Can we get this on the ballot in November? It's one of the few taxes I think I totally approve of!
A proposal to charge Los Angeles residents a $39 yearly parcel tax to help fund the city's libraries moved a step closer today to being placed on the November ballot. The Parks, Health and Aging Committee approved the proposal endorsed by the Board of Library Commissioners, and forwarded it to the full council. City Librarian Martin Gomez said recent budget cuts and layoffs slashed his staff from 1,100 to 800 employees.
If you see my post from yesterday, this is significantly less per year to have access to one of the largest lending libraries in the country than it would to buy the books. It is also a promise that your tax is going to a useful resource and not into some void.
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