Art Olivier
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Art Olivier | |
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_(cropped).jpg) Olivier in 2006 | |
| Mayor of Bellflower, California | |
| In office 1998–1999 | |
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| Born | August 24, 1957 Lynwood, California |
| Political party | Libertarian |
| Spouse(s) | Joyce (m. 1987, div. 2022) |
| Occupation | Film Director, Politician |
Arthur C. Olivier (born August 24, 1957) is an American politician. He used to be the former mayor of Bellflower, California. In 2000, he ran as the Libertarian candidate for vice president in the United States presidential election.[1]
He is now trying to become the Libertarian Party's presidential candidate for the 2024 election.[2][3]
Art Olivier went to Cerritos College He got a degree in Design Technology. He has three kids.
Olivier served as a councilman, Acting Mayor, and mayor of Bellflower, California. He's also a Realtor. During his time on the City Council, Olivier privatized the city's tree trimming, crossing guards, street sweeping, and Building Department. He also got rid of the city's lighting tax.
Campaigns[change | change source]
2000 Libertarian Vice Presidential Nominee
On July 4, 2000, Olivier was chosen as the Libertarian Party's Vice Presidential nominee for the 2000 Presidential Election. He beat Steve Kubby on the second ballot. He ran with Harry Browne.[4] They got 5th place and 384,431 votes.
2006 California Gubernatorial Campaign
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Art Olivier and Lynette Shaw campaigning for Governor and Assistant Governor.
In the 2006 California Gubernatorial Election, Olivier ran angainst Arnold Schwarzenegger and Phil Angelides. He said he appeared on more talk radio shows than all other candidates combined. [5] Olivier finished in 4th place. He got around 1% of the vote.
2024 Libertarian Presidential Campaign
Olivier is running for president in the 2024 Libertarian Party primaries. He's one of 12 main candidates. In Pennsylvania, he got 4 votes, his highest number. Right now, he only has 5 votes .[6]
Olivier couldn't get on the ballot for any Super Tuesday states, so he decided to do a write-in campaign in those states. However, he didn't receive any votes.[3]
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Minuteman ?s Libertarian Party Candidate". reason.com. 22 August 2006. Archived from the original on 19 January 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ↑ "2000 VP Nominee, Art Olivier, Seeks 2024 Libertarian Party Presidential Nomination". The Californier. Archived from the original on 2024-01-19. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Micro, George (March 17, 2024). "Results of the 2024 Libertarian Presidential Primary in North Carolina". Archived from the original on March 17, 2024. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Libertarian Party National Convention". C-Span. July 2, 2000. Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
- ↑ Olivier, Art. "2000 Libertarian Vice President Nominee". A Passion for Freedom. Archived from the original on 2024-03-29. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
- ↑ "✨Official Straw Poll Results of the LPPA Presidential Candidate Debate✨". X.
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