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

[Kim Olson-Charles]

 Congratulations!!

*Kim Olson-Charles, MLS*
Assistant Professor* ~*Reference and User Experience Librarian
Eastern Oregon University Library
kolsoncharles at eou.edu




On Fri, Aug 2, 2024 at 2:02 PM Valerie Stephenson via Libs-Or <
libs-or at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:

> That is fantastic news!! Thank you for sharing this Emily!
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> *From:* Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of
> Intellectual Freedom Committee via Libs-Or <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
> *Sent:* Friday, August 2, 2024 8:19 AM
> *To:* libs-or at omls.oregon.gov <libs-or at omls.oregon.gov>
> *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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>
> Disclaimer: all information provided by the IFC is intended for
> informational purposes only.  This is not to be considered legal advice.
> Should you need legal advice, we recommend contacting a practicing attorney
> in your jurisdiction.
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