Vote YES on Measure Q - Library Services Tax
On March 2, 2004, vote YES for Measure Q to support the Oakland Public Library. Measure Q is the reauthorization of the Library Services Retention and Enhancement Act of 1994 (Measure O). It states that, if passed, it will increase the parcel tax rate to retain and enhance public library services in Oakland, expand the library services funded by the act, and extend the life of the measure.

The Chamber of Commerce has stated that you should vote against this measure, although they don't say why in the Oakland Business Review dated February 2004. Well, that's a really great reason not to renew support for the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. How can you be against Public Libraries?

Considering that the cost of this measure is a mere $34 additional dollars per year to keep the libraries funded, I say bull caca (sorry, author is from Oklahoma) and shame on the Oakland Chamber of Commerce. It's worth every penny, if not more.

In fact, show your support now by becoming a Friend of the Oakland Public Library and make a donation or find out about volunteering.

Honor that New Year's Resolution to use the library more! Our local branch is the main library located at 125 14th Street and in addition to large collections of reference and circulating non-fiction and fiction books, the Main Library offers hundreds of current and historic magazines and newspapers, a major collection of sheet music and thousands of maps. There are federal, state and local government publications and a large collection of compact discs, videocassettes and books on tape. The main library is also home to the Oakland History Room, a wonderful resource on the history of our area, a large and active Children's Room, and the Teen Zone. There is a meeting room called the West Auditorium which is available for rent and holds up to 121 people.

Support the Oakland Public Libary TODAY!

Posted 2/09/2004