Eugene council backs mid-cost library levy package, asks staff to explore kiosk pilot

Jan 15, 2026

After DHM Research polling showed the strongest, broad support for a mid-cost option emphasizing early childhood literacy, the Eugene City Council voted 8-0 to express support for Option 2 and requested staff return with kiosk-cost and scaling options before finalizing a ballot resolution.

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Councilors on Jan. 14 signaled unified support for a mid-level library levy that would preserve services and add early childhood literacy programs, voting 8-0 to express the council’s will to proceed with Option 2 while asking staff to return with cost details on vending-style kiosks and refined resolution language ahead of statutory ballot deadlines.

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