Project NepTWNE – Page 6 – Keep Our Library Public!

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Oops, He Did It Again, to Paraphrase Britney Spears

Hey, remember when the county executive accused ECGRA of mismanaging funds? The results of the PA Auditor General’s audit showed that not only was ECGRA in compliance with all commonwealth laws, but that the county executive had not paid ECGRA $538,000 the county owes the authority. From the many lawsuits, to the false accusations againstContinue reading “Oops, He Did It Again, to Paraphrase Britney Spears”

If the previous administration had done it…

..everyone would have loved it. This is the major lament we always here from the county executive in commenting on the library lease. He implies that opposition to the Gannon lease is a personal attack on him or somehow political, when KOLP has members from all political affiliations. But here’s the thing–the previous administration didContinue reading “If the previous administration had done it…”

A Journey of 1000 Miles Begins with a Single Step, Part 2

Did you know that our RallyUp fundraier offer recurring payments? Check it out: https://go.rallyup.com/kolp When it’s broken up that way, it’s much more manageable. There are also anonymous giving and payment options on our donation page. Please take a step toward defending the Blasco! “A journey of 1000 miles begins with a single step.” ~ChineseContinue reading “A Journey of 1000 Miles Begins with a Single Step, Part 2”

Library Adjacent

In traveling to the Blasco with all the construction both on the Bayfront and State St., you know it’s been a chore to get to the library lately. This could impact library usage numbers, which in turn gives the county executive an excuse to make cuts to the library budget. On Thursday, May 29th, fromContinue reading “Library Adjacent”

Keeping Company with Matt Damon

2025 Defense of Democracy Film Festival Finalists See any familiar names? And we aren’t talking about Mr. Damon. Thanks to 2nd State Films for producing this brilliant documentary with help from our members. “Please find out what you can do to make a difference. Take five minutes to educate yourself on an issue you didn’t knowContinue reading “Keeping Company with Matt Damon”

Res Ipsa Loquitur

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. “To be persuasive, one must be believable; to be believable, one must be credible; to beContinue reading “Res Ipsa Loquitur”

Disregard for Citizens of Erie County

Recently the county executive responded to a candidate questionnaire in the Erie Time-News. One of the claims he made was that no one died of COVID-19 during his term in office. Not only should he know the correct statistics, if were a regular library user, he’d know by looking at the memorial book or seeingContinue reading “Disregard for Citizens of Erie County”

Unspinning the Spin

So in response to his loss in court when the judge refused to dismiss part of our lawsuit, the county executive put together a video about the construction for Project NepTWNE in the library on the Erie County Facebook page because as we know, he loves a photo op. The reason he gives for thisContinue reading “Unspinning the Spin”

A Journey of 1000 Miles Begins with a Single Step

A goal of $100,000 sounds a bit ominous. But you know what is even more ominous? Having a library that isn’t entirely free and open to the public. Let’s break this down. To reach goal of $100,000.00: When it’s broken up that way, it’s much more manageable. There are also anonymous giving and payment optionsContinue reading “A Journey of 1000 Miles Begins with a Single Step”