As most of you know, I'm running as an Independent candidate for the
Minneapolis Public Library Board of Trustees. To ensure a first-rate
library system in Minneapolis, we must offer a safe learning environment;
fiscal accountability, responsible budgeting and more taxpayer
accountability. New Internet-Access Policy for the Mpls. Public Library
will create a more nurturing learning environment for the community and a
safer workplace for employees.
As one of the principles of my candidacy for the Minneapolis Public Library
Board of Trustees, I want to ensure a more family-friendly library
environment. Today I am proposing a new policy for Internet-access at all
Minneapolis Public Library facilities. My proposed policy is that we place
some filtered-access Internet terminals in each library facility for use by
minor children. Unfiltered-access Internet terminals would also be
available for adult library patrons in all facilities. It only makes sense
to restrict access by children to non-appropriate sites, while preserving
First Amendment rights of adults. The Library Board has an obligation to
the community at large, while providing parents and guardians the ability to
waive the restrictions for their older children if they think that is
appropriate.
Current library policy offers only unrestricted, unfiltered terminals for
use by both adults and children and recommends that parents and guardians
sit at the Internet terminals to monitor what their children are viewing.
That is simply an unrealistic solution in this day and age. The current
hostile work environment lawsuit filed by library employees is further proof
that the current policy is inadequate. My position represents a socially
compelling and fiscally responsible approach to Internet access in the
Minneapolis Public Library system. Check my complete Internet-access policy
proposal on the FAQ (frequently asked questions) page in my updated campaign
web site at < www.mikeforlibrary.org >.
I am also campaigning in support of:
* improved access to information, technology and community learning;
* a multi-source funding strategy and public-private investment to
supplement
city property tax revenues;
* increased alliances with the Hennepin County library system;
* development of better budget practices and a business model that fosters
greater operational productivity and innovation.
If you have any comments/suggestions, feel free to contact me.
Michael Hohmann
13th Ward
Independent candidate for Mpls. Library Board of Trustees
Produced and paid for by Hohmann for Library Committee
3722 W 50th Street, #311
Mpls., MN 55410-2016
612-922-1490, Scott McGuire Treasurer
www.mikeforlibrary.org
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