HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 25-34 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF TIGARD SUPPORTING THE REPLACEMENT OF THE WASHINGTON COUNTY
COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SERVICES (WCCLS) LOCAL OPTION LEVY, BALLOT MEASURE 34-345
WHEREAS,the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS)was created in May 1976 to serve
all the residents of Washington County and its cities. The current local option levy will expire in June 2026,
funding that provides approximately 45% of the WCCLS library revenue to city and community libraries.
Cities benefit immensely from this cooperative arrangement and the funding this levy provides. Regardless
of where you live in the county, anyone can have full access to the books, services and special reading
programs for children and adults provided by every public library; and
WHEREAS, all residents of the cities and county benefit from this service by having access to books, eBooks,
and multiple special programs for youth and adults;and
WHEREAS, libraries serve as safe and positive community gathering points for everyone; and
WHEREAS,the Mayor and City Council want to express their support of Ballot Measure 34-345 and call upon
voters in the cities and county to do the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Mayor and City Council support the passage and replacement of the Washington
County Cooperative Library Services Local Option Library Levy, Ballot Measure 34-345 on
the November 4, 2025 ballot.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: INTRODUCED AND APPROVED by the Tigard City Council at their
regular meeting this 7th day of October 2025.
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