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Nogales residents urge council to approve Mary Darling for library board amid debate over 'banned books' and inclusion
Summary
Multiple residents and library volunteers urged the Nogales City Council to appoint Mary Darling to the Nogales‑Santa Cruz County Public Library board, while at least two speakers raised concerns earlier; the council voted to appoint Darling at the Aug. 6 meeting.
Community volunteers, educators and library officials told the Nogales City Council on Aug. 6 they support Mary Darling’s nomination to the Nogales‑Santa Cruz County Public Library board and defended the library’s programs against recent criticism.
‘‘The library is a very important asset of the city,’’ Brian Vanderboel said, identifying himself at the podium as chairman of the library board. Vanderboel described building repairs, programs for…
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