Rebecca Christopherson, Sartell
As a Sartell resident, I wish to encourage the mayor and city council to once again open discussions regarding a branch library. I voted for both half-cent sales tax resolutions with a full-service library in mind. Since the library was prominently listed on the ballot for both votes, I believed Sartell would build a library as soon as we were able. Instead, the majority of the city council chose to delay making a decision. If council members believe a kiosk or book-drop system is best for the community, they should be upfront with their opinions instead of hiding behind a misunderstanding of GRRL’s position. Delaying a decision until the city has spent the entirety of the half-cent sales tax or until GRRL’s patience has come to an end is not an honest way to govern. The half-cent sales tax should be used to provide amenities that benefit the community as a whole. The majority of the community has made their interest in a library clear in vote after vote and poll after poll. It’s time for the city council to start listening.