HomeMy WebLinkAbout137-94RESOLUTION NO. 137-94
SUPPORTING MEASURE B - LIBRARY PARCEL TAX
ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 1994 BALLOT
WHEREAS, Measure B is a funding measure on the November 8, 1994 ballot to restore and
maintain Contra Costa County Library Services; and
WHEREAS, the Contra Costa County Library includes a central library, 17 community branches
and 3 outlets, including one branch library in Danville; and
WHEREAS, the library receives funding from local property taxes and by law, the county cannot
divert those funds to any other use; and
WHEREAS, State budget cuts have taken their toll on the Contra Costa County Library, cutting
$3 million out of the library budget; and
WHEREAS, monies raised through Measure B will keep local libraries open, provide programs
and services for children & young adults, expand the adult literacy program, restore branch
libraries to a 40 hours per week schedule, including Saturday, increase the book & materials
budget by 40%, hire a volunteer coordinator to expand the volunteer opportunities in all libraries
and operate a toll-free information line; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Town Council does hereby support Measure B - Library Parcel Tax on the
November 8th ballot.
APPROVED by the Danville Town Council at a Regular Meeting held on October 18, 1994, by
the following vote:
AYES: Ritchey, Greenberg, Doyle, Shimansky, Waldo
NOES: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
CITY ATTORNEY'
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK