Fight for the First (Caro)

No one should have the right to control what library books you or your family checks out, and using an elected office and your tax dollars to push personal beliefs on your family is wrong. For decades, CADL has operated without this being an issue. But as national special interest groups continue to invade local communities like ours, extremist candidates believe they–not highly trained, award winning librarians–should have the right to decide what topics are included in our local collection. We will not stand for extremists and special interest groups deciding what books you or your children may check out or what materials your tax dollars are spent on. Who We Are Caro Fight for the First (CF4F) is a political action committee established to protect the First Amendment rights of Caro residents. We believe it is critically important to have a strong library which offers resources to support community members through every stage of their lives. Each Caro family has the right to make decisions about what library materials are right for their households, and these materials should be made available without Library Trustees deciding which ideas are ‘safe’ for the public. We strongly believe that you are the expert on what materials are right for your family, and elected officials who intend to force their personal beliefs on you and your children do not belong on a public library board. As a public library, CADL is a key partner in education, and trained librarians like those at CADL provide opportunities for lifelong learning and building relationships in the community. JOIN US I join Caro Fight For the First and pledge to: 1. Support the Caro Area District Library in its mission to connect people with the world of ideas and information. 2. Commit to showing up and speaking out (or writing) in support of intellectual freedom and a library collection that is selected by librarians who use the proven, best practices of their profession, not a small group of people who want to control what my family can read. 3. Only support Trustees who not only believe in the library’s mission, but also respect my right to decide what materials are right for my household. On the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot, those candidates include:  4-Year Term: -Dawn Branding (Incumbent)  -Tom Seibert (Incumbent)  -Sam Senter (Incumbent)  -Suzanne Smith (Incumbent) Partial Term:  -Margo Hahn If you agree, please sign this petition to join CF4F, then share it with your Caro area friends and family. You will receive email updates on the campaign and volunteer opportunities. We will share candidate bios, interviews, and other helpful info on our Fight for the First page to help all Caro residents make informed decisions about the upcoming November 3rd election.  Thank you - we look forward to having you join us!