The Board of County Commissioners are appointing extreme partisans to the Garfield County Library Board, threatening our fundamental rights to read and think for ourselves.

In February 2024, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) passed Resolution 24-12. Through this resolution, the Commissioners took power away from the Library Board of Trustees and gave themselves sole power to select library trustees who align with their extreme views and support of censorship.

This resolution was passed with no notice or opportunity for public input.

Protect Our GarCo Libraries, a group of concerned community members, is working to maintain the integrity of our libraries, ensure that they are governed in a nonpartisan manner, and prevent book banning.

We call on the Library Board of Trustees and the BOCC to protect and preserve the nonpartisan values of our public library, and ensure that everyone has access to a range of materials that meet the wide variety of interests and needs of Garfield County residents.

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