Friends of the Mpls. Public Library does fund raising. And there is a formal capital campaign raising funds. Raising funds for ongoing operating expenses is usually more difficult however, and many funders won't even consider support of ongoing operating expenses... i.e. NRP and most foundations. Citizen support is always a possibility, but the list of many worthy causes just seems to grow every year.
Michael Hohmann Linden Hills > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Behalf Of Scott McGerik > Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 10:51 AM > To: Mpls Issues List > Subject: RE: [Mpls] Bookmobile for SE Minneapolis Cut > > > > Bill Kahn asks: > > Can anyone tell me why the Minneapolis Library Board is suspending this > > tremendously popular bookmobile to a notoriously underserved part of > > Minneapolis? It was paid for initially with Phase I NRP funds, I > > believe, and no adequate explanation for nixing a tremendously > > successful program has been given. > > Michael Hohmann responds: > > Lack of operating funds would be my guess... same reason all the > > libraries are operating on restricted hours... and librarians/employees > > were laid off. Inadequate planning (to say the least), over the > past 5-6 > > years minimum (preceded any cuts to LGA). > > > Maybe a citizen-ran fundraising campaign could be initiated to fund > popular program such as the bookmobile or to expand the hours of > operations. > > Instead of relying on tax dollars, these programs could be a good way to > increase citizen participation and involvement in the libraries. snip REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
