Petition Public Comments

ID	Name	Title	Comments
2	Mark Salisbury	Software Engineer, citizensforalibrary.org creator	Libraries are a great resource for everyone. You can get many great things at libraries - including books! We love reading in our family. Libraries provide awesome spaces to use and enjoy. They provide programs for youngsters and adults. All parts of Boise deserve access to a library - close enough to walk or bike to. Let's bring a library to West Boise while there is still space available.
3	Jennifer Froerer	Mother of five girls	When I moved to Boise, I was floored by the amazing library set-up. The combination of the cities and county working to provide accessibility to all materials using just one library card, and the satellite libraries providing easy access to a library all over the city was a welcome surprise! Over the years I've been saddened, however, that even with such a system, my family does not have the same access as most of the others in the city. I strongly urge the city to prioritize equal access to services and build a library in West Boise. As my family has grown, it becomes more and more difficult to get to a library, given the time and distance involved. I know my older children would love a library close enough to walk out bike to, so they could spend more time there (even when I'm busy doing laundry.) McDevitt Park seems like a perfect solution to both make use of the undeveloped city space and fill the library desert.
4	James Phillips	Husband and father of four children	“Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better” – Sidney Sheldon
5	Melanie Jones	Software Engineer, mother of three, west Boise res	Every time I fill out a survey from the city of Boise I express how badly we need a library out this way. The Walgreens near Chinden and Eagle had set empty for years now and would be a great spot, or near the West YMCA in the parking area that sits unused near Brookdale Meadows neighborhood.
6	Gary Dufault	Old folks who love what libraries provide.	I have made several visits over the past few months to the libraries in Ada County and Ustick and Cole Rd. I was really impressed by all that was available at each. It's almost five miles exactly from our home driveway to "The Library" at Ustick and Cole Rd. This is an unreasonable distance to travel to a library when virtually all of the rest of Boise has much more accessible facilities. It's time to put a library in west Boise!
7	Vonnie Dufault	Grandparents need libraries for visiting grandkids	We have grandchildren visit in the summer. We shouldn't have to drive five miles across Boise to take them to a library. West Boise needs a library too!
8	Bryan and Keiko Neufeld	Software engineers that love libraries	We both love reading, and use the digital services that the Boise Public Library provides. We'd like to take advantage of the physical resources as well, but there's not a library that's convenient for us to get to on a regular basis. We'd love to have a library that's easy to walk/bike to.
9	Jennifer R. Gravel	Mother, grandmother, life-long library cardholder	Libraries even the "playing field" for citizens providing access to books to families that cannot afford to buy books. They are invaluable resources for citizens of all ages. For nearly 20 years I worked in children's publishing, selling books to families and public libraries, and supporting literacy and fundraising for school libraries. Through that work, I heard countless stories about how access to books changed lives. We know that access to books and choice is a key to developing reading skills in those learning to read and a library is the best place to provide that for families. West Boise needs a branch library closer than 4 miles for all residents but especially those without independent transportation.
10	Claire Salisbury	2029 Graduating Class - Huge Bookworm	I love to read! I love libraries, and they have almost every book you can think of. They have even more than books too. Libraries are at least 5 miles away from where we live, so mom only goes occasionally. I wish we could go more. I love libraries!
12	Tammy Rampton	Mother of 4 reading junkies	My family loves going to the library. We used to walk to the library in Garden City several times a week. When we moved to West Boise several years ago, going to the library became much more difficult because there wasn't one near by. We still love the library but can only go once or twice a month now due to the locations being too far away. I would love a library in West Boise.
13	Marley K. Antone	Middle School Teacher
15	Brendan	High school student	A library would be a great addition to west Boise, as a place to learn and have fun.
16	Corbett Jackson	Community member	I think a library specifically in our community would be great!
17	Christina Jackson	Mother of 4 kids
19	Eve Rampton	The girl who loves books	all of the library are very far away and very inconvenient to go to, so one close by would encourage reading and would help younger people be intrested in reading.
20	Jeremy Rampton	Father of Four. Therapist. 10 Year Boise Resident.	My kids love the library, but because it is a long distance from the library...it really limits my kids ability to go. We are in a library dead zone between Boise and Meridian. Please Help.
22	Amy Vogelsberg	Mother of 5 Volunteer at elementary school library	Most of my adult life I have been able to walk to the library. I have fond memories of putting my babies in the stroller and walking to story time.. I still use the library weekly but definitely have to make a special trip as all the libraries are out of the way. There are so many great resources at the public library and there are many people that don't utilize it because id the location.
24	Crystal Combs	Homeschool Mom of Four Children	As somebody who currently lives in the middle of the library "donut", I feel like our community would hugely benefit from a new library near Eagle and McMillan. There is currently so much unused space at McDevitt Park, which would be a perfect location! Currently our family has four children that we homeschool, and my oldest two are avid readers. I can hardly keep up with supplying the books they want to read! Unfortunately we live approximately 15 minutes away from every public library in the area, which makes it hard at times to keep the boys supplied with good reading material. Although we reside and pay taxes in Boise, we actually spend very little time in Boise libraries since they are so inconvenient for our family. We are asking the City of Boise to please consider investing resources in a new library near us so that our children and the rest of the community can benefit from the services that are easily accessible to the rest of the city!
