On the May 4, 2010 primary election ballot, voters will have an opportunity to vote on a replacement of the Library’s 1.4 mill property tax levy. The following are the basic facts about the replacement levy:

• This 1.4 mill replacement levy is not a new tax.
  Property owners already pay this tax.
   
• The 1.4 mill levy currently provides approximately 50% of the Library’s total annual operating revenue ($12 million).
   
• This replacement levy is not an increase in millage.
  It was also 1.4 mills in 2004, and will continue to be collected at that rate.
   
• The current levy expires in 2010.

The five-year replacement levy will be used to maintain facilities, services, resources, and programs.

The cost of the replacement levy for the owner of a $100,000 home is $49.00 per year, or $4.08 per month.

The Library has had the support of the community through
a local property tax levy for over 25 years. Without this replacement levy, the library will be forced to drastically reduce hours, staff, services, programs, and resources throughout the library system.

Visit http://www.supportourlibrary.com for the latest levy information.