Welcome to "Bonds for Libraries" 2008
in Las Cruces, April 9-11
This web site keeps New Mexico’s librarians and library supporters up to date on the 2008 GO Bond for library books and materials:
- Latest information about the 2008 statewide General Obligation (GO) library bond issue
- Estimated amounts for individual academic, public and school libraries if the GO bond issue is passed by voters (MS Word Doc)
- Suggested strategies to gain support in local communities
- Downloadable graphics, bookmarks, model press releases, radio scripts, bumper sticker and yard sign texts
- Legal aspects of the campaign, including: wording on ballot, voting schedule, constraints on public employees (MS Word Doc)
- Tax implications for NM property tax payers if the GO library bond passes (MS Word Doc)
- Data from past GO Bond efforts, including county voting results and amounts provided to the three library categories
- Where to go for specific questions about campaigning for passage of the 2008 GO library bond issue
Some items will be developed as the campaign unfolds. For example, we won’t know the exact amount of the bond until mid-March, 2008, after the governor has signed the bill into law. After that, we can break down the total for individual libraries and develop downloadable materials which have accurate data, before the 2008 election in November.
“Bonds for Libraries” is a registered political action committee. For more information on the PAC, and to provide your ideas and suggestions to strengthen the campaign, please contact us. For more>
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