26	Amanda Salisbury	Mom of Five, BS in Mechanical Engineering	I think libraries are a great resource for learning and a sense of community. My kids love to read. If we had a library closer to us, I would be inclined to take them more often which would help deepen their love for reading and learning. I also love that libraries are a great recourse for early literacy with great programs for younger kids (and everyone). Having lived in this part of Boise for the last 15 years I have always thought it would be great to have a library closer that we could easily access. I would love to see this happen!
27	Alison Michaels	Mother of 9 year old, telecom VP of Sales	Please add a new library!
28	Maren Hansen	Mother of two avid book readers!	I have two young children that love to read and attend classes at our libraries. Having one closer would be amazing!
30	Beverly Haglund	I'm retired and love the library.	I would love to see a library near the west YMCA, it would be a wonderful addition to West Boise. I am retired and I use the Eagle Library now but would love to have one close to home. I rent movies and love their actives as well as the Books.
32	Sheryll Sharp	Educator who never stops learning!	I am a mother, parent, friend and educator, who believes that community access to libraries is a basic human right, free and easily accessible to all!
54	Nicole Wyke	Working mom of 3
59	John clifford		A library in this area would be an incredible investment and I fully support this initiative
60	Stephen Hunt		Our family loves the library!!
61	Ursula	Logotherapy Student	Libraries are so important for everyone, we need to keep learning and growing, not only as professionals but as people too.
105	Amy Stroud	English Literature Student	Library accessibility is extremely important for communities. Building a library in West Boise will allow community members to have convenient access to information and utilize all the resources a library has to offer. Libraries also support education and would create a hub for students of all ages in this area to have a place to study and access academic materials. Another great reason is that a library in this location would provide a neutral community gathering space. There aren’t many establishments for community members to spend their time in without the expectation of spending money and having a convenient accessible library in West Boise would provide these community members with a place to connect and engage in community activities
106	Katie Bishop	Teacher and children want library	I would love to have a library closer to my house for myself and my three younger kids.
111	Elizabeth Drewett	Former teacher and current nanny that LOVES to che	I live near the Village and lack for no services, shopping, or church. However, I am a huge user of the library and would LOVE to have one near me!!
112	Balenda Snow	Nursing School Faculty	We are a family of avid readers who spend way too much on books. It would be nice if there was a library closer to us. None of the locations are really convenient for those of us in the “hole”.
121	Shawn pugel		We desperately need a library
127	Charles M Pegan	Retired engineer	Libraries are important, providing lifelong education as well as keeping citizens informed and entertained. Neighborhood libraries are a socioeconomic equalizer.
130	Michael L Maynard	Retired	I have enjoyed libraries for years.
132	Kris Case	Retired
133	Kristin Merren	Mom, business owner, wife, and lover of all books!	Having a library less than 20 minutes away, depending on traffic, would be amazing! As a family of 4 we love reading and going to the library. But finding the time when one isn’t close isn’t always easy. We find ourselves scheduling library time instead of just going to enjoy our time. My best friend growing up was the town librarian. I’m not even joking m. She the town librarian in Athol, Idaho is the reason is read over 100 books every year. She was the best! Some of my best memories of summers spent at the library reading all sorts of books and going on adventures . I would love this for my daughters! Our oldest is 11 a writes stories all the time and has aspirations of being an author. Her sister just graduated kindergarten and is a reading wizard! Please build a library in West Boise. Sincerely, A mom with a love of reading and two daughters that love it just as much
136	Tammy Heintz	Homeschooling Parent	Would be great if there were a public library close to Kliener Park and the Village. So many neighborhoods with students surrounding that area making it walking distance which in turn help with traffic and pollution.
137	Andrew J Johnson	Retired City Employee	The lion’s share of all City services go to every where but the West Bench.
138	Da'nell Cannon	Mrs. Cannon; Mother of 5 children; violin teacher	We have loved using libraries over many, many years--we took our children weekly to the library when they were growing up. Libraries are important to communities--they can help raise the level of education and foster life-long learning of both children and adults. West Boise is a vibrant community of many wonderful families who would benefit greatly from having our own library!! Please build one in West Boise!
145	Monique Bosse	Mom of 3 School Age Kiddos
147	Charity Bate	Mother of 7	I Love to bring my kids to the library and loved being able to go myself as a child riding my bike to the library. I want one closer and would use it more if one was closer. Please!!! Let’s get a library in West Boise!
152	Camille	Ex-library user because of proximity	I know if there was a library closer I would use it more. I have four school-aged children so it would be a great benefit to our family. Please consider putting s library In the proposed area.
153	Pam Hartnett	Retired and grandmother of 18, we need this!	Been living in West Boise over 27 years and have always wondered why we have to go so far for a Library! Thank you for addressing this!
154	Michael Civiello	Retired Teacher/Musician	My wife and I are at the Eagle library at least every two weeks. The old HP campus on Chinden would be a great place for a library because of the ease of access and parking.
