Getting to YES! Sustainable Funding with a Johnson Act Referendum

Mahwah and Phillipsburg are two communities that rallied behind their public libraries to increase funding through a “Johnson Act” referendum. Will your community be next? This session provides the tips and tricks needed to successfully rally friends, energize advocates, and lead a campaign that will mobilize your community to vote for sustainable library funding. The presenters will discuss setting the stage, timetables, marketing, advocacy, stakeholder roles, and everything you need to get to YES! 

Presenter(s): 

Kurt Hadeler, Director, Mahwah Public Library Dave Krolak, Director, Phillipsburg Free Public Library Jen Park, Trustee, Mahwah Public Library and Ramapo Catskill Library System Government Relations Specialist

Event Time: 

Friday, May 31, 2024 - 3:40pm to 4:30pm

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