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Santa Monica library board votes to study dedicated revenue options, creates ad hoc committee
Summary
The Santa Monica Public Library Board voted unanimously to create an ad hoc committee to study possible dedicated funding sources—drawing on models such as Pasadena’s—citing polling costs, ballot thresholds and a tight outreach timeline. The board approved the motion 4-0 and Chair Newman said she will appoint members to the committee.
The Santa Monica Public Library Board voted 4-0 to create an ad hoc committee to study potential new revenue sources for the library, including models used by other California cities.
Board members discussed the Pasadena approach—where tailored polling and ballot language were central to shaping public support—and emphasized that custom polling can be costly. A board member said polling in Pasadena involved multiple surveys that cost “tens of thousands” of dollars, and members warned that Santa Monica has limited time…
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