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Endorsements and Opposition to Statewide Library Ballot Measures
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Our endorsements and opposition statements are made after careful consideration.
We are guided by how these ballot measures directly affect public libraries, school funding, and the broader educational infrastructure.
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We believe that these measures will have a lasting impact on libraries' accessibility, funding, and roles in supporting communities and education.
When ballot measures undermine or strengthen this mission, we feel it is our responsibility to inform voters and take a stand.
Support on the November 2024 Statewide Ballot:
- California Prop 5 - We endorse this measure, which lowers the supermajority requirement for local bond measures from 66.67% to 55%, making it easier for communities to pass library and education funding initiatives.
- New Mexico GOBonds for Libraries - We endorse this biennial statewide aid bond, which provides funding for public, school, tribal, and academic libraries, ensuring libraries across the state have the resources they need to serve their communities.
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Oppose on the November 2024 Statewide Ballot:
- Kentucky Amendment 2 - We oppose this amendment, which diverts public education funding to charter schools, threatening the stability of public school and library funding.
- Utah Amendment A - We oppose this proposed change to the funding formula for education, which would negatively impact school libraries by undermining stable funding sources.
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North Dakota Measure 4 - We strongly oppose this measure, which would end local property taxes that fund public libraries, jeopardizing the future of library services in communities across the state.
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