tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post5244855620677926001..comments2023-10-17T05:44:23.781-04:00Comments on COAST - Fighting for the taxpayers, not working against them!: Vote Against Issue 7, the Library Tax LevyCOASThttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16200778324645740094noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-64607806317787203082009-11-05T10:01:26.857-05:002009-11-05T10:01:26.857-05:00I AM ECSTATIC THAT YOUR CAMPAIGN DID NOT PASS! HO...I AM ECSTATIC THAT YOUR CAMPAIGN DID NOT PASS! HOW can anyone campaign AGAINST a library?????????? I hope State Representative Tom Brinkman gets absolutely NO votes when he is up for re-election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-38987888368315611022009-10-20T14:47:15.809-04:002009-10-20T14:47:15.809-04:00In Reply to comment posted at October 2, 2009 7:58...In Reply to comment posted at October 2, 2009 7:58 AM<br /><br />The library receives more money than other libraries in the state because that are the only library in Hamilton county. I believe Cuyahoga county receives more in total, but must divide it between all the library systems in that county.State Moneynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-63763472206670996862009-10-20T14:42:05.283-04:002009-10-20T14:42:05.283-04:00Sorry I had to do multiple posts here; it's no...Sorry I had to do multiple posts here; it's not easy to type with a crying baby.<br /><br />The library does not overbuy new DVDs. It buys a reasonable amount. When one is broken or goes missing, it may or may not be replaced. The DVD may not be available anymore. If the library was trying to be Blockbuster it would need to have 100 copies of a DVD for the big branches and 20 for the Check Your Factsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-76345433264427539732009-10-20T14:36:31.219-04:002009-10-20T14:36:31.219-04:00Wanted to point out that Friends of the Library do...Wanted to point out that Friends of the Library do not receive any special treatment related to borrowing materials. They can buy materials at Friends used book sales a day early, but do not get to borrow books any earlier than a non-Friend of the Library.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-46404531744421228222009-10-20T14:26:13.894-04:002009-10-20T14:26:13.894-04:00Risk 3: Library Levy passes, all branches stay op...Risk 3: Library Levy passes, all branches stay open with slightly less revenue from the state. <br /><br />Risk 4: Library levy fails, State Revenue disappears, and Cincinnati no longer has a library.<br /><br />What's wrong with the proposal: Back in 2002 when the library wanted to close 5 branches, communities were up in arms and asked the library to first ask for a levy. The library Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-22118822731346455752009-10-07T02:15:06.080-04:002009-10-07T02:15:06.080-04:00COASTERs, you people are going down. We are suppo...COASTERs, you people are going down. We are supporting the library levy. This a great chance for all of us to pay higher taxes. <br /><br />We have just published a guest editorial from our last two Tax Hikers of the Year, Virgil Lovitt and Bill Seitz, on our main page. These two great tax hikers have made an excellent case for why we need higher taxes around here.<br /><br />http://Republicans for Higher Taxeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08130573776285692406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-47973208739939679592009-10-06T12:18:12.820-04:002009-10-06T12:18:12.820-04:00It's pretty clear to anyone with half a brain ...It's pretty clear to anyone with half a brain that all of these "anonymous" library supporters commenting on this blog are nothing more than library employees out to protect their jobs.Free DVD's for everyone at any costnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-20355367711426936482009-10-06T09:13:46.347-04:002009-10-06T09:13:46.347-04:00Wow, I love the calculator.
http://www.cincinna...Wow, I love the calculator. <br /><br />http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/info/calculator.html<br /><br />It gave me a figure of over $400 a month. I think that's probably correct, as my husband goes through several nonfiction books a week. Right now he's got five out. Their cover prices say $27, $26, $30, $26, $25. So that's a total of $134 in books just for him. I have several Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-48843596423255371742009-10-06T09:02:47.241-04:002009-10-06T09:02:47.241-04:00I don't have a grand passion for or against fr...I don't have a grand passion for or against free lending of DVDs, but I agree with CityKin -- the overdue charges for DVDs are likely a net revenue source already. I once had three DVDs out and forgot they were in my car for nearly a week. $30 I paid in fines. And what's the rationale for renting DVDs instead of lending them free, anyway? I mean, we don't charge a nominal fee for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-559802225579165152009-10-06T08:58:14.267-04:002009-10-06T08:58:14.267-04:00I'm going to support the levy, and here's ...I'm going to support the levy, and here's why. <br /><br />If you take a look at the branch usage numbers here<br /><br />http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2009/10/02/Librarybranches.doc<br /><br />You'll see the most-used branches are those in the wealthy eastern and northeastern suburbs. Now, obviously the library isn't going to just draw a line at 20 and below and close the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-9708244708107234342009-10-06T00:28:04.598-04:002009-10-06T00:28:04.598-04:00The Ohio cities three C's libraries (and Covin...The Ohio cities three C's libraries (and Covington/Kenton County gets a nod as an alter C) consistently rank the highest in the country. I would hesitate to throw that away.<br />On the other hand my working theory is that the Cinti library is so good that it has lead to a durth of used bookstores in the Metro area. <br />Some posters here work for the PubLib: are the late fees strictly Sam in CVGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-87268081104882784562009-10-04T19:53:07.572-04:002009-10-04T19:53:07.572-04:00"I love the library because it is truly FREE ..."I love the library because it is truly FREE to all "<br />NO it's not!<br />it is supported by taxes, paid by...TAXPAYERS!