Tag: Library Levy
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 […]
[Full Post]Posted: January 11th, 2013 under News Releases.
Tags: Library Levy, SR 520
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 News Releases.
Tags: Library, Library Levy
Library leaders and city officials join together in support of levy for The Seattle Public Library
News Release:
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…
Posted: April 10th, 2012 under Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, 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
News Release:
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.
Posted: April 9th, 2012 under Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, 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 News Releases.
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.
Posted: March 29th, 2012 under Councilmember Bagshaw, Councilmember Burgess, 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