Niagara County
LIBERTARIAN PARTY
The Party of Principle - Maximum Freedom - Minimum Government
OFFICERS
Stephen Walsh
Chairman
Steve is a New York State licensed Optician, Real Estate Investor, and Debt Buyer. A self-described "student of freedom, liberty, and the Austrian School," Steve has been an outspoken advocate of libertarian ideas since the Vietnam War. He is also known to periodically dress up as Santa Claus.
Founding Member.
Elected December 09, 2015.
James Steele
Vice Chairman
A native of Western New York, Jim graduated from Tonawanda High School before serving in the Air Force as a computer systems operator. Now married and a father, he works as an Office Manager / Buyer. He is a Llibertarian because, "None of [the other parties] represent me...the individual that desires to live the life they want -- without interference."
Founding Member.
Elected October 12, 2015.
Kimberly Richards
Secretary
Kim is a recent transplant to Niagara County. A graduate of ASU with degrees in communication and political science, she previously worked with the Arizona Libertarian Party as a Campaign Manager, freelance writer, and grassroots activist. She hopes to use her education and experience to change the political landscape in New York by spreading the message of liberty.
Founding Member.
Elected August 01, 2015.
Francis Law has formally been of libertarian philosophy since the mid-80’s, but friends assure him that he has always been libertarian in outlook. As a seasoned financial executive and entrepreneur, he provides decades of experience for the monetary reporting of the Niagara County Libertarian Party. Mr. Law believes strongly in the advancement of liberty and the non-initiation of violence.
Founding Member.
Elected August 01, 2015.
Steve is a New York State licensed Optician, Real Estate Investor, and Debt Buyer. A self-described "student of freedom, liberty, and the Austrian School," Steve has been an outspoken advocate of libertarian ideas since the Vietnam War. He is also known to periodically dress up as Santa Claus.
Founding Member.
Elected October 12, 2015.
Francis Law
Treasurer
Stephen Walsh
Representative to the State Committee