<br /><br />it is not free, it is just that big government lovers have found it convenient to hide the cost so idiots think government is free.<br /><br />The library is not free, at least not if you live in the county. I won't try to educate you further toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-34976159083782283442009-10-03T22:12:12.682-04:002009-10-03T22:12:12.682-04:00I enjoy the library and use it very much, but time...I enjoy the library and use it very much, but times are tough and they need to cut back not business as usual. I am voting no. Thank you C.O.A.S.T. for the facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-38713138404222132372009-10-02T09:33:44.225-04:002009-10-02T09:33:44.225-04:00It's true the library hasn't cut the hours...It's true the library hasn't cut the hours it is open this year, but it has cut staff. As we experience retirements and other brain drain, most of those employees are not replaced. Rather, the workload per remaining employee is increased. Our branch staff has been cut by 10% in the past 12 months. (There have been many other cost savings enacted, too.)<br /><br />I love the library Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-75250541891983411032009-10-02T09:28:54.030-04:002009-10-02T09:28:54.030-04:00Wow - Anon 7:25 might haev just provided us with t...Wow - Anon 7:25 might haev just provided us with the dumbest post ever on this blog. <br /><br />1) Dying children, kicking kittens, etc. Hyperbole at its worst. Stick to the issue at hand. If you don't know what hyperbole is please get a copy of the dictionary. I'm sure they still carry them at the library. <br /><br />2)You accuse COAST of shortsidedness, and then go on to say youBris Chortznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-78876505469314666022009-10-01T19:25:51.681-04:002009-10-01T19:25:51.681-04:00Why am I not surprised by COAST's short sighte...Why am I not surprised by COAST's short sightedness? You'd oppose a levy that would save a child dying from a horrible disease. I think there are some kittens and puppies outside for you to kick.<br /><br />Quite frankly, I'm voting for the Library Levy because I need my job. I have bills to pay and I'm sure that the City of Cincinnati needs the tax that it takes out of my Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-28518587061375446122009-10-01T12:55:45.896-04:002009-10-01T12:55:45.896-04:00Hahahaha! Oh COAST, you and your imagination! You...Hahahaha! Oh COAST, you and your imagination! You're so creative, making people think that you're Robin Hood while working directly for the king... very sneaky of you - I like that!<br /><br />Why you aren't respected and admired by everyone everywhere for the fanciful imaginary realities you concoct is just shocking! Move over Harry Potter!Anderson Township Residentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-54625378538140470962009-10-01T01:36:59.589-04:002009-10-01T01:36:59.589-04:00I hear there's a lot of Jewish people who use ...I hear there's a lot of Jewish people who use the library. Therefore I think I'm going to vote no.John Fox, CityBeatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-10311897683016652692009-09-30T23:46:22.455-04:002009-09-30T23:46:22.455-04:00If the library was merely looking for extra money,...If the library was merely looking for extra money, I'd be opposed the levy. But this is an Armageddon Plan. The money's needed just to keep everything afloat. Shutting the entire system, hurting workers,kids, families and the community just because the board didn't pinch pennies here and there is stupid.Ron Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01168823506307542255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-81721847821675081812009-09-30T23:04:11.539-04:002009-09-30T23:04:11.539-04:00I like to get spanked on election day by four guys...I like to get spanked on election day by four guys from the suburbs in elections that only involve city residents. I also enjoy having my elected officials abuse their power to benefit their own families. <br />and i enjoy questioning the motives of my political opponents.<br /><br />but mostly I love talking a big game about helping poor people, but pursuing policies that only serve to run offAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-27106714245371964292009-09-30T18:25:13.376-04:002009-09-30T18:25:13.376-04:00I love to talk about lofty goals like regionalism ...I love to talk about lofty goals like regionalism and inter-governmental cooperation, unless people from other parts of the region are opposed to me getting my taxpayer funded toys. Then I'll disparage them for living in the suburbs, and tell them to keep their opinions to themselvesYP Progressornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-21667919583948173292009-09-30T17:11:26.246-04:002009-09-30T17:11:26.246-04:00I'm obsessed with trying to control everyone a...I'm obsessed with trying to control everyone and everything around me, even if it doesn't affect me directly, which is why I think COAST is so wonderful!<br /><br />And I don't live in the city of Cincinnati, but I spend an immense amount of time pretending that I do. Imagining that people in surrounding areas attempting to outdo my brilliant idyllic neighborhood of Anderson (by Anderson Township Residentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-50743072185413778612009-09-30T15:08:49.756-04:002009-09-30T15:08:49.756-04:00We can't get enough of our own guys to read th...We can't get enough of our own guys to read this crap and support us so I keep using different anonymous names to make an ironic point!Same COAST supporter, different anonymous name.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-78379230887637652712009-09-30T12:44:23.199-04:002009-09-30T12:44:23.199-04:00Ditto to what Clermont and Warren County Resident ...Ditto to what Clermont and Warren County Resident said. Me too!!!Butler County Residentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721799301702528076.post-74899154011074713302009-09-30T12:40:23.529-04:002009-09-30T12:40:23.529-04:00Yeah I'm with Clermont County Resident. I lik...Yeah I'm with Clermont County Resident. I like to use your libraries. If you raise your own taxes, I won't have to pay a fee for my Hamilton County library card. Please raise your taxes to subsidize me.Warren County Residentnoreply@blogger.com