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3. Public Comment. Comment heard under this item will be limited to three (3) minutes per person and may pertain to matters both on and off the Commission agenda. Unused time may not be allocated to other speakers. The Commission will also hear public comment during individual action items with comment limited to three minutes per person. Comments are to be made to the Commission as a whole. Virtual Public Comment may be taken when facilities are available.
A speaker's viewpoint will not be restricted; however, reasonable restrictions may be imposed upon the time, place, and manner of speech. Irrelevant statements, unduly repetitious statements, and personal attacks that would objectively antagonize or incite others are examples of speech that may be reasonably limited.
The Board of County Commissioners carries out the business of Washoe County and its residents during its meetings. The presiding officer may order a person be removed if the person's conduct or statements disrupt the order or safety of the meeting. Warnings about disruptive conduct or comments may or may not be given prior to removal.
Furthermore, certain disruptions of a public meeting are criminal acts as defined under NRS 203.090 and/or NRS 203.119 which may result in prosecution in appropriate cases.
I am writing to express my continued support of the Washoe County Library System and its dedicated employees.
I come from a family of educators who understand how important and life-changing access to reading materials is. My grandmother was a public-school teacher who specialized in special education, teaching disabled children how to read and write. My grandfather worked as a full-time machinist at the age of 16– he used to read classic literature on his lunch break, borrowed from the library because he too poor to buy books of his own. He eventually put himself through college and became a high school English teacher, spreading his love of storytelling.
Both sides of my family knew the importance of literacy and education, and that it starts young but needs to be maintained and developed at all ages. And that's what the public library does– it provides everyone equal access to crucial life skills necessary for independent thought.
Librarians are tasked with a monumental challenge– inspire literacy at all ages while facing devastating cutbacks to their budget. Their jobs aren't just about books anymore. They are also expected to serve as the de facto unemployment agency, resumé workshop, tech experts, social club, and glorified babysitters for the community while wondering if they'll still have jobs at the end of the summer. Their strength against adversity has never been tested to this degree, and they're tasked with fulfilling each of these roles all while keeping a smiling face for a child asking for their first library card.
I implore you, step into a librarian's shoes for a day. See the value in their outreach programs and interactions with the community. Recognize the vital role that librarians play as dedicated civil servants. They need our support– both public and FINANCIAL– like never before. You are able to help them directly. Please vote to keep the libraries fully funded.
I am writing to express my continued support of the Washoe County Library System and its dedicated employees.
I come from a family of educators who understand how important and life-changing access to reading materials is. My grandmother was a public-school teacher who specialized in special education, teaching disabled children how to read and write. My grandfather worked as a full-time machinist at the age of 16– he used to read classic literature on his lunch break, borrowed from the library because he too poor to buy books of his own. He eventually put himself through college and became a high school English teacher, spreading his love of storytelling.
Both sides of my family knew the importance of literacy and education, and that it starts young but needs to be maintained and developed at all ages. And that's what the public library does– it provides everyone equal access to crucial life skills necessary for independent thought.
Librarians are tasked with a monumental challenge– inspire literacy at all ages while facing devastating cutbacks to their budget. Their jobs aren't just about books anymore. They are also expected to serve as the de facto unemployment agency, resumé workshop, tech experts, social club, and glorified babysitters for the community while wondering if they'll still have jobs at the end of the summer. Their strength against adversity has never been tested to this degree, and they're tasked with fulfilling each of these roles all while keeping a smiling face for a child asking for their first library card.
I implore you, step into a librarian's shoes for a day. See the value in their outreach programs and interactions with the community. Recognize the vital role that librarians play as dedicated civil servants. They need our support– both public and FINANCIAL– like never before. You are able to help them directly. Please vote to keep the libraries fully funded.