ICYMI

Arizona – The AZPP had an in-person meeting last Wednesday. They have updated their bylaws to officially change the title of their “Native Chief” to “Director of Indigenous Outreach.” A special election will take place on Wednesday to fill that role. A game night is currently being planned. Finally, there is an effort to focus more projects and attention on the Phoenix area.

Endorsement – Jacob Anders, independent candidate for TN-04, received the endorsement of the USPP on a 4-3 vote. Due to the rushed nature of the meeting, Jacob has been asked to return for the 8/2 Pirate National Committee open meeting to answer more questions from the board. Jacob becomes our second Congressional endorsement after Michael Veloff, and our seventh total endorsement this cycle; by far the largest endorsement total in recent memory and perhaps in all our 20 years.

Maryland – the Maryland Pirate Party has slowly be building up membership, reporting a membership/interest total of 10+ people. More in-person events are being planned by the MDPP.

Pete Karas – Pete Karas, the Green Party nominee for Wisconsin’s Secretary of State, held a fundraiser in Milwaukee on Sunday and had multiple guests speak, including United States Pirate Party Captain, yours truly, Jolly Mitch. You can watch that livestream from the fundraiser here. You can jump to 6:00 mark to see the speech in full.

The meeting was rushed due to illness and birthday party related obligations. As such, there is some fallout to how the meeting took place. There is an expectation that the following two meetings on 8/2 and 8/9 will be more evenly paced and not expected to be sent to an early conclusion. Check out our latest meeting here.

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