Last year, the California State Budget had all of $15.2 million for the support of California Public Libraries. The money supported cooperation, Literacy programs and provided some basic operational support for public libraries. When the Trigger bill was "pulled" in December, all of this funding went away. Support for Public Libraries was the only program in the State Budget to be zeroed out.
The State is once again working on the budget, for the next fiscal year. The Governor's proposed budget includes NO support for Public Libraries. We need to change this.
If you care about your library, and the quality of life in California, please take a moment to call, e-mail, write or fax your representatives and the Governor. We need more voices being heard in Sacramento, and every voice matters. The California Library Association has good information about who to contact and how, on their website.
Let Sacramento know that you value your Library - ask your Senator or Assembly Member to restore $15 million for Public Libraries!
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