League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
	Santa Clara County, CA August 27, 2013 Election
	Measure A Continuation of the tax in support of libraries Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers Authority parcel tax - 2/3 Approval Required Unofficial Final Results: 267/267 Precincts reporting Pass: 44780 / 81.4% Yes votes ...... 10242 / 18.6% No votes See Also: Index of all Measures

Arguments For Measure A

Vote Yes on A -- protect our library programs, book collections, and open hours, without raising tax rates! Yes on A requires that EVERY library serving Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Milpitas, Monte Sereno, Morgan Hill, and Saratoga benefits. Every dollar raised in your city goes directly to your local library. For the past 20 years, voters like you have approved funding for our libraries, which will expire unless renewed. Measure A is NOT a new tax, and the tax rate will NOT increase. YES on A simply extends this important library funding. Without Measure A, the education of 100,000+ community college students, school and preschool children attending library programs each year will suffer. Local libraries provide an educational place for kids after school -- keeping them off the streets. With school libraries open only a few days per week, public libraries are now more essential than ever in supporting our children's quality education. YES on A purchases new books and up-to-date research materials YES on A continues summer reading programs YES on A supports children's storytimes YES on A keeps libraries clean and safe Many seniors on fixed incomes rely on libraries because buying books is just too expensive. YES on A continues the award-winning bookmobile program that brings books to senior centers, preschools, disabled children and rural, isolated, and unincorporated areas of the county. YES on A also helps provide free wireless access, adult literacy programs and resume writing/computer classes that help people get jobs. Measure A is subject to strong fiscal accountability provisions, guaranteeing all funds are spent as promised: Annual, independent audits Public review of expenditures to monitor spending Join teachers, parents, librarians, community leaders and local business owners in voting YES on A to maintain funding for local libraries! Visit http://SaveOurLibraries2013.org to volunteer. /s/ Carl Guardino President and CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership Group /s/ Nancy Howe County Librarian/Director, Santa Clara County Library District /s/ Evelia Morales Rosso Teacher of 30+ years, Gilroy Unified School District and Morgan Hill Unified School District /s/ William D. "Denny" Weisgerber 2012 Veteran of the Year, Milpitas Senior Advisory Commissioner and Fmr. Mayor, City of Milpitas, Milpitas Police Athletic League President /s/ Gilbert Wong Chair, Santa Clara County Library District Joint Powers Authority/ Vice-Mayor, City of Cupertino (No arguments against Measure A were submitted)