Brenton Davis’ resounding defeat last night was the first victory for the taxpayers. Congratulations to Erie County Executive-Elect Christina Vogel! Let’s make taking back the library the second victory for the taxpayers. Some people have expressed worry about donating to our cause because of possible repercussions. Although there have always been 2 anonymous giving optionsContinue reading “A Victory for the Taxpayers, part 1”
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When Someone Shows You Who They Are…
This post was scheduled to send at 7am on Tuesday, November 4th when the polls opened. Have you voted yet? If not, you have until 8pm tonight. As long as you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you are entitled to cast a ballot. Remember when the county executive posted this after heContinue reading “When Someone Shows You Who They Are…”
Something is Missing Here…
A few points of clarification on this recent ad on the county executive’s re-election Facebook page–you know, the one where people are allowed to comment (unlike the official county Facebook page). Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, it seems that there is something missing in this ad. Funny how he isn’t takingContinue reading “Something is Missing Here…”
Credibility Gap
Every day it seems that the county executive is announcing some form of gap funding based on ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds that may or may not have been approved, depending on the situation. One of the more recent announcements was for the Corry brownfield remediation of $338,698. For a quick comparison, that’s 22.58%Continue reading “Credibility Gap”
Take Nothing for Granted
“I understand that the legacy I leave behind is going to be a great success or a drastic dumpster fire. There is nothing in between.” ~Brenton Davis We now know his “legacy” is the dumpster fire option, but don’t assume that other people turn out to the polls to turn Brenton Davis out of office.Continue reading “Take Nothing for Granted”
Res Ipsa Loquitur, revisited
Imagine, you’re an incumbent running unopposed for re-election, and 785 members of your own party take the time and effort to show up at the polls to write in any other candidate but you. The thing speaks for itself. Or imagine, you are an incumbent Council Member Winarski who consistently votes with Davis–including the GannonContinue reading “Res Ipsa Loquitur, revisited”
Attorneys are Expensive
At this week’s council meeting, council unanimously passed (7-0!) an ordinance directing the county executive to stop incurring or paying legal fees in excess of the budgeted appropriation. So far in 2025 the county executive has spend $11,412 over budget, due to the “high influx of lawsuits.” There have been 8 lawsuits filed against theContinue reading “Attorneys are Expensive”
Protect Public Equity!
“A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.” ~Andrew Carnegie
Remember, Remember the 4th of November
In the November 4th election, please remember that Charlie Bayle (District 6), Jim Winarski (District 4), Ellen Schauerman (District 7), and Brenton Davis (county executive) supported the Gannon lease. All but Schauerman are up for re-election. Please show up to the polls (or mail in your ballot), and use your vote to tell them whatContinue reading “Remember, Remember the 4th of November”
Last Call for Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends
Contact keepourlibrarypublic@gmail.com to support our latest fundraiser! Here’s a poster to help advertise as well. KOLP will have a table at the mall entrance from 8am-noon **PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN TIME** the day of the event on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. There is also a code on the back of the pass to useContinue reading “Last Call for Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends”
Keep Our Library Public! 