188	Tommi Anderson	Mother of 5	We use the library and its services almost weekly and we love them. I want all children to have the wonderful benefits of having a library near by!
189	Amy Firkins	Mother of 4 children
191	Katelyn Marshall	Mom of special needs kids	Unfortunately, we don't go to the library more than a few times a year because of the inconvenience of the drive. My child NEEDS more variety and reading opportunities though.
193	Krista Hegstrom	Love reading and enjoying libraries	We moved to west boise from meridian and have missed having a library nearby! It would be so nice to be able to just drop by somewhere close to our house. I have 3 kids and they love going and picking out books!
196	Venessa Murray	Mother of 3 book nerds	We love the libraries and frequently visit cherry ln, Ustick & Cole, and collister. We have 3 young children who would benefit from a closer location with youth activities.
199	Paula von Lindern		Libraries are vital to a neighborhood. The services provided to the patrons are necessary to keep them informed, entertained, and knowledgeable about events happening in their community. I’m a retired teacher and there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing someone pick up a book and get lost in the written word.
219	Laura Watson	Busy Mom- college student, self employed, mom of 3	My kids and I love the library but all too often , we just dont get there enough because of traffic & the time it takes to travel across town. We are super busy -- school, work, activities-- all around the West Boise area (Eagle/Ustick area) so our schedule doesnt always fit in going out of the way to Meridian library. It would be a dream to get a library closer.
221	Jayne larson	Mother of young children
222	Darci Hill	Mother of 4 voracious readers	We have 4 children who love to read and would LOVE A library that was within bike riding distance! We travel weekly (or more)15 minutes by car to any library!
224	Jennifer Redford	4th generation Idahoan; Born & raised in Boise	Everyone in Boise should have quick, easy access to a library.
225	Valerie Anderson	Mom of 6 and writer	I have 6 kids. My oldest, 20, has Autism and is gifted. She reads something like 240 pages an hour. It’s her favorite thing to do. Every time we go to the library she brings the biggest backpack she can find and loads it up with 40+ books. Then a week later she’s begging to go to the library again. It’s hard to keep up with when a trip to the library is such a big undertaking, having to go all the way to Cole Ustick. My daughter doesn’t drive. Giving her a bit of independence would be great- to have her able to bike or walk a short distance on her own whenever she’s ready to get more books would be amazing. I’m also not into buying books. I just don’t have money for it. So I’m a patron of the library and read anywhere from 70-150 books a year. I’m also a writer. It would be wonderful to have a space to go to close by for that.
227	Teresa Eyre	Wonderful Addition	The library would be a great addition to the area proposed, which is near me. It only makes sense to let the residents in the area have these benefits. I am a mother of grown children that now have children if their own. When my kids were younger, I would go to the Eagle Library or Meridian Library .And also the Boise Library. All which I had to drive quite a ways to. My grandchildren that now live in this area will benebenefit now. I also enjoyed, as an adult checking items out.
242	Don Larson		In high school (Silverton Oregon) I often skipped school to go to the library in Salem and explore my interests (I know, it was wrong but I graduated, went to college and did well and eventually became a dentist). I love books and feel that there is a true need for resources that are offline.
244	Diane Lewer	I am a mother and grandmother
245	Anne Sorensen	Libraries are accessible to all. Raises literacy.	Would love a library and post office in the old Rosauers building!!! Much needed!
247	Marianne Ingersoll	Mother of 5 children, Grandma of 6
324	Christa Walker	Middle School Music Teacher	When my three children were very small, Star Library was a haven for our family. When I needed to get out of the house, we walked to the library to find music, books, and videos while the youngest played and made friends with the community play area. When we moved to Boise, the Cole Library was lovely, but not within walking distance. I would love to have a library in walking or biking range for our youth and our young families. I think it could become a community hub that unites all generations, actually.
341	Mallory Sullivan	A high school student, Renaissance High School
354	Judith Roesbery	Avid reader and longtime fan of libraries	Everyone should have a library near them. I am fortunate that I can walk to the Garden City Library. There is a large “library desert” in Meridian. I hope this petition will spark enough interest that a library can be built in this underserved area.
355	Jamie Hegstrom		Libraries service the area I love and have greatly enriched our families experience. A mother of three, the library is the first stop we make at the beginning of summer and is a part of so many other memories and yra
367	Jamie Richmond	2nd generation Idahoan (Treasure Valley) Mom of 2	Garden a city library has made a huge difference in my kids’s lives and our family. I hope the families and citizens in west Boise can have a neighborhood library to help their neighborhood thrive.
368	Audrey Richmond	Accounting and finance student, Boise State	Libraries have always been an extremely important place in my life. Having a library near me allowed me to walk or bike to it and have the ability to read books I wouldn’t have had the chance to otherwise. I was also able to participate in events and gain another safe community in my library, and I can’t imagine what my life would be like without having the opportunities that my library provides me. Even now, the library is a nice place for me to check out books and get involved in my community so I can spend my free time the way I truly want to.
