The Anchorage Library Advisory Board this week sidestepped its existing policy for dealing with community concerns over its materials and instead forwarded a book on teen sexuality in its collection to the municipal attorney for review.
, and made a motion to have the book “reviewed by legal.” The municipal code and state statute he cited relates to the exhibition of sexually explicit content to minors.
McClure said that normally, the board should go through the existing reconsideration process. She said that if someone made a request based on the points Weimann raised, she would approach the city attorney during that process.The board members who voted in favor of referring the book to the city attorney were Dennis Dupras, Anchorage First Lady Deb Bronson and Weimann — all appointed by Anchorage Mayor Dave Bronson.
“The reason that I really want to use the process is not necessarily because of the process, but because it is one that’s inclusive and more transparent, which is what people are generally after, than sending it to an attorney,” Willer said. “It involves more voices in the room and more consideration, and I’m a fan of that kind of way to deal with issues, especially controversial issues.”
“As pointed out, this is a hot topic,” Willer said. “I think it’s a hot topic that is much broader than us, and much broader than this town and much broader than this state and I think it’s important to have a community platform to discuss these issues. I’m totally — as chair and as a human being — I’m very willing to talk about things that bother us on either side of any issue.”
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