Library policing controversies

So you have 40 police officers at a Drag Queen Story Hour (“Libraries homeless ‘problem,’ ” June 19), and city officials and library board members are scufawwing the idea of one uniformed police officer to monitor the Spokane Public Library, where there has been known drug/needle use, physical confrontations and other disturbing public safety behaviors (i.e. people yelling at patrons … even if due to mental health issues)? Then, a statement by Kelly Cruz: “…our officers are stretched thin right now.” Maybe 40 officers shouldn’t be at a story hour? Is it just me, or does this reek of idiocy?

A shout out to Nadine Woodward, who will be receiving my vote for mayor, political maneuvering aside.

Commonsense goes a long way in addressing problems. Nonsense wastes tax-payers money.

And thank God she posted reality so the lay public can see for themselves what’s really going on! I call “nonsense” on other city officials and library board members who apparently want us to believe “if it’s not put out there for all to see, it’s not happening.” Sheesh!

Cheryl Henley

Spokane