Marin County Residents Approve Parcel Tax for Libraries

Parcel taxes had to pass by a two-thirds majority.

"I think the one thing that tells me most significantly is that people will vote for a tax if they really see it is going to benefit them and their community," said Measure B co-chair Elihu Welber. 

Link to June 9 San Jose Mercury News article, "Marin library parcel taxes receive strong support".

Excerpt: On Tuesday, it was all about libraries in Marin.

All three parcel taxes touted as saviors for libraries in San Rafael, San Anselmo and 10 locations around the county exceeded the two-thirds majority needed in late returns Tuesday night.

"We won!" said David Dodd, San Rafael library director. "In the context of the other two victories I think it means people recognize the importance of libraries in the county."

"I'm so happy all the measures made it," said Ginny Schultz, chairwoman for Measure A, the tax for the Marin County Free Library. "The number of people that say 'oh yes we love our libraries' - the support in the community has been very encouraging."

As of late Tuesday, Measure A passed with 74 percent, and San Anselmo voters approved Measure B with 74 percent.

Final results for San Rafael's Measure C showed that tax earned 69 percent approval.


Related article:
Marin County's $49 Annual Library Parcel Tax Needs Two-Thirds Majority to Pass.  (6/6/2010)