Statement For · Committee Spokesperson: Millissa Macomber
statement appears humanCommittee: Committee Spokesperson: Millissa Macomber
Library annexation makes sense for the residents of Sedro-Woolley. It simplifies how we fund library service. Right now the City of Sedro-Woolley pays the Central Skagit Library District so we can use the library at no charge. Annexation means we will be a permanent part of the District and that can’t be changed in the future unless voted on by us. We are already paying for the library - this allows us to pay the District directly. And the Sedro-Woolley City Council has committed to lowering City property taxes when we approve this ballot measure. Voting yes gives us a say on future District measures - such as bonds or levies. Without annexation, we have no say. Our library is doing great things for everyone in our community - programming for all ages, resources for job seekers, computer access, low-cost printing, notary services, meeting spaces for large and small groups, board games, mystery night boxes and of course books and movies! The beautiful space on State Street creates a welcome environment for all of us as well as visitors to the area. Annexation allows us to contribute directly to all the resources the library offers. Join me in voting yes.