After years of being under-funded compared to other library networks in the state and across the nation, Denver Public Library officials feel the time to act is now.
Denver Public Library officials want to go to city voters this year and ask them to approve a property tax increase that would infuse an extra $31.6 million a year into the library department.inflation putting pressure on household budgets
“COVID highlighted the devastating impact of the digital divide and the challenges faced by students and job seekers. Denver recovering from COVID depends on the city being a place where all can succeed,” city librarian Michelle Jeske told the city council’s budget and policy committee on Monday. “Adding $30 million to the library would help us maintain a world-class library for a world-class city.
Library officials have already done polling on the potential tax increase and an alternative measure that would have sought to raise the money through a 0.2% sales tax. With more than 700 likely 2022 voters replying, both measures received 69% support, according to the library presentation.
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