How to pass a bond vote??

Re: How to pass a bond vote??

2006-06-14T14:30:34Z

Here's an article on the bond issue that did not pass in California. One of the items/quotes I found of interest was:

"I think the lesson to be learned for the fall election is that you can't take voters for granted," said Allan Zaremberg, the chamber's president. "Make sure they're aware, through a campaign of communicating, of the benefits that will be provided to them."

Very true!

http://www.sacbee.com/content/politics/ca/story/14266422p-15078405c.html

~ Cassandra

Re: How to pass a bond vote??

2006-06-13T20:46:31Z

I can understand your frustrations. In NM we've had a similar instance. The librarian just kept advocating to the community and leaders. She still working on it and hopefully there will be change in the voting next time around.

A new guide has just been published for Small and Rural Libraries:
A Small but Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library"
http://www.ala.org/ala/olos/oloscommittees/rnt/052606tipsheet.pdf

I wonder if this might have some tips in it for you. Also, next week at the ALA Annual Conference, they will be unveiling a companion "Small but Powerful Toolkit."

Also, check out http://www.ala.org/ala/issues/issuesadvocacy.htm for other ideas and tips.

I hope this helps. Keep us all up-to-date on how it goes.

~ Cassandra

How to pass a bond vote??

2006-06-13T17:38:08Z

I am in the process of creating a presentation to my library board about the wonderful ideas that I learned at the Rural Lib. Sust. Project. We recently had our bond vote to purchase the adjoining property voted down by "some" of the residents of Rosendale. This was a shock but we know there was some resisitance because of the $5-10 per household tax increase which it would have caused. The board is now trying to figure out our next step. Has anyone had a similar experience that they turned around???