Advocacy Works

This came in from Project Alert. I would heartily recommend using the Capwiz function on the link below:

Late last night, the MA House and Senate approved a supplemental funding bill which includes an increase of $1,290,000 for the Regions (line item 7000-9401) in the FY2010 state budget. This supplemental budget (H.4181) is currently on the Governor’s desk. The Governor has ten days to review it and he also has the authority to line item veto. Your legislative advocacy is needed right now!


Through the passage of this supplemental budget, our Massachusetts Representatives and Senators have displayed tremendous support for the Commonwealth's libraries. Library advocates deserve credit for convincing our legislators that libraries are an excellent investment because they directly impact and improve the economic, educational and cultural lives of MA residents. But we can't stop now! Please share this message with as many library supporters as possible--- library staff, trustees and Friends and ask them to contact the Governor's office as soon as possible. Please contact the Governor's office and ask him to not veto this essential funding for the regional library systems.

Contact info:
Boston, MA Massachusetts State HouseOffice of the GovernorOffice of the Lt. GovernorRoom 280Boston, MA 02133

Phone: 617.725.4005
888.870.7770 (in state)
Fax: 617.727.9725TTY: 617.727.3666

You can also submit an email to the Governor using MLA Capwiz at http://capwiz.com/ala/ma/state/main/?state=MAOr, on the State House web site at:http://www.mass.gov/?pageID=gov3utilities&sid=Agov3&U=Agov3_contact_us
Krista McLeod & Jackie Rafferty
Co-Chairs MLA Legislative Committee