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RESOLUTION NO. 1'7 - 0 5
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL LIBRARIES
WHEREAS, the pending expiration of the current parcel tax will result in
significant reductions in revenues for our local public libraries; and
WHEREAS, current revenues have been inadequate and forced significant
reductions in library hours and services; and
WHEREAS, parcel tax revenues can provide a stable, predictable source.of local
funding to maintain and restore essential library services that students, seniors and other
members of our community rely on; and
WHEREAS, parcel tax revenues allow local voters to make investments in their
community libraries and the education of our children; and
WHEREAS, maintaining access to our neighborhood libraries for students is
essential for maintaining quality education in our community; and
WHEREAS, parcel tax revenues can be spent according to local priorities and all
funds are returned to the library that serves the community from which it originated; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Los Altos Hills supports local control; and
WHEREAS, the Santa Clara County Library has placed new two parcel tax
measures on the May 3, 2005 ballot for consideration by their local voters.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the Town
of Los Altos Hills expresses its support for these local parcel tax measures (Measures A
and B) and encourages all citizens concerned with lack of adequate financial resources
for libraries to vote yes.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on March 3, 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: Mayor O'Malley, Mayor Pro Tem Kerr, Councilmember Jones,
Councilniember Mordo and Councilmember Warshawsky
NOES: None
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