City Council Meeting – Council Member Items Report
To: CITY COUNCIL
From: CHAD WILLIAMS, COUNCILMAN
DON KENNEDY, COUNCILMAN
BUTCH TWINING, COUNCILMAN
Date: JUNE 3, 2025
Subject: AFFIRMATION FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ASSETS
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ISSUE STATEMENT
We would like to affirm by City Council Resolution that the Huntington Beach Public Library (HBPL) will not be sold and books will not be banned.
HBPL is a long-standing public institution. It is funded by our taxpayers and is valued among our residents. Recently, the public has expressed concerns regarding the future of the HBPL and library materials. City Council does not support banning books and books shall not be banned from the HBPL. The Huntington Beach Public Library shall not be sold.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-45 “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, Affirming that the Public Library Will Not Be Sold and that Books Will Not Be Banned.”
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
ATTACHMENT
1. Resolution No. 2025-45