivalent of their Social Security taxes in private accounts over the course of a career, many would accumulate substantial assets that they actually own. Those assets could be invested according to individual risk preferences, protected from political manipulation, and passed down to future generations.

Ownership matters.

Under Social Security, a lifetime of payroll taxes does not create a personal asset. When you die, much of the value disappears with you. Under a private system, your savings become part of your estate. They belong to your family, not the government. Wealth can be preserved, expanded, and transferred across generations rather than recycled through a political bureaucracy.

Beyond the financial shortcomings lies an even deeper problem: liberty.

Every dollar earned by an individual belongs first to that individual, not the state. The burden should be on government to justify taking someone’s money, not on citizens to justify keeping it. Yet Social Security operates on the assumption that Washington knows better than workers how to prepare for retirement. It treats adults as incapable of making decisions about their own futures and uses federal power to eliminate competing alternatives.

That is the opposite of a free society.

A libertarian approach would not abandon those in need. Communities, charities, families, mutual-aid organizations, and targeted assistance programs can help those who cannot help themselves. But there is a profound difference between helping people voluntarily and compelling participation through government force.

The question is not whether retirement security matters. It does. The question is whether Americans should be free to choose how they achieve it.

Liberty means having the right to succeed or fail by your own decisions. It means owning the fruits of your labor. It means rejecting the notion that government planners are entitled to control your financial future.

Americans do not need another promise from Washington. They need freedom.

Let Americans opt out. Let them keep more of what they earn. Let them invest, save, and build wealth on their own terms.

A government monopoly on retirement is not security. It is dependence.

A free people deserve a choice.

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