Carla Howell is an American political activist, small government advocate, songwriter, and recording artist. She is most known for organizing tax-cut initiative petitions in Massachusetts. She ran for office in Massachusetts for U.S. Senate (2000), Governor (2002), and State Auditor (1998) on the Libertarian Party ticket. She served on the staff of the Libertarian National Committee from December 2011 until June 2017.