372	Veronica Richmond	Biology & Advertising Student, University of Miami	As a resident of Garden City, I've always had access to a nearby library. I would bike over and check out or return a few books, have a picnic in the lawn, and go to a variety of interactive events, lessons, speeches, and programming. I love our Library! and West Boise citizens should also get their own Library!
373	Erica Smith	Reader and lifelong learner	I love the library and want everyone in my community to have easy access to the fun and knowledge that a library can provide. Education and literacy are critical components of society.
396	Victor Dominguez		Long overdue!
397	Ruth Corbin	Executive and Personal Coach	I love to read and believe everyone should have the opportunity to read and enjoy books that a library can offer.
398	David M Corbin	Retired
400	Steve Berch	State Representative - District 15 (West Boise)
420	Danielle Burham	Mother of two children	Libraries provide vital services to the communities they serve and important community resources to those who need it.
466	Thomas A Closson	Retired Electrical Engineer
467	Emma Hartley	High School Student	I grew up in northern boise, living in an apartment complex right next to the Eagle library. I would go to the library almost every day with my dad. I my dad. I would love for other young readers to have these kinds of experiences like i did.
497	Rex McArthur	Grandpa	Knowledge is power
498	Alexander McArthur		Libraries are dope!
514	Jeffrey Greene	Concerned Parent of Three
515	Cooper Wartonick	USDA U.S. Forest Service Wildland Firefighter
525	TJ Bliss	Chief Academic Officer, Idaho State Board of Ed	I support the effort to build a library on the undeveloped portion of McDevitt Park. Access to knowledge is fundamental to a thriving democratic republic. Free and open libraries are critical sources of knowledge, even in the Internet Age.
527	Sydney Knuth	Recruiter
531	Jennifer Green	Teacher	I'm very excited at the possibility of another library! It's a great place to go for students to use resources as well as get advice and suggestions from the librarian on books. There are also great programs that happen in the program room. For example, the summer one skippers came to a library recently, and put on a performance. There was a huge crowd with mostly children. What an inspiration!
541	David Meyer	Environmental biologist
549	Jessica Maxey	Parent and Library Lover	I have two young kids and reading to them has improved their vocabulary and interest in the world around them. It’s also a great place for families and the community in general to come together and learn. Libraries are so important!
550	Chad Maxey	Parent and Library Lover	I have two young kids and reading to them has improved their vocabulary and interest in the world around them. It’s also a great place for families and the community in general to come together and learn. Libraries are so important!
551	Noah Maxey	Parent and Library Lover	I have two young kids and reading to them has improved their vocabulary and interest in the world around them. It’s also a great place for families and the community in general to come together and learn. Libraries are so important!
552	Elise Maxey	Parent and Library Lover	I have two young kids and reading to them has improved their vocabulary and interest in the world around them. It’s also a great place for families and the community in general to come together and learn. Libraries are so important!
555	Hannah Hillier	Local college student
557	Joshua Crab	Father of two children	Access to libraries are truly important for our community especially for our developing children.
559	Erika Nandankar	Plant Breeder, PhD	Library access for all!
560	Nishit Nandankar	Event Planner - Freelance	Libraries are priceless tools for equitable access to all community members. Filling this void in service is the least we can be doing for the Boise community.
565	Abe Alsop	Father or five
566	Jose Esparza	Grandfather & student
567	Joselyn Hernandez	Grandfather & student
570	Marilyn Vickers	Retired Teacher	I’m driving to Meridian to get my library books, but would really appreciate having one closer to me in Boise! McDevitt would be a great location!
587	Mike Masterson	Former Boise Police Chief, Candidate for Mayor	A branch library is more than books, periodicals and computers; it is a gathering place for users of all ages to learn, inquire, imagine and dream. A West Boise neighborhood branch library is long overdue. Please show your support by signing this citizen petition. Your voice matters! Mike and Vicki Masterson
594	Linda Kohlwey	Mother of 3	Mother of 3. We utilize library alot for reading, studying, activities, social, and more.
595	Michael kohlwey	Mother of 3	Mother of 3. We utilize library alot for reading, studying, activities, social, and more.
596	John Cannon	Mrs. Cannon; Mother of 5 children; violin teacher	We have loved using libraries over many, many years--we took our children weekly to the library when they were growing up. Libraries are important to communities--they can help raise the level of education and foster life-long learning of both children and adults. West Boise is a vibrant community of many wonderful families who would benefit greatly from having our own library!! Please build one in West Boise!
598	Inga Hadder	Mother of Two, Nonprofit Professional	Libraries are an amazing resource and would love to have a closer one to visit with my kids.
599	Melissa Yauk	Retired Librarian	Neighborhood libraries have been good for Boise.....as our community grows, so does our library system need to grow.
601	Jim	27 years without a library!	We have lived in West Boise for 27 years and would have loved a library nearby! When my children were young, I had to pack them up and travel across town to be able to get to the nearest library. Many times, even though my kids wanted to go to the library, I just couldn’t take the time to drive that far with infants and children! it also led to a lot of overdue books and videos because it was so hard to get to the library! I have been wondering for 27 years why west Boise is an island with no libraries on it! My daughter just had my first grand baby so I would love to be able to have a library built in West Boise, so I could finally take the next generation,!
