Article Contributed on: 10/22/2008 3:46:59 PM
Meg Truhler, a Yes to Libraries campaign volunteer, has been setting up her rocking chair and reading lamp at locations around Castle Rock to spread awareness about ballot issue 5A.
Did you know Douglas County Libraries checks out more children's materials than any other library system in Colorado, including Denver Public Library? What's more, Douglas County Libraries carries no debt, and has not had a tax increase since 1996. Library use is booming in DouglasCounty, but revenues are not keeping pace with demand.
Issue 5A asks voters to approve a 1 (one) mill increase on property tax. If 5A passes, the typical Douglas County Household will pay
less than $30 a year- the cost of a single hardback book.Under 5A, Douglas County gets:
-New, adequately-sized libraries in Parker, Castle Pines and Lone Tree. 40% of the new tax will sunset and go away after the new libraries are built and paid for.
-Renovations to the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock and Highlands Ranch Library.
-Expert librarians, more library materials and improved technology for everyone in Douglas County.
For more information, visit
YestoLibraries.com or the Yes to Libraries
FaceBook group.