City says revenue is needed to keep libraries operating at current levels, expand collections
The city of Oakland is asking voters to extend an annual parcel tax 30 more years to keep public libraries operating at current levels, add to their collections, run youth programs and upgrade their technology.
In 1994, Oakland voters approved the Library Services Retention and Enhancement Act, which imposed a parcel tax to raise revenue for library services. Voters extended the tax in 2004 to keep the branches open a certain number of days, provide more programs, operate the African American museum and retain children’s librarians.
Low-income seniors won’t have to pay the tax, and churches, schools, hospitals and agricultural land owners can apply for exemptions.
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