Today I was up at the butt-crack of dawn to be a poll watcher for my library's referendum. I've danced with poles, slid down poles, and even run into poles, but this was my first time as a pole watcher. I must say that it wasn't as interesting as I thought it would be. The majority of people who came to vote during my shift were not on my "Yes" list, which was a bit depressing. As it turns out, a good portion of the people not on my list (thus considered "No" voters) are what I would call heavy library users. Some of these people I see almost daily as I fax their resumes, place their book requests, etc. And yet they are voting "No" on our referendum. I don't know whether to be depressed or pissed.

To see if my library's referendum passes (resulting in much joy in LibraryDivaland) or if my library's referendum fails (resulting in the LibraryDiva being fired and having to move in with her friend J-Ho -- yikes!), visit the DuPage County Election Commission's website.

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