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The Good News
The Good News
We love our Garfield County Libraries! According to a poll conducted earlier this year, 80% of the community supports the library and wants to see it maintain its current services.
The problem
The problem
The funding that Colorado's Garfield County voters approved to expand, improve, and operate all six Garfield County Public Libraries in 2006 is set to expire in 2027. The loss of revenue might result in reduction of staff, reduction of hours, reduction in collections, or loss of other services.
The solution
The solution
To continue library maintenance and operations without increasing the tax rate, the Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) Board of Trustees voted to place a 1 mill levy extension measure on the ballot in November. Garfield residents already pay it. This sustains that funding to maintain the libraries we love.
VOTE YES to SUPPORT LOCAL FUNDING MEASURE TO MAINTAIN OUR LIBRARIES
WITHOUT INCREASING THE TAX RATE
FUNDING FROM THIS BALLOT MEASURE WOULD BE USED TO:
Keep our local libraries in good repair, safe, clean, and accessible
Provide funding necessary to recruit and retain qualified staff
Provide books, technology, and materials
Partner with existing non-profits dealing with food insecurity, mental health issues, domestic violence, and other essential community needs
Maintain an adequate reserve to offset emergencies and unpredictable fluctuations in other income sources (ie, oil and gas revenue volatility)
Support other library services and programs
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