602	Rebekah Edwards	27 years without a library!	We have lived in West Boise for 27 years and would have loved a library nearby! When my children were young, I had to pack them up and travel across town to be able to get to the nearest library. Many times, even though my kids wanted to go to the library, I just couldn’t take the time to drive that far with infants and children! it also led to a lot of overdue books and videos because it was so hard to get to the library! I have been wondering for 27 years why west Boise is an island with no libraries on it! My daughter just had my first grand baby so I would love to be able to have a library built in West Boise, so I could finally take the next generation,!
604	Emily Mortensen	Therapist on the edge of Boise & Meridian
605	April Smith	Former Child, Former Student, Current Community Me	I spent 4 years living in West Boise as a pharmacy student, and gh lack of library access was appalling. If I needed to study, print documents, or heaven forbid- borrow a book for fun!- I had to take a car and factor in more gas to my already pathetic budget.
606	Lisa Giles	6th Grade Teacher and Mother	We definitely need a library in West Boise. It is surprising that a library is not in this fast growing area.
607	John Giles	6th Grade Teacher and Mother	We definitely need a library in West Boise. It is surprising that a library is not in this fast growing area.
608	Conner Giles	6th Grade Teacher and Mother	We definitely need a library in West Boise. It is surprising that a library is not in this fast growing area.
609	Anita Kochman		I use the Library at Cole and Ustick which is 3 miles from me. It would be more convenient if one was a bit closer, Five Mile and Fairview or Ustick would be nice…Or Cloverdale and McMillan or Eagle and McMillan or Ustick!
610	Heather Westover	Homeschooling mother of 5
613	Rodney Endow		We are senior citizens. We would love to be able to walk to the library.
614	Janet Endow		We are senior citizens. We would love to be able to walk to the library.
617	Joey Hannon	High School Student	I have enjoyed services provided my the Boise public library system for many years now and and very grateful for their services. However living in west Boise going to the library has always required setting time out of my day to drive down to a library and it is not a regular occurrence. I noticed that once I went downtown more the library was a good place to spend my time and study art, but I would still prefer a library closer to home, something I could bike to.
618	Roberts Christine	Wife, artist, mother of three and grandmother of	All communities need a place to find diverse ideas and stories. Libraries provide for those who need information, an escape or entertainment. I believe libraries should be easily accessible for all. This new location would provide that.
621	Bill R. Burns	Retired US gov employee	Enjoy new books, magazines and computer access at libraries.
622	Aaron Peck & Katie Peck	Mother of young children, teacher.	Libraries are invaluable. We attend one of the local libraries almost weekly. We are a family with elementary age children, and would very much support a library closer to our home. Currently, we frequent libraries in Meridian and Eagle, but live in Boise.
658	Clemencia Herdegen	Mother and father of 2 kids. Teacher and coach.	It would be nice to have a library within walking distance so my kids could walk to it and go more often to borrow books, movies, etc.
659	Daniel Herdegen	Mother and father of 2 kids. Teacher and coach.	It would be nice to have a library within walking distance so my kids could walk to it and go more often to borrow books, movies, etc.
660	Kylie Herdegen	Mother and father of 2 kids. Teacher and coach.	It would be nice to have a library within walking distance so my kids could walk to it and go more often to borrow books, movies, etc.
661	Troy Herdegen	Mother and father of 2 kids. Teacher and coach.	It would be nice to have a library within walking distance so my kids could walk to it and go more often to borrow books, movies, etc.
663	Brian	Public School Educator	Our area is lacking a public library and would benefit greatly from having one. Please consider a new library fit our community.
664	Sherry Labrum	Public School Educator	Our area is lacking a public library and would benefit greatly from having one. Please consider a new library fit our community.
665	Connie McMurray	ESL Teacher, mother of 5
666	Camie Openshaw		My family loves the library and would like one close to visit more often.
667	Jack Openshaw		My family loves the library and would like one close to visit more often.
668	Mccoy Openshaw		My family loves the library and would like one close to visit more often.
669	Korra Openshaw		My family loves the library and would like one close to visit more often.
670	Arthur Openshaw		My family loves the library and would like one close to visit more often.
671	Gary Millward		Libraries have played an important role in my life as I grew through my teen years and graduated from high school. Ever since this western section of Boise was annexed, there has been a lack of these services. It would be of great benefit to this tax paying portion of the city to have a library of their own that is reasonably close.
672	Chad and Corinna Arnell	Educator and Small Business Owner	I’m a veteran teacher and I can attest that a love for reading is the catalyst that makes all the difference in the academic achievement is students of all backgrounds. Students that read succeed!
675	Ellie Bahm	Family of Avid Readers
676	Laura Bahm	Family of Avid Readers
677	Natalie Bahm	Family of Avid Readers
680	Josie Call	Teacher and mom of 3 kids	I would love there to be a library close to the West YMCA
681	Tovey Call	Teacher and mom of 3 kids	I would love there to be a library close to the West YMCA
682	Gene Roylance	Computer Engineer	I believe our children need more access to books and media that is available in libraries. I think it is disturbing to see the increase of mental illness that correlates to the increase of social media and cell phone use. Libraries are still very relevant and may be a valuable to to combat the explosion of mental illness among our adolescent children.
