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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
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, pazcel 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 Saratoga City Council 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 Saratoga City Council
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.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regulaz meeting
of the Saratoga City Council held on the 2na day of March 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Aileen Kao, Nick Streit, Ann Waltonsmith,
Vice Mayor Norman Kline, Mayor Kathleen M. King
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Kathleen M. King, Mayor