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Seattle Library’s Big Budget Vote | Seattle News
Seattle voters face a pivotal decision on August 4th: approve a $480 million property tax levy to fund the Seattle Public Library for the next seven years. This levy, which makes up a third of the library’s budget, covers essential services like extended hours, expanded book and digital resources, and building maintenance — all critical for underserved communities. Without it, cuts loom, including longer waits, reduced hours, or even branch closures. Rising costs — from books to wages to construction — explain the increase since the last levy in 2019. Your vote could shape the future of a…
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