684	Adriana	Mother of two young children	I need someplace closer to take my two children! They love books and the social aspect of going to the library. They can make friends, practice their speech development and learn responsibilities by treating books with gentleness and respect
685	Dallin Galloway	Yoked Bookmaster	I love books
686	Scott galloway	Shredded lord of the shrek	Libraries for the children!
687	Mrs. Deana Braden	Retired Teacher	There are many school-aged children in West Boise, and they would greatly benefit from having a library close by...especially in the summer or during holidays. Some are home all day while parents are at work. If a library was within walking distance, or could be reached by bicycle, they would have access to books, videos, computers, etc. They could even walk there with a babysitter. Right now, a library for these children are more than four miles away, on busy roads, from a library.
699	Gnanapragassen Chowriamah	Father of 2 tweens boys. 1st Generation American.	I cannot emphasize again and again the criticality of having public, easily accessible libraries, instead of trying to close them down. Build them and we/they will come, eager to learn about things, old and eager to meet/interact with all kinds of individuals, familiar and unfamiliar ones.
702	Paul A. Lewis	Father of Six...and 3 young readers in the house	This is long overdue!
703	Marché Edgington	Retired educator
723	Joe Palaia		Everyone should have easy access to a library. When our boys were younger we went to the library on a regular basis.
724	Marianne Palaia		Everyone should have easy access to a library. When our boys were younger we went to the library on a regular basis.
725	Nicolas Palaia		Everyone should have easy access to a library. When our boys were younger we went to the library on a regular basis.
726	Joseph Palaia		Everyone should have easy access to a library. When our boys were younger we went to the library on a regular basis.
727	Nilab Mohammad Mousa	Mother of 2 children and Adjunct professor at BSU
731	Phillip Emerson		WOULD BE WONDERFUL TO HAVE IN OUR PART OF BOISE. WE'D ALSO SAVE ON GAS.
732	Susan Emerson		WOULD BE WONDERFUL TO HAVE IN OUR PART OF BOISE. WE'D ALSO SAVE ON GAS.
733	Susan Nugent	Educator
734	Molly Froerer	Kids who love libraries	It would be fun to have a library closer, so we could read more books. Having more books might make us want to read even more. We love playing with the toys at the library, and getting books for our mom to read to us.
735	Jade Froerer	Kids who love libraries	It would be fun to have a library closer, so we could read more books. Having more books might make us want to read even more. We love playing with the toys at the library, and getting books for our mom to read to us.
736	Wren Froerer	Kids who love libraries	It would be fun to have a library closer, so we could read more books. Having more books might make us want to read even more. We love playing with the toys at the library, and getting books for our mom to read to us.
746	Jamie Byrd	Avid reader and Boise native	With all the development going up in west Boise I’m surprised there isn’t a library close by. My husband and I both really hope to see this push to build a library come to fruition!
872	MeDynn Call	Mother of 3 kids and teacher.	I am at the library 2-3 times a week for classes, activities, and books. I live in West Boise but have to drive to Meridian or Eagle to attend a library. A great location would be in the empty lot next to McDevitt Park off Eagle Rd and McMillian.
876	Robert Leavitt	Long-time West Boise resident	As long time residents of West Boise and frequent users of libraries, we think it's time for our area to have a library. We have been paying taxes the same as other Boise residents but we don't enjoy the same access to those resources as other areas of the city.
877	Amanda Leavitt	Long-time West Boise resident	As long time residents of West Boise and frequent users of libraries, we think it's time for our area to have a library. We have been paying taxes the same as other Boise residents but we don't enjoy the same access to those resources as other areas of the city.
895	Larry Ice		Libraries are often the glue that holds communities together. West Boise deserves the same amenities as the other sections of the city.
900	Kendra Lacy	Avid reader	I use the library frequently and would love one in a driving range of my home. Thank you!
901	Annabel Lacy	Avid reader	I use the library frequently and would love one in a driving range of my home. Thank you!
904	David Gabbard	Both of us are teachers	My kids have always used the library as they were growing up, but we have never had one close by to use.
905	Sarah Gabbard	Both of us are teachers	My kids have always used the library as they were growing up, but we have never had one close by to use.
910	Arianne Smith	Parents of four
912	Keith Smith	Parents of four
917	Chandi Vonlindern	Mother of 2	Love the idea of a public library coming to our area!!
920	Tylee Mason		Family of 3 kids that love to go to the library.
921	Jeff Mason		Family of 3 kids that love to go to the library.
922	Nancy Brown		A teacher and a lover of reading!
923	Rodney Brown		A teacher and a lover of reading!
924	Kristi Brown		A teacher and a lover of reading!
925	Raymond Brown		A teacher and a lover of reading!
928	Nick Davis	Husband, father of four children, IT Director.	I think a great location for a new public library would be the empty lot next to McDevitt park near Eagle Rd and McMillan.
