Matthew Nye, of Melbourne, Florida, was elected National Treasurer of the Republican Liberty Caucus

Republican Liberty Caucus

The Republican Liberty Caucus is a political action organization dedicated to promoting the ideals of individual liberty, limited government and free market economics within the Republican Party in the United States. It is part of the libertarian wing of the Republican Party...

 at the organization's National Convention in Arlington, Virginia on February 15, 2011.

Nye has been active in Florida's Tea Party

Tea party

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 movement, and has led the Brevard County Tea Party group. A self-proclaimed "Watchdog" for Brevard County, Nye has worked on exposing government waste. He is also a regular guest in the "Bill Mick Live" show on Florida's WMMB

WMMB

WMMB and WMMV are radio stations simulcasting a News Talk Information format. WMMB is licensed to serve the Melbourne, Florida, USA area and WMMV is licensed to serve the Cocoa, Florida area. The stations are owned by Clear Channel Communications and licensed to Capstar TX Limited Partnership...

 talk-radio station where he will often address national, state, and local issues on taxation, government spending, and politics. Mick and Nye promote Tea Party efforts together, sponsoring a cruise trip for Tea Party members.

Nye was an unsuccessful candidate for Brevard County Commissioner in 2010.

External links

• Matt Nye, Brevard County Watchdog Official Website
• Brevard County Tea Party