Athens —
The chairman of the fledgeling Henderson County Libertarian Party thinks many people share her party’s views, but don’t know it.
Desarae Lindsey of Tool was appointed to the job Jan. 1, and is hoping to grow the ranks, both in the number of members and candidates for office. Angie Patterson of Malakoff is the vice chair.
Lindsey leaned toward the Republican Party, until she compared its platform to the Libertarian’s.
“It’s basically a live-and-let-live philosphy,” Lindsey said. “We stand for smaller government, to stop policing the world, and we’re for equal rights for everybody, whether you’re a minority or not.”
Lindsey said she e-mailed the Texas Libertarian Party, and learned that there wasn’t a branch in Henderson County.
“Considering that we’ve just started doing this, I’ve been pretty impressed with the response,” Lindsey said. “In the November elections, we had 91 people in Henderson County who voted a straight Libertarian ticket.”
Lindsey is optimistic that the party can get some good candidates to run in 2014. One man has already indicated that he will run, but hasn’t decided which office he’ll be seeking.
Desarae Lindsey and her husband Tyler Lindsay have been full-time residents of the county for about two-and-a-half years.
“We were weekenders before. We moved here because we love the lake.”
Patterson grew up in Henderson County, and recently discovered that the Libertarian ideas meshed with hers.
“I was a Libertarian for years, but just didn’t know it,” Patterson said. “I’ve always considered myself fiscally-conservative. The basis for the Libertarian Party is pretty much smaller government. They want to minimize the role of the state, and maximize your personal liberty.”
Patterson thinks her biggest challenge is getting the word out.
“We’re going to start immediately. We’ve been using the social network, like Facebook, and we’ll be talking to the newspapers,” Patterson said. “We’re posting the meetings on a website called “Cedar Creek Now. The next election isn’t until 2014, so we’ve got time.”
Anyone interested can consult the Henderson County Libertarian Party Facebook Page.
Local News
Related Photos
-
1-19 Libertarian party logo.jpg
Discussion
Libertarians choose top officers for Henderson County
Chairman, Vice Chair explain their dedication to the party
- Local News
-
-
Too close to home
It was the kind of moment any parent would dread.
-
Give it to Jody!
The 50th annual Henderson County Farm and Ranch Tour concluded Tuesday with a luncheon on the floor of the Henderson County Fair Park Complex arena and the naming presentation of the Joe B. Fulgham Agriculturist of the Year.
The 25th recipient of the award was Jody Jackson of Murchison, whose farming and ranching operations started with a few cattle and some chickens then grew to one of the county’s most varied operations. -
County votes to sell old annex building
Henderson County officials on Tuesday narrowly approved contracting with an Athens realtor to list the old Courthouse Annex building for sale.
Steve Grant Real Estate was chosen to sell the property by a 3-to-2 vote. Precinct 3 Commissioner Ronny Lawrence and Precinct 4 Commissioner Ken Geeslin cast the dissenting votes. -
Burk to serve as next ACA administrator
Athens Christian Academy (Kindergarten through 6th grade) is pleased to announce Dale Burk as the new administrator beginning July 2013.
-
Bullying just got tougher
To reduce the prevalence of school age bullying the Athens Independent School District has added a new communications tool called Anonymous Alerts, allowing individuals to quickly, easily and anonymously report urgent information that they may otherwise be uncomfortable revealing.
-
Magnificent 7
The Athens Odd Fellow Lodge No. 961 and Athens Rebekah Lodge No. 23 has seven students who are receiving a $500 scholarship to Trinity Valley Community College for this year.
-
Area woman killed
A 49-year-old Mabank woman died as a result of injuries sustained when she was struck by a vehicle while walking on State Highway 198 in Payne Springs Friday night.
-
Lusk found guilty
A jury returned a guilty verdict on Tuesday against 36 year-old Danny Ray Lusk for sexual misconduct involving two children.
Henderson County District Attorney Scott McKee said the punishment phase of the trial which began May 14 was set to begin Tuesday in Judge Mark Calhoon’s 3rd District Court. -
Keep Athens Beautiful celebrates 25 years
Keep Athens Beautiful (KAB) celebrated 25 years with a banquet at Athens Country Club last Friday night. The evening was hosted by Darwin Winfield (not pictured). Peggy Rhodes (left) presented Hugh Armstrong (second from the right) the Margaret Myers Award. Carol Morton (far right) presented two people with the Hall of Fame Award — Jerry Wadell and Victory Roberts (second and third from left). Margaret Myers is also pictured with the award winners, third from right. View additional photos from the event at www.athensreview.com.
-
Art hits the streets in Mabank
The Mabank Branch of the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the fifth Mabank Festival and Art Show on Market Street in downtown Mabank this past weekend. Hundreds of people and more than 75 vendors attended the event. In addition to the artwork and other items for sale, there were food vendors and entertainment for children. View additional photos at www.athensreview.com.
- More Local News Headlines
-
Jodi Arias: Death Penalty Would Cause More Pain
Looking for Love? Take the Prague Metro
Crews Race to Find Survivors of Okla. Twister
First Person: Baby Falcons on a New York Bridge
Oklahoma: Images of Devastation, Reunion
Reunited Dad, Son: 'We Just Praise God'
Slow Pokes: Acupuncture Helps Sick Turtles
Moore, Okla. City of Reunions, Tears After Storm
Former IRS Chief: Can't Say How List Happened
Gov. Fallin: Okla. Facing Horrific Disaster
Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting
AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out
Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado
Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado
OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded
Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
