Spokane Libraries Seek Small Tax Boost

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Spokane County voters face a small but meaningful choice this August: approve a modest property tax hike to keep libraries thriving. With just $53 more per year for the average homeowner, the measure would fund essential upkeep, staffing, and tech upgrades across ten branches and a bookmobile serving rural communities. At its lowest rate in 25 years, the current tax burden has dropped as property values rose — but this increase aims to restore funding to sustain services and expand digital access. Supporters see libraries as irreplaceable community anchors, offering free learning, tech, and…