Now is NOT the time to balance the budget on the back of the library!
The City faces a looming $258 million budget deficit. In the past, when the city faced budget shortfalls, the library system has been called on disproportionately to make difficult cuts.
Multiple council members agreed that unilateral cuts across the board are inequitable and harmful to library patrons. Despite the city’s financial challenges, we’re pleased that so many city leaders included investments in library programs, resources, and facility maintenance and encouraged conversations around the library ordinance in their recent budget priorities. However, our libraries are still projected to be at the forefront of proposed budget cuts.
Tell our city leaders the coming city budget must prioritize funding for programs and services over simply maintaining open hours.
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