[Libs-Or] Seaside Public Library – Success in the Polls!

[Valerie Stephenson]

That is fantastic news!! Thank you for sharing this Emily!
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Subject: [Libs-Or] Seaside Public Library – Success in the Polls!


Hi all,

The Intellectual Freedom Committee would like to share a congratulations out to Seaside Public Library, who last night was successful in a recall vote<https://www.seasidesignal.com/news/voters-moving-to-recall-seaside-city-councilor-over-potential-age-restrictions-at-library/article_49d2cbce-503a-11ef-8563-8326c94e4b59.html> on City Councilor, Steve Dillard.  Councilor Dillard has been actively seeking age restrictions on children’s materials at the Seaside Public Library.  A recall petition on Councilor Dillard’s term was filed as a response to his ongoing requests to limit access to materials of kids, and the vote was held last night.  As of this morning, the vote passed 63% to 37%.

The IFC would like to again, extend a congratulations to Seaside Public Library and the community of Seaside for continuing to fight for intellectual freedom, including free and open access to materials, including supporting the rights of minors.

It is nice to share a success story and we remain cautiously optimistic for the Seaside community as a result of this vote.

Happy Friday all,

Emily

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