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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 2010
Page
8
Judy Keller of Lawrence urges a yes vote for the library citing low construction costs, job creation for local firms, and long-term economic benefits. She promotes free computers, research guidance, books, and public access, comparing the library to essential town institutions.
The writer argues against a library tax hike in Lawrence noting 8.1 percent seniors and 5.6 percent unemployed, with four recreation centers and a library costing about $4 million yearly. They urge a "No" vote on the library measure and oppose a proposed coal power plant in Kansas favoring wind and solar energy while warning about water use and pollution. Rich Wenzel signs the letter.
Margie and George Coggins urge Lawrence residents to vote yes on the November 2 library election. They frame the ballot as a broad community benefit during tough economic times and emphasize timely civic action for everyone.
The text outlines debate over three-day-a-week mail delivery, keeping one lane per direction on interstates, education as a solution to unemployment, and immigration tied to educated workers. It questions who will push for these policies and hints at broader population concerns and technological solutions.
Kendall Simmons voices support for government run health care after receiving a campaign mailer from the U S Chamber of Commerce urging opposition to it. He cites his Medicare card and urges the chamber to allow public feedback via their site. The Journal World outlines its letters policy and submission details.
Letters discuss criminal acts described by Michelle Bab cock and aggressive panhandling. The writer argues crime is not tied to homelessness and urges support for shelter initiatives while urging compassion and voter engagement.
Advances in technology let smaller cities computerize planning departments in 1985 aided by federal grants and lower costs. Lawrence planned a future expansion to public works and utilities. Also noted was Kansas University dropping its Christmas Vespers for economy and a 1910 Lawrence Daily World item about a street indecency incident and the $18 000 Lawrence Eagles lodge contract.
Gary Hamon writes that amid the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression a proposed $18 million library expansion tax hike would burden homeowners, the elderly, working poor, and fixed-income residents while shovel ready sidewalk projects miss federal funds. He forecasts future libraries becoming obsolete and pledges a no vote.
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