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That is fantastic news!! Thank you for sharing this Emily!</div>
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<div id="divRplyFwdMsg" dir="ltr"><font face="Calibri, sans-serif" style="font-size:11pt" color="#000000"><b>From:</b> Libs-Or <libs-or-bounces@omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of Intellectual Freedom Committee via Libs-Or <libs-or@omls.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, August 2, 2024 8:19 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> libs-or@omls.oregon.gov <libs-or@omls.oregon.gov><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Libs-Or] Seaside Public Library – Success in the Polls!</font>
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<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt; line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif" style="">Hi all,</font></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt; line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The Intellectual Freedom Committee would like to share a congratulations out to Seaside Public Library, who
<a href="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" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">
last night was successful in a recall vote</a> 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%.</font></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt; line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">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.</font></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt; line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">It is nice to share a success story and we remain cautiously optimistic for the Seaside community as a result of this vote.</font></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt; line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Happy Friday all,</font></p>
<p class="x_MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt; line-height:107%"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Emily </font></p>
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<div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Chair - <a href="mailto:ifc.chair@olaweb.org" target="_blank">
ifc.chair@olaweb.org</a></font>
<div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Intellectual Freedom Committee <a href="https://www.olaweb.org/if-home" target="_blank">https://www.olaweb.org/if-home</a></font></div>
<div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Oregon Library Association <a href="https://www.olaweb.org/" target="_blank">https://www.olaweb.org/</a></font></div>
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<div><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">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. </font></span><br>
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