Long Beach woman tearfully asks council to save library staff from cuts (representative image) – Source: Getty
Emily Quest came to a Long Beach City Council budget hearing with a personal plea. According to the Long Beach Post’s August 8 report, speaking through tears, Quest asked city officials to protect the library hours and employees who, in her words, have helped create a place where people in the community can feel supported and safe.
Quest regularly uses the library’s free craft space, where she works on sewing projects and connects with others…