Gannon’s attorney stated, “I don’t believe it’s fair to call a library anymore just a repository for books.” Judge denies Gannon, county motion to quash parts of ‘Keep Our Library Public’ lawsuit. We agree with that, to a certain extent. We’ve never called the library a repository for books–but a library has never been justContinue reading “For Once, We Agree with Gannon”
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I Told You It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over
The judge just issued a ruling denying the county executive’s and Gannon’s motion for summary judgment. They tried to argue that the lease did not violate the Pennsylvania Dedicated or Donated Property Act. They were seeking to have that portion of our complain dismissed. The motion was denied by the judge. Despite the efforts ofContinue reading “I Told You It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over”
It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over
In the recent Erie County Executive debate between the two democratic candidates, WICU’s Lisa Adams, one of the moderators, framed a question with, “There was much controversy in Erie County over a plan to lease some library space to Gannon University. That plan is going forward.” Are you sure about that, Lisa? She completely disregardedContinue reading “It Ain’t Over ’til It’s Over”
2025 County Executive Race
We contacted the 3 candidates for Erie County Executive. The responses for the two candidates running for the Democratic nomination are here (along with links to their campaigns: Christina Vogel Perry Wood You can watch the county executive debate here: Erie County Executive Debate The re-election email for the incumbent bounced back, and considering heContinue reading “2025 County Executive Race”