Newly-elected Libertarian City Councilman takes office in Topeka

From Eric Dondero:

Former Libertarian Party State Chairman, and 2010 LP candidate for Governor Andrew Gray won a stunning upset victory for Topeka City Council in March, beating a 3-term incumbent. Topeka is the State Capitol and Kansas's second largest city. His swearing in ceremony was on April 11.

From WIBW.com, "New 2011 Topeka Council Sworn In" April 12:

Mayor Bill Bunten followed his weekly proclamations, by giving the microphone to Jeff Preisner and Deborah Swank, who received certificiates thanking them for their years on the council. Then came the swearing-in of District 2's John Alcala with his family alongside him.

And former Libertarian Candidate for Governor, Andrew Gray raised his hand to assume the job once held by Jeff Preisner, to represent Southwest Topeka in District 8.

The new council navigated its way through a long list of votes on new appointments. Once John Alcala tallied a 6-3 vote to become the new Deputy Mayor, Gray and Everhart were selected to serve on JEDO, the Joint Economic Development Board.

The newer members had a similar theme in their comments before adjournment of the one hour, 40-minute session. Andrew Gray and Chad Manspeaker thanked their constituents for the well wishes they received after their wins on April 5th.

Gray is now the highest serving Libertarian Party member in public office in Kansas. The other two include: Frederick Campbell, Anderson County Attorney, and Larry Manes, Allen County Community College Board. (LPKS.org)

Gray joins a growing list of Libertarian City Councilman in mid-sized, and even large cities across the US. Libertarians hold office most notably: Indiannapolis, Springfield, MO, San Gabriel, CA, Mountain View, CA, Caldwell, ID, Pahrump, NV, Glendale, CO, Winter Haven, FL, Bloomington, IL, Cedar Falls, IA, Seabrook, NH and New York City (dual-party Libertarian/Republican Dan Halloran of Queens).

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