Measure S and the Aptos Public Library

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It’s time to show some love for our libraries! This year, Santa Cruz county voters will be asked to vote on Measure S, which will raise $67 million to renovate our public library system. The Aptos Public Library is the 2nd most-used library in the system, after the downtown Santa Cruz city branch. The Measure S bonds would be repaid by an annual flat tax of $49.50 for the typical homeowner. Measure S will need 67% approval to pass.

The Aptos Public Library is slated for 3,000 square feet of additional space. Functionally, the current space is inadequate for both the nuts and bolts of operating a busy branch. Friends of the Aptos Library feel that it is unable to meet the current and future demand for programs, and it is not well-laid out by contemporary library standards (e.g. separate spaces for teens, small children, adults, etc).

ACTUAL WORDING FOR THE LIBRARY BALLOT MEASURE

To modernize, upgrade and repair local libraries in Santa Cruz, Aptos, Live Oak, Scotts Valley, Boulder Creek, Capitola, Felton and La Selva Beach — replace failing roofs, outdated bathrooms, electrical systems/ structurally damaged facilities; support growing use by children, seniors, veterans and others; expand access to modern technology; and construct/ expand facilities where necessary; shall Santa Cruz Libraries Facilities Financing Authority issue $67,000,000 in bonds for Santa Cruz Libraries Facilities Financing Authority Community Facilities District No. 2016-1; levy a special tax annually on parcels within the Community Facilities District; establish an initial appropriations limit; and assure mandatory accountability.

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The “Santa Cruz Libraries Facilities Financing Authority Community Facilities District No. 2016-1” is a newly created district that includes all voters in the cities of Santa Cruz, Capitola and Scotts Valley and unincorporated Santa Cruz County.