6/22/2009
Dear Library Patrons and Community
Residents,
This past Friday, Governor Ted Strickland proposed a cut of $227.3 million in
fiscal years 2010 and 2011 as part of his plan to fill the $3.2 billion gap in
the state’s budget. This will
mean a more than 50% cut in funding for many of Ohio’s public libraries in
addition to the 20% reduction in revenue from the decrease in tax revenue in
2009. Libraries will close or
face significant reductions in operations as a result of the Governor’s
proposal.
With about 70% of the state’s public libraries relying solely on state funding
to fund their library, the reduction in funding will mean that many will close
branches or drastically reduce hours and services. Libraries bring critical
services to the community, such as early childhood education, job help, free
internet access and a place for everyone to come together as a community.
This budget will be finalized by June 30th so the time to act is NOW!
Please take the time to contact our State Representative and State Senator and
explain how important the library is to you and your family.
Representative Mark D. Okey
Phone: (614) 466-1464
Fax: (614) 719-3961
Email: district61@ohr.state.oh.us
Senator Joseph Schiavoni
Phone: (614) 466-8285
Email: sd33@maild.sen.state.oh.us
To read more on this subject please read the following news articles and website.
http://saveohiolibraries.com/
http://www.libraryjournal.com/
http://www.cleveland.com/news/
If you have any questions please do not
hesitate to call or visit the library,
Sincerely,
Robert Antill
Director / Librarian
Carroll County District Library
