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Thank You to Seattle Voters for Approving Libraries Levy

I would like to personally thank Seattle voters for again reaffirming their commitment to libraries by overwhelmingly approving a seven-year, $122.6 million property tax levy on the August 7 ballot to support the Seattle Public Library (SPL). I initiated the two year process to prepare this proposal, and chaired the Committee of the Whole on [...] [Full Post]

Posted: August 10th, 2012 under Councilmember Conlin.
Tags: Library, Library Levy

Library leaders and city officials join together in support of levy for The Seattle Public Library

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Seattle Public Library Board President Marie McCaffrey, City Librarian Marcellus Turner, Mayor Mike McGinn and City Councilmember Richard Conlin announced support for a Library levy... [Full Post]

Posted: April 10th, 2012 under Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Conlin, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases.
Tags: Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Conlin, Godden, Harrell, Library, Library Levy, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen

Levy proposal addresses ongoing fiscal challenges and supports critical services

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After a two-year process involving the thoughtful contributions of tens of thousands of residents and collaboration between The Seattle Public Library, Mayor’s Office and City Council, a proposal to stabilize Library funding and improve Library services is complete. [Full Post]

Posted: April 9th, 2012 under Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Conlin, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases.
Tags: Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Conlin, Godden, Harrell, Library, Library Levy, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen

Libraries for the 21st Century on August Ballot

On Monday, April 9, the Council will vote on placing a seven-year, $122.6 million property tax levy on the August 7, 2012, ballot to support the Seattle Public Library (SPL). The Council is likely to approve the ordinance. This levy will restore the services that have been cut from the City budget since the recession [...] [Full Post]

Posted: April 9th, 2012 under Councilmember Conlin.
Tags: Library, Library Levy

Feedback sought on proposed Seattle Public Library Levy

News Release:
Providing funding stability for the Seattle Public Library is a priority for the City of Seattle. Seattle City Councilmembers invite members of the public to provide their feedback on the proposed Library Levy legislation before the Council. [Full Post]

Posted: March 29th, 2012 under Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Conlin, Councilmember Godden, Councilmember Harrell, Councilmember Licata, Councilmember O'Brien, Councilmember Rasmussen, News Releases.
Tags: Bagshaw, Burgess, Clark, Conlin, Godden, Harrell, Library, Library Levy, Licata, O'Brien, Rasmussen

Council Begins Work on Library Levy

On Monday, December 19, the Council unanimously adopted Resolution 31345, setting forth a structure, process and schedule to consider placing a Library Levy on the August 7, 2012 ballot for funding to be used in combination with existing City funding for Library operations and major maintenance. This is the start of a four month process [...] [Full Post]

Posted: January 25th, 2012 under Councilmember Conlin.
Tags: Library

Seattle City Council encourages public input on improving Seattle Public Library services

News Release
The Seattle City Council encourages Seattleites and library patrons to attend one of the Seattle Public Library’s upcoming community meetings. [Full Post]

Posted: December 21st, 2011 under Councilmember Conlin, News Releases.
Tags: Conlin, Library

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