[Michlib-l] Question I received about circulating petitions

[Dan Hutchins]

Hi Kat,My understanding is this comes down to the library's policy. My policy states that petitioners must keep themselves at least 50 feet from the library's doors. The idea is that the library should remain neutral in the political process, being careful not to appear to endorse any point-of-view and that petitioners should not interfere with customers quiet enjoyment of the library or their right to privacy. I've attached Harrison's policy to this email for reference.BTW, I know you were interim for an extended period of time. Congratulations on being named director...you deserve it!
Dan Hutchins, Director
Harrison Township Public Library
38255 L'Anse Creuse Ste. A
Harrison Township, MI 48045
http://htlibrary.org
586-329-1261
dhutchins at htlibrary.org 

    On Friday, September 22, 2017, 2:50:43 PM EDT, Kat Boyer via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org> wrote:  
 
 Hi everyone,
I have a question about an email I received.  Someone asked me "Are circulators of ballot-initiative petitions permitted" at the library.  I am not sure how to answer her.  Does anyone have any experience with this?  Apparently it is a non-partisan group looking to amend Michigan's Constitution as it relates to redistricting.
Thanks in advance!

Kat Boyer
Director
Benton Harbor Public Library213 E Wall St.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022

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