Who votes on this measure?
Every Lincoln County voter living outside the city limits of Lincoln City, Depoe Bay, Newport, Toledo, Siletz, Yachats, and within the city of Waldport.
Why is renewal of the 5-year local option tax needed?
To ensure that you will continue to have full access to the public libraries in Lincoln City, Newport, Siletz, Toledo and Waldport.
The library services include:
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Check out books, videos, DVD’s, ebooks and other library materials.
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Reserve books, videos, DVD’s and other library materials 24 hours a day through the Internet
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Internet access to research databases
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Summer Reading Programs for children and teens
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Library programming for all ages
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Computer use for Internet access: checking e-mail, apply for jobs, research, etc.
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Courier service which delivers materials you request from other libraries to your local library
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Interlibrary Loan Services – access to materials around the state and around the world
Some or all of these things may happen at your local library if the levy is not renewed:
• May require people living outside the city limits of Lincoln City, Newport and Toledo to purchase
a library card in order to use these city libraries
• Reductions in: Hours of library operation, Courier service, Interlibrary loans, Staffing levels, Purchase of books and other materials, Library programs and services
• Possible changes in agreements for city library usage by Library District residents