934	Eric Lawler	Family of 7	We're stuck in between the Eagle and Garden City libraries, which means the closest Boise library is at Cole and Ustick. All interlibrary loans we request must be picked up and dropped off from Cole & Ustick, which is too far to bike to.
935	Shelley Lawler	Family of 7	We're stuck in between the Eagle and Garden City libraries, which means the closest Boise library is at Cole and Ustick. All interlibrary loans we request must be picked up and dropped off from Cole & Ustick, which is too far to bike to.
936	Ivan Lawler	Family of 7	We're stuck in between the Eagle and Garden City libraries, which means the closest Boise library is at Cole and Ustick. All interlibrary loans we request must be picked up and dropped off from Cole & Ustick, which is too far to bike to.
937	Enzo Lawler	Family of 7	We're stuck in between the Eagle and Garden City libraries, which means the closest Boise library is at Cole and Ustick. All interlibrary loans we request must be picked up and dropped off from Cole & Ustick, which is too far to bike to.
938	Onyx Lawler	Family of 7	We're stuck in between the Eagle and Garden City libraries, which means the closest Boise library is at Cole and Ustick. All interlibrary loans we request must be picked up and dropped off from Cole & Ustick, which is too far to bike to.
939	Soleil Lawler	Family of 7	We're stuck in between the Eagle and Garden City libraries, which means the closest Boise library is at Cole and Ustick. All interlibrary loans we request must be picked up and dropped off from Cole & Ustick, which is too far to bike to.
952	Gloria Chavier		We’ve been visiting library at cole, would love to be able to walk to a library, especially if it were near a coffee shop. The older two have their first library cards this summer and are excited to get new books each week. The younger two love storytime, so having programming at a new branch would also be important.
953	Jorge Chavier iii		We’ve been visiting library at cole, would love to be able to walk to a library, especially if it were near a coffee shop. The older two have their first library cards this summer and are excited to get new books each week. The younger two love storytime, so having programming at a new branch would also be important.
954	Gabrielle Tollner	Mom of two :)
956	Matthew Silva	Boise resident	Even as the way libraries operate continues to evolve with changes in technology and how people access information, their importance as a public resource dedicated to learning and open access to information remains vital.
965	Barb and Brad Bowcutt	Work with special needs students.	Lifetime library user!
966	Courtnie Dawson	Concerned auntie of a future bookworm	I live right in the heart of the "dead zone" for libraries. My niece lives in the same household, and for her to be a part of a summer reading program will be difficult -- when I was around her age, my family had to drive all the way out to Victory road to access the library's resources. While she's lucky to have the Garden City branch to make for a shorter drive, it's still a bit of a commute. I would love to be able to have a library within walking distance so that when she is old enough, we can walk or bike to the library and she can develop the passion for reading that I have enjoyed all my life.
967	Gary Hunt	Dr.
973	Travis Spiker	Avid reader
976	Edie Willard	Retired insurance agent mother of 6.	My whole family loves to read
978	Samuel Valdez Ruiz	Local Business Owner	A public library is a foundational pillar in a community. Sometimes these sort of places are referred to a third space, one away from home, and one away from work. A third where it is not a bar, or a outside location under the elements. Somewhere where the community can come into and escape the sometimes monotonous strain of the buzzing of the city. The importance of walkability and accessibility of the locality - and how even one more makes that much more a difference and impact on our younger generations. The first thing we are thought to affect the trajectory of our personal navigation of life is literacy. West Boise would needs more attention. I am happy to see that this is on the table and to support in any way I can.
979	Deborah Arellanes	Local Business Owner	A public library is a foundational pillar in a community. Sometimes these sort of places are referred to a third space, one away from home, and one away from work. A third where it is not a bar, or a outside location under the elements. Somewhere where the community can come into and escape the sometimes monotonous strain of the buzzing of the city. The importance of walkability and accessibility of the locality - and how even one more makes that much more a difference and impact on our younger generations. The first thing we are thought to affect the trajectory of our personal navigation of life is literacy. West Boise would needs more attention. I am happy to see that this is on the table and to support in any way I can.
980	Beulah June Renee Arellanes	Local Business Owner	A public library is a foundational pillar in a community. Sometimes these sort of places are referred to a third space, one away from home, and one away from work. A third where it is not a bar, or a outside location under the elements. Somewhere where the community can come into and escape the sometimes monotonous strain of the buzzing of the city. The importance of walkability and accessibility of the locality - and how even one more makes that much more a difference and impact on our younger generations. The first thing we are thought to affect the trajectory of our personal navigation of life is literacy. West Boise would needs more attention. I am happy to see that this is on the table and to support in any way I can.
981	Evangelia Manolis	Small Business owner	Communities and Kids need libraries the more the merrier!
983	Lisa Amore	Library Lover!
984	Dominick Amore	Library Lover!
987	Grant T. Burgoyne	Former library ambassador, 46 year Boise resident.	All sections of Boise deserve to be treated equitably regarding libraries and other infrastructure. Libraries are particularly important in bringing members of the community together and providing them the resources necessary to becoming educated and informed citizens. A free-standing library branch in West Boise is needed and will serve the community well.
