Appleton Common Council votes against land purchase for a new public library

What's next for Appleton library project?  (Appleton Post-Crescent, 6/18/2015)

 Photo credits:  Appleton Common Council

The motion is defeated 8-6, with 1 member absent.

• The men's vote:  6 'nays', 2 'ayes'.
• The women's vote:  2 'nays', 4 'ayes', 1 member absent.

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