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Fund Seattle Library Workers via Prop 1 Levy
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Prop 1 is a targeted fix: voters should approve it because $3/month per homeowner directly funds library worker raises and restores hours, just as Portland's similar levy did without a single closure.
This levy is a lifeline for equity. Low-income families, seniors, and English learners already bear the brunt of library cuts—voting yes on Prop 1 means those communities get full access again.
History shows this works. San Francisco’s 2018 library levy boosted wages by 20% and visits by 12%—Seattle’s Prop 1 is built on the same proven model.
What guarantees that the $42 million actually reaches workers? The levy says 'annual audits,' but previous city funds have leaked into administration—voters deserve a stronger accountability clause.
Prop 1 unlocks a stronger Seattle. With stable funding, we can reopen Sunday hours, expand digital literacy, and keep experienced librarians—that’s a $3/month investment in a thriving city.