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Trustees debate wording and process for short statement of library values; adoption scheduled for next meeting
Summary
The board discussed a proposed short statement of values to post in the library lobby, debated language such as "parental choice" vs "caregivers," and confirmed they cannot adopt the statement tonight but will consider it at the next meeting.
Members of the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees reviewed a proposed short statement of values intended for display in the library lobby and discussed process and specific wording before taking formal action.
The advocacy committee presented a concise “credo”-style statement aimed at increasing public readability compared with a longer 2022 letter.…
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