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Committee hears how 2019 library levy has funded collections, buildings and technology as city plans 2026 renewal
Summary
Committee members received a detailed briefing on how the 2019 Seattle Public Library levy ($219.1M) has supported collections, building maintenance and technology; staff described fund shifts from the general fund to the levy, deferred projects to preserve hours, and next steps for a 2026 renewal package.
The Seattle City Council’s Library Education & Neighborhoods Committee on Feb. 19 received a staff briefing on how the 2019 Seattle Public Library levy—authorized at $219,100,000—has been used across collections, building maintenance and technology and what the library plans to ask voters in a 2026 renewal.
Chair Maritz Rivera opened the special meeting and said the presentations aim to “show how their dollars are working” to maintain hours, acquire materials and upgrade technology. Rob Gannon, director of…
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