Escalating size of Seattle levies is impacting affordability and straining levy capacity Today Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) released this statement on the proposed 2026 Library Levy following yesterday’s public hearing on the levy. “We love our libraries. That is why the proposed Library Levy renewal is 50% more than the current levy. And that is on top of what was added for inflation. “Adding to this Library...
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Public Hearing for 2026 Library Levy on Thursday, April 2
Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4), chair of the Select Committee on the Library Levy, will host a public hearing beginning at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday to hear from constituents about the 2026 Library Levy proposal. Members of the public can participate in two ways: The 2026 Library Levy proposes a $410 million investment in critical funding...
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Councilmember Foster introduces Library Levy amendments focusing on children and families
Proposals include much-needed renovation funds, English learning programs, Central Library support and community services Councilmember Dionne Foster (Position 9) today introduced three amendments in the proposed 2026 Library Levy renewal process that the Select Committee on the Library Levy is considering. The amendments, including one cosponsored with Councilmember Debora Juarez (District 5), will expand access...
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Councilmember Rivera receives Mayor’s 2026 Seattle Library Levy renewal proposal
Levy proposal continues 2019 investments in open hours, books and materials, technology access, and children’s programming Councilmember Maritza Rivera (District 4) joined Mayor Katie Wilson, Seattle Public Library’s Chief Librarian Tom Fay, and Library Board of Trustees President Yazmin Mehdi to receive the transmittal of the Library Levy proposal to the City Council. The 2026...
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MY TOP TEN LIST FOR 2012
2012 was my first year as Chair of the Planning, Land Use, and Sustainability (PLUS) Committee. I also Chaired the Council’s Special Committees on the SR 520 Project and the Library Levy, and was Vice-Chair of the Special Committee on Yesler Terrace. I continued to serve as the Council representative on the Sound Transit Board [...]
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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 [...]
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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...
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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.
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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 [...]
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Feedback sought on proposed Seattle Public Library Levy
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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.