ICYMI: Updates from the 1/11 Meeting
ICYMI
Candidate News – Timothy Grady, independent gubernatorial from Ohio and candidate endorsed by the Pirate Party, was a guest on Talk the Plank! on Saturday. You can check out that episode here.
Hunter Rand, Pirate candidate running in the nonpartisan Sparks City Council race in Nevada, appeared on the US Transhumanist Party‘s Virtual Enlightenment Salon on Sunday, which you can find here.
Another Pirate candidate will be properly revealed on Wednesday, one which we are proud to reveal more than happy to endorse. During last night’s meeting, the endorsement was made official and is no secret to anyone watching last night’s meeting. Even as such, the official announcement will come Wednesday.
Committee News – No major updates from IT Committee. Outreach Committee met and discussed different ideas to help state parties, including business cards and in-person recruiting. Platform committee has been asked to explore both the idea of term limits and #ProjectNoCap, the latter being a Mr. Beat started project to uncap the United States House of Representatives.
Massachusetts – Preparations are actively being made for the 2026 Pirate National Conference in Boston. The conference will be hybrid with both in-person and online options to attend. The conference will take prior to the FIFA World Cup, and given Boston will play host, it is advised that those looking to attend book early before prices begin to rise. The conference will begin June 6th and is expected to conclude on the 7th. We WILL be on a boat for the conference.
You can check out the latest Pirate National Committee meeting here.