HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-26 1/8 cent ballot measure to support librariesRESOLUTION NO. 2011- 26
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH TO SUPPORT A 1/8 CENT
SALES TAX MEASURE ON THE NOVEMBER 2011 BALLOT TO SUPPORT MENDOCINO
COUNTY LIBRARIES
WHEREAS, the County of Mendocino Library System has drastically reduced staff and hours of
operation in the last four years, and
WHEREAS, California Governor Brown's 2011-12 budget proposal eliminates current State
funding supporting the Mendocino County libraries; and
WHEREAS, over the last several years, library funding has taken a disproportionate amount of
budget cuts; and
WHEREAS, Mendocino County Library staff have been cut over 25% in the past three years;
and
WHEREAS, the Mendocino County Library needs stable, secure and independent funding to be
able to accomplish its mission for the citizens of Mendocino County; and
WHEREAS, the Mendocino County Board of Supervisors directed County Counsel to prepare a
"Mendocino County Public Library Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance" for possible later
adoption and submission to the voters in November 2011; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance would create a special 1/8 cent sales tax for the exclusive support
of the Mendocino County Library; and
WHEREAS, the specific projects for which the revenues from the transactions and use tax may
be expended are as follows: Maintaining local public libraries; Restoring Open Hours at existing
branches throughout the County to the level of 2006-07; Expanding library programs for children
and young adults; Expanding outreach programs for individuals who cannot easily come to a
library; Acquiring and replacing library equipment and library materials; and
WHEREAS, this measure will help prevent further cuts to the hours our libraries are open; and
WHEREAS, the Mendocino County Library is the largest provider of free Internet broadband for
county residents; and
WHEREAS, this body supports the incredible value of our Mendocino County Library system,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ukiah City Council supports placing a measure
on the November 2011 ballot calling for a the adoption of a 1/8 cent sales tax to support the
Mendocino County Library and urges residents of Mendocino County to vote yes on the ballot
initiative in November 2011.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Ukiah City Council on June 1, 2011, by the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Landis, Thomas,
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Rodin
ATTEST:
Lol. a ,
nne Currie, City Clerk
Mari Rodin, Mayor