Link to November 3 Columbus Dispatch article, "Columbus, Southwest libraries to reverse some cuts after voters OK levies".
Excerpt: With more than 90 percent of Franklin County precincts reporting, more than 66 percent of voters were approving a 2.8-mill property tax yesterday that Columbus Library officials say will restore operating hours, help buy new materials and expand literacy, jobs and children's programs.
And after seven failed attempts, Southwest Public Libraries persuaded 58 percent of voters in the Southwestern City School District to support its first-ever public funding.
"Obviously we're very pleased by how the community has come together to support the issue," said Pat Losinski, director of Columbus' 21-branch system. "Clearly this is a community that does love its library system."
The victory is the fifth successful levy effort in the library's history.
Related articles:
CML local level on November 2 ballot. (10/11/2010)
CML levy campaign: Keep our library strong. (9/10/2010)
CML going to voters for renewal levy in November. (1/30/2010)
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