Measure E would consolidate and extend the existing parcel taxes for library services, subject to the same annual adjustments as the existing taxes, until the tax is repealed by the voters. Parcel tax revenue will be used for library services, including, without limitation, programs for children, teens, and seniors; regular open hours at city libraries; library staff; acquisition of books, magazines, newspapers, media, and other library materials; and access to technology at city libraries.
Past parcel taxes that would be consolidated under Measure E include;
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On November 2, 2004, the voters of the City of Sacramento approved a parcel tax within the City of Sacramento for the purpose of funding additional library services, including children’s programs, homework centers, increased hours, new book funding, and technology in branch libraries (Measure X). The parcel tax was set at $26.60 per year for single family residences and specified amounts for all other properties for 10 years beginning with the 2007-2008 fiscal year. Rate increases are limited to 3% annually.
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In 2014, the voters of the City of Sacramento approved, by a two-thirds vote, a supplemental 12 year, $12 per-parcel tax, generating nearly $1.9 million annually beginning in fiscal year 2014-15 (Measure B), to stabilize library funding and avoid deep service level cuts. This tax allowed the Sacramento Public Library to continue providing core library services at the City’s libraries.
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On June 7, 2016, Sacramento voters approved the extension of Measure X for an additional 10 years beginning in fiscal year 2017-2018. The voters also approved the removal of the restrictions on use of the funds, allowing the parcel tax revenue to be used for all library services.
Source: Impartial Analysis of Measure E