Select Committee on the Library Levy
TL;DR
The Seattle City Council's Select Committee on the Library Levy held a public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would allow voters to decide on a seven-year property tax increase dedicated to the Seattle Public Library. The measure aims to fund expanded operating hours, collections, technology, programming, maintenance, and a seismic retrofit of one library facility. If approved by voters in the August 4, 2026 election, the tax would exceed state-imposed levy limits.
Key Decisions
- Library Levy Ordinance - Public Hearing and Committee Review Public hearing held; ordinance advanced for consideration
Agenda
- This meeting also constitutes a meeting of the City Council, provided that the meeting shall be conducted as a committee meeting under the Council Rules and Procedures, and Council action shall be limited to committee business.
- Please Note: Times listed are estimated
- Call To Order
- Approval of the Agenda
- PUBLIC HEARING
- 1. AN ORDINANCE relating to regular property taxes; providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at an election to be held on August 4, 2026, of a proposition authorizing the City to levy regular property taxes for up to seven years in excess of the limitation on levies in chapter 84.55 RCW for the purpose of sustaining investments in Library operating hours, collections, technology, programming, and maintenance while expanding access to opportunity through Library materials, technology, and undertaking a seismic retrofit of one Library facility; and ratifying and confirming certain prior acts.Council Bill (CB)
- Adjournment