EFFECTS OF PROPOSITION 1A FUNDING LOSS
The California legislature is seriously considering borrowing 8% of library property taxes on 2009/2010. This will force the Library to cut hours, services and programs. This chart demonstrates the significance of the loss of these revenues.
$1.2 Million Loss |
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Librarian |
32,597 hours |
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Library Clerk |
42,826 hours |
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Page |
56,127 hours |
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Books |
34,158 |
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CDs |
60,000 |
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DVDs |
39,695 |
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Children’s Programs |
2,400 programs |
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Teen Programs |
2,492 programs |
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Literacy Training |
3,692 programs |
“Libraries are more essential than ever. Reading is still the most basic survival skill in today’s information driven world.” William Ecenbarger
| How can you help? |
Please support your library by asking the State Legislature to exempt libraries from the Proposition 1A property tax shift.
Time is of the essence, so phone calls and faxes are preferred; letters are also welcomed.
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/asm-addresses.html
Thank you for your help!