988	Ben Pieper	young west Boise homeowner	Having a library I can easily bike or even walk to is very important to me.
990	Andrew Kowalewski	Boise State Student
992	Stephanie Meyet	Teacher and Mom of Four	Literacy is vital to growing minds and to the health on communities. As a teacher and mom of four, I have noticed and felt the lack of accessible libraries near my home and in my neighborhood. Thank you for considering funding this important missing piece of West Boise.
995	Rhonda Dixon	VP of Patient Care, St. Lukes; Retired Teacher	We need libraries available to all. West Boise is lacking a close library for families.
996	Karen Hoekzema	VP of Patient Care, St. Lukes; Retired Teacher	We need libraries available to all. West Boise is lacking a close library for families.
997	Bonita Biegalke	Avid reader	I’d love to have a closer library. I currently go to the one at Cole and Ustick or use the Eagle library.
998	Julie Thornton	Retired, avid reader
1000	Josh Johnston	Candidate, Boise City Council Seat 3
1001	Renee Jessome	Long time resident driving to Eagle library.	Next to the new Storage Sheds on the West side of Eagle of Eagle between Chinden and McMillan or on the NW corner of Eagle and McMillan (next to the park).
1035	Linda Simmons		As leader of a book group whose members are primarily located in West Boise, a “local” library would be welcome. Our choices now ate Collister, Garden City, Cole & Ustick and Ada County Libraries. These are all several miles from most members.
1037	Ralph Simmons	Retired physicist
1038	Paul Kim		Libraries provide resources to citizens so that the willing may uplift themselves. Can't get more bootstraps than that.
1039	Lisa Owens	Mother and Author	Libraries not only provide people with opportunities to read and expand their minds, but they are an important place for people to gather who are in need of resources, social engagement with kids/ adults and promote learning activities and support.
1041	Hope Ryan	Library lover! Homeschool mom	We use the library weekly and would love to go more often if it were closer to our west Boise home.
1045	Emily Mortensen	Counselor & Working Mama with 2 Littles	We are huge library fans, and have to drive to Cherry Lane every time for our library activities. It would be so wonderful to have one nearby for being able to participate in things for the kids more accessible for us!
1046	Paige Mortensen	Counselor & Working Mama with 2 Littles	We are huge library fans, and have to drive to Cherry Lane every time for our library activities. It would be so wonderful to have one nearby for being able to participate in things for the kids more accessible for us!
1047	Morty Mortensen	Counselor & Working Mama with 2 Littles	We are huge library fans, and have to drive to Cherry Lane every time for our library activities. It would be so wonderful to have one nearby for being able to participate in things for the kids more accessible for us!
1048	Sarah Meyers	Family of Four Wants a Library	Having a library close by would be great for our family! Our
1050	Rod Squibb	Father of 2	I would like the city of Boise to build a library closer to where we live, as my kids get older it would become alot easier to walk or bike to.
1051	Robert Staley		As a recent transplant to West Boise I was shocked when I went looking for the closest branch and instead found that rhere isn't a single branch in the entire West Boise area. My kids LOVE going to the library - there are so many great amenities in the Boise area that it's hard to believe how few libraries there are and not a single one west of Cole. How this hasn't been rectified in the past 40 years I don't know, but it's high time to Plan one for West Boise residents.
1057	Keely Richins	Mom of 3, lover of books	I take my kids to the library multiple time a month. We use the online platform to request items, use technology, and check out games . We would benefit from a library closer to home.
1059	Holly Horch	Mother of four children and small business owner	We love going to the library and would love one within walking/biking distance! West Boise definitely needs a library and me and my family of six would use it ALL the time!
1060	Andy Horch	Mother of four children and small business owner	We love going to the library and would love one within walking/biking distance! West Boise definitely needs a library and me and my family of six would use it ALL the time!
1061	Ramsey Horch	Mother of four children and small business owner	We love going to the library and would love one within walking/biking distance! West Boise definitely needs a library and me and my family of six would use it ALL the time!
1062	Addie Horch	Mother of four children and small business owner	We love going to the library and would love one within walking/biking distance! West Boise definitely needs a library and me and my family of six would use it ALL the time!
1063	Forest Horch	Mother of four children and small business owner	We love going to the library and would love one within walking/biking distance! West Boise definitely needs a library and me and my family of six would use it ALL the time!
1064	Jack Horch	Mother of four children and small business owner	We love going to the library and would love one within walking/biking distance! West Boise definitely needs a library and me and my family of six would use it ALL the time!
1065	Darci	Library obsessed mother of four	This would be such an amazing thing for our family! Libraries are crucial to our children's joy and learning and having one that is more accessible (near the Village or Kleiner would be IDEAL!) would mean the world to us. Please consider!
1066	Brandon Richins	Father of 3 children, CPA	Libraries allow convenient opportunities for families to engage in learning activities. It’s a fun way to encourage reading and learning. My kids have benefited by libraries in the valley and having more accessible libraries will continue to grow their love for reading and education.

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