<div dir="ltr">Kathy, based on advice we have had from our attorneys, it is indeed not possible under Oregon law for libraries to ban the carrying of firearms on library property. The only way for this to change is if we change state law. And that is no easy lift. <div><br></div><div>This just a quick response. I can get you more info when I have more time.</div><div><br></div><div>Cindy</div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><i>Cindy</i></div><div dir="ltr"><b><br></b></div><div dir="ltr"><b>Cindy Gibbon</b><div>Access & Information Services Director</div><div>Multnomah County Library</div><div><i>Voice:</i> 503.988.5496</div><div><i>Fax:</i> 503.988.5441</div><div><a href="mailto:cindyg@multcolib.org" target="_blank">cindyg@multcolib.org</a></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>
<br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Mar 30, 2016 at 7:12 AM, Oregon Trail Library District Director <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:otlddirector@centurylink.net" target="_blank">otlddirector@centurylink.net</a>></span> wrote:<br><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex"><div><div style="font-family:times new roman,new york,times,serif;font-size:12pt;color:#000000">Good morning everyone,<br><br>We have a new policy for appropriate library use. It includes this as not allowed on Oregon Trail Library District property.<br><span style="white-space:pre-wrap"></span>
<ul type="disc"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Carrying firearms and dangerous weapons of any type
(except by law enforcement officers).</span></li></ul>
I was told yesterday by a board member, via a city police officer, that banning firearms on public property is illegal. Does anyone else have this in their policies or know if it is illegal to ban firearms on public property?<br><br>Thanks,<br><br><div><span name="x"></span>Kathy Street, MLS<br>Library Director<br>Oregon Trail Library District<br><a href="tel:541-481-3365" value="+15414813365" target="_blank">541-481-3365</a><br><span name="x"></span><br></div><br></div></div><br>_____________________________________________________<br>
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