As you probably know (my blog of April 22), the Denver Public Library is having its own funding problems and is looking at becoming an independent library district. Our situation here in Jefferson County is a bit different than Denver’s in that we already have a dedicated library property tax mill levy, so no new [...]
I’ve posted a presentation file on Library funding problems and other issues leading to the need for the Jeffco Library District. Click Here for a PDF Click Here for a PowerPoint The presentation describes the impact and implications of a district on governance issues as well as funding. It includes a summary of the [...]
These letters to the editor were in response to the Denver Post story about the Denver Public Library and how it is considering becoming a library district as a result of funding pressures with the City of Denver. They appeared in the May 1 edition of the Denver Post. Note the first letter is from [...]
