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2011 Indiana Libertarian Convention in LaPorte
The 2011 Libertarian Party of Indiana state convention will be Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1 in LaPorte. This year’s convention will feature several dynamic guests, including constitutional scholar and former Libertarian Presidential candidate Michael Badnarik, popular Survivor contestant and mentor for troubled teens Rupert Boneham, and more. In addition to guest speakers and […] -
Zoning Ordinance Clamps down on Home-Based Business
As reported in the Michigan City News Dispatch last week, local residents and small business owners have grave concerns about the proposed LaPorte County Joint Zoning Ordinance. Folks who work out of their homes may share in questioning the plan. The ordinance prohibits home-based workers from conducting business before 7:00 AM and from receiving deliveries […] -
What’s New, LaPorte? Draws Attention to LPLP Cartoon
Popular LaPorte community website What’s New, LaPorte? featured this LPLP political cartoon addressing the zoning ordinance issue. Read the article here. The cartoon is the work of Keith Pakiz. -
Michigan City News-Dispatch: Concerns Mount Over Proposed Zoning Plan
According to the February 11, 2011 edition of the Michigan City News-Dispatch, LaPorte County business owners are questioning the proposed countywide zoning ordinance. For example, area home builders (and the LaPorte County Surveyor) are concerned about the provision mandating a minimum of 30 acres to build a house. Heavily featured in the article are LPLP […] -
Libertarians Encourage Longer Review Time for Countywide Zoning Ordinance
Following a unanimous vote of its membership, the Libertarian Party of LaPorte County (LPLP) announced opposition to the proposed Countywide Zoning ordinance now being considered by city and county officials. Characterizing the ordinance as anti-business, LPLP leadership is proposing the ordinance review process be slowed down to allow the public more time to understand the […] -
Proposed LaPorte County Zoning Ordinance Attacks Property Rights
LaPorte County residents and property owners face a dire threat to their property rights with the proposed Joint Zoning Ordinance currently on the table.
