Local elections are always important and are even more crucial in recent years, including the position of library trustee. We have seen, over the last few years, the issues, challenges, and consequences of both misinformation campaigns, and mishandling of values we hold dear in our community (equity, inclusion, restorative justice, community engagement, respectful treatment of staff and community).
It is crucial to support library board trustees who will uphold and protect these values, which is why I am supporting Mika Yamamoto, Annie Wilkinson & Colin Bird-Martinez for the Oak Park Public Library board.
As someone who values restorative justice programs, cultural supports for all communities, and a library that values respectful, ethical programming and treatment of its own staff, with a focus on diversity, I feel that the choice is clear for a solid slate of candidates who will support the library as a place, space and resource for all of us, and for multiple purposes moving forward.
Mika, Annie, & Colin for Oak Park Library Board, a library for all, for always.
Zerrin Bulut
Oak Park