Not true. The Whittier neighborhood contributed $120 NRP dollars toward the purchase and build of the bookmobile in 1994 I believe. I was the lone volunteer that helped to implement that strategy in the Whittier NRP Plan. Prospect Park contributed NRP funds towards books for the bookmobile. The Library Board contributed the rest which was quite a bit as I remember. I think the total cost was somewhere around $365K. Not sure on that number. Just a ballpark.
The bookmobile has always served Mpls. well. It serves to reach populations that do not have ready access to physical library facilities. I hope continuing this mobile library service is a high priority for all library board candidates. Barb Lickness Whittier "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
