The Southwest La Plata Library District Issue Committee is delighted about the passage of Ballot Issue 6D. The committee relied heavily on guidance from others to understand requirements and meet commitments to get this issue on the ballot. Financial donations and community participation was invaluable in spreading the word about the peril of the libraries and garnering support for the solution.
The Committee thanks the following individuals and organizations for their support with the campaign:
For advice and guidance, Dan Snowberger, Sandy Irwin, Marcia Vining, Andrew Burns, John Chrastka and EveryLibrary.org.For legal expertise and services, the law firm of Seter & Vander Wall, P.C. For guidance through the election process, Tiffany Parker and the La Plata County Clerk’s staff.For helping create District boundaries, the La Plata County GIS Office; and the La Plata County Assessor’s Office.For encouraging us to try and helping us to succeed, La Plata County commissioners and their staff and the La Plata County Attorney’s Office.For logo design, graphic support, web design and unending enthusiasm for our community and libraries, Jenny J Taylor Graphic Designs.For generously underwriting campaign signs, 1st Southwest Bank.For providing resources and venues, La Plata County League of Women Voters, Marvel Grange, Breen Community Building Association, Florida Mesa Grange, The Durango Herald, Home Depot, Office Depot, Ignacio Community Library, Durango Public Library and Durango Joe’s.Thanks to all those who donated money to the campaign and who voted to support the libraries!
