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Daly City trustees discuss putting parcel tax on November ballot to support libraries
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Summary
The Daly City Library Board discussed a proposal to place a parcel-tax measure on the November ballot to generate unspecified support for the city’s libraries; staff said council members were asked for feedback and a public poll and other preparatory tasks were underway but the timeline is tight.
Daly City’s library board discussed moving forward with a proposal to place a parcel tax on the November ballot to raise money for the city’s libraries.
Vice President Lex told trustees the idea has been informally discussed with city officials and that staff have been assigned to gather background and test public support. "This item has to do with the proposal to place a ballot measure on the November ballot, to enact a parcel tax within Daly City, to support the library in a yet to be defined manner," Lex said.
Why it matters: a parcel tax would create a local, voter-approved revenue stream specifically targeted to library services. Board members said the city council’s interest will determine whether the proposal advances. Lex said staff had met on March 27 with Vice Mayor Perreno, Council Member Manalo, the assistant city manager and finance director Nevin, City Attorney Zimmerman, library director Sheila Anderson, DCPLA president Clayton Koo and Leilani Ramos to outline options and timelines.
Board members and staff outlined next steps and constraints. Staff were assigned to prepare background material and a public poll to gauge likely voter support; Lex said the board was "awaiting a reply from the two members of the city council who are part of this committee" on whether to proceed. Trustees noted the process carries tight deadlines if the measure is to appear on the November general-election ballot.
The board did not take a formal vote at the meeting. Trustees said they expect to await council feedback and additional staff analysis before deciding whether to seek formal placement of a parcel-tax measure.
