I was disappointed to see the Star Tribune's choices for Library Board this morning. Not unlike President Bush and the Supreme Court, through their endorsements the Star Tribune and the DFL are determined to have fewer women sit on the Library Board. This is especially disconcerting when you consider the majority of avid readers and library workers are women. Therefore I propose an alternative, truly reform based slate: Laura Waterman Wittstock - best member of the board, sharp candidate, pragmatic, intelligent Anita Duckor - an incumbent worthy of another four years, excellent fundraiser and a true independent voice Samantha Smart - proven fundraiser with deep grassroots, my personal favorite candidate of reform, she will listen to all parties, including our staff Alan Hooker - ambitious young politician, only candidate from the northside, very well informed and thoughtful, although the Star Tribune would like you to think otherwise, has never been a librarian and that's a good thing Eric Hinsdale - Working librarian with many fresh ideas about technology and service, does have governing board experience, worked with MELSA, the board would be well served with a librarian on it and he is the best of the three running Gary Thaden - his charter experience will be important to the board and he is a genuine, approachable candidate Hopefully our new council and mayor will appoint women to the board as well and if no librarian is elected, hopefully a working librarian will be appointed by one or the other. Ian Stade [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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.
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