Librarian.net

JULY 10, 2021

The treasurer’s report was a lot more optimistic than it’s been in the past few meetings and we made a vote to have ALA ‘s bylaws amended to allow for electronic meetings and voting which was an easy pass (we’d been doing it under some sort of emergency allowance but now it’s part of the organization’s structure).

Voting 52

Voting Sustainability Advocacy Education 52

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JUNE 19, 2023

I am not sure it passed, because there is a vote in August on a property tax levy for the Detroit Institute of Arts. Also see " As millage vote looms, lawmaker and DIA spar over finances " from the Detroit Free Press. I still think the best approach is regional, although it's hard to pull off. From the article: Democrat Rep.

Voting 52

Voting Local Government Communications Legislation 52

Librarian.net

MAY 31, 2023

Nationally, public libraries are struggling under constant book challenges in public and school libraries. I want to live in a country where every person gets a vote and every non-person gets no votes.” It has to stop. And it’s a Vermont issue. I work for my town. I believe in democracy.

Voting 40

Voting Elected Officials Grassroots Political Process 40

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

JANUARY 7, 2025

Will GSE reform, including conservatorship exit, be accomplished through congressional legislation? Question #4: Will GSE reform, including conservatorship exit, be accomplished through congressional legislation? When might we learn what Trump II has actually decided about its position on GSE conservatorship exit?

Legislation 69

Legislation Housing Campaign Voting 69