12th Sep 2006
Voting in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts Library Association (MLA) put out a questionnaire (which closed on August 25) to candidates in this year’s elections, based on MLA’s legislative agenda. So, if you’re voting in Massachusetts, the survey results can aid in your voting decisions.
In the gubernatorial class of candidates, only Kerry Healey and Tom Reilly answered the survey. Other candidates for governor who did not respond include: Jane Swift, Grace Ross, Christy Mihos, Chris Gabrieli, John Hawkins, and Deval Patrick. None of the candidates for lieutenant governor responded to the survey.
Responses from the House and Senate candidates (for Massachusetts state, not for U.S. Federal) both had healthy turnout for responses. Some candidates includ notes on how they have helped and will continue to help libraries in their political careers, while others note that a reason they moved to their district was the library, or that they are big fans of their library.
A big fat thank you to MLA for all the work and such a fabulous resource for librarians and library supporters across the state. Does your state association do something like this? I’d love to do a post for the PLA Blog highlighting other data reports like this from across the country, if they’re out there… drop me a line and let me know.
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