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My comment today is to reference the disappointing and injurious writing of WASHOE COUNTY BALLOT QUESTION NO. 1 from the 2024 Washoe county election:
SHALL THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASHOE COUNTY BE ALLOWED TO LEVY AN AD VALOREM TAX IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $0.02 PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF 30 YEARS TO RAISE APPROXIMATELY $4,500,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND THEREAFTER THE AMOUNT GENERATED BY A LEVY OF UP TO $0.02 PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION AGAINST THE THEN APPLICABLE ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, EQUIPPING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING LIBRARY FACILITIES FOR THE COUNTY?
To me, it feels the question was written without compassion, and leaves out pertinent context. It was not made clear that this question was addressing the continuation of previously allowed funds. I was under the impression that this was new, and my yes vote was to give the library further new funds. I was upset to learn that the failure of this question to pass actually takes significant funds away from the library, upsetting the budget and resulting in reducing branch hours, layoffs of our amazing librarians, diminished community programs and resources. I have 2 daughters, and we use the library nearly weekly for books, social time, learning experiences, crafts, entertainment. We see so many families utilizing the same services, and have made so many friends through library activities and story times. Please consider reallocating funds to the library's budget without reduction in services and staff. The library is a resource for citizens of our town in so many different ways. Access to the internet, knowledge, access to books and news help to enrich our society and help our entire community to be better.
In summary, first, please re-evaluate how the damaging writing of the question was allowed to be put on the ballot without clarifying that this would be reconfirming prior fund assignment. Second, please consider supporting the library financially as it has been, as library resources are vital to our community, and so beneficial and loved for many Washoe County families.
My comment today is to reference the disappointing and injurious writing of WASHOE COUNTY BALLOT QUESTION NO. 1 from the 2024 Washoe county election:
SHALL THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF WASHOE COUNTY BE ALLOWED TO LEVY AN AD VALOREM TAX IN THE AMOUNT OF UP TO $0.02 PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF 30 YEARS TO RAISE APPROXIMATELY $4,500,000 IN FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 AND THEREAFTER THE AMOUNT GENERATED BY A LEVY OF UP TO $0.02 PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION AGAINST THE THEN APPLICABLE ASSESSED VALUE OF PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, IMPROVING, EQUIPPING, OPERATING, AND MAINTAINING LIBRARY FACILITIES FOR THE COUNTY?
To me, it feels the question was written without compassion, and leaves out pertinent context. It was not made clear that this question was addressing the continuation of previously allowed funds. I was under the impression that this was new, and my yes vote was to give the library further new funds. I was upset to learn that the failure of this question to pass actually takes significant funds away from the library, upsetting the budget and resulting in reducing branch hours, layoffs of our amazing librarians, diminished community programs and resources. I have 2 daughters, and we use the library nearly weekly for books, social time, learning experiences, crafts, entertainment. We see so many families utilizing the same services, and have made so many friends through library activities and story times. Please consider reallocating funds to the library's budget without reduction in services and staff. The library is a resource for citizens of our town in so many different ways. Access to the internet, knowledge, access to books and news help to enrich our society and help our entire community to be better.
In summary, first, please re-evaluate how the damaging writing of the question was allowed to be put on the ballot without clarifying that this would be reconfirming prior fund assignment. Second, please consider supporting the library financially as it has been, as library resources are vital to our community, and so beneficial and loved for many Washoe County families.