[Libs-Or] petition response

[Leah Griffith]

So how does this fit with the secretary of state's election rules for public employees.  Is it censorship or simply following the election rules?

I'm not saying they are correct in removing information, but was it info or the pro/con info that perhaps would be in violation.  Just wondering...

http://sos.oregon.gov/elections/Documents/260.432_quickref.pdf

Leah Griffith

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On Sep 29, 2016, at 8:51 PM, Diedre Conkling <diedre08 at gmail.com<mailto:diedre08 at gmail.com>> wrote:


The viewpoint from EveryLibrary and OLA:  Important Update:   upon our review this evening, the library website still lacks any information about the upcoming vote, what appears on the ballot, and what the plan is for the community if it passes or fails.  It is not just news articles and pro comments that have been removed.  This was as of 9/29/16 at 4:33 p.m.

I'm suggesting that people might want to read more about Commissioner Boice's position on the formation of a library district.  Here is one piece that popped up in my Facebook news feed:
http://ijpr.org/post/group-tries-save-douglas-county-libraries#stream/0.

On Sep 29, 2016 8:43 PM, "Traci Willey" <tracij1031 at gmail.com<mailto:tracij1031 at gmail.com>> wrote:
This is the email I received in response to signing the Douglas County petition:

The information that you received regarding the removal of voter information is inaccurate.  There was a link from the library’s webpage to news articles and letters to the editor regarding the proposed library taxing district in Douglas County.  However, only links to “pro” articles and letters to the editor in the paper were included while no links to “con” arguments were included.  This is representative of a partial perspective which is contrary to State Law.  The website was temporarily disrupted while the IT department at the library was asked to either remove the link to the news stories, or modify it to be all inclusive.  There was no suppression of information by the commissioners.  The steps taken were in an effort to create exactly what you are advocating for, a free and fair election by an informed electorate.  Please don’t make false accusations without verifying the facts in the future.

Thank you,

Chris Boice
Douglas County Commissioner
Courthouse Rm 217
1036 S.E. Douglas Av
Roseburg, OR 97470


Michelle L. Endicott, Board Assistant
Commissioner Chris Boice
Douglas County Board of Commissioners
1036 SE Douglas Ave. – Room 217
Roseburg, OR 97470
Direct Phone:  (541) 440-6104<tel:%28541%29%20440-6104>
Office:  (541) 440-4201<tel:%28541%29%20440-4201>
Email:  michelle at co.douglas.or.us<mailto:michelle at co.douglas.or.us>

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