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Measure R Bond City of Walnut Creek 2/3 Approval Required Fail: 16,133 / 61.53% Yes votes ...... 10,087 / 38.47% No votes
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Results as of Nov 23 10:05am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (39/39) |
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To replace the outdated, undersized, worn out downtown library with a new library accessible to all, with adequate space for books and materials, children's reading programs, a computer, homework and tutoring center for local students, and the space and equipment to offer computer and Internet programs for adults and seniors, shall the City of Walnut Creek issue $21 million of bonds to build a new downtown library, adjoining plaza and parking for the new library and Civic Park?
d) The Administrative Services Director of the City shall file an annual report with the City Council of the City, commencing not later than November 1, 2006, and annually thereafter, which report shall contain pertinent information regarding the amount of funds collected and expended, as well as the status of the library project listed in the Measure.
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Official Information Partisan Information
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Arguments For Measure R | Arguments Against Measure R | ||
Walnut Creek's downtown library is undersized, worn out and obsolete. The 44-year-old building has significant access, seismic, safety and energy problems. Despite this, it's one of the busiest in the county. With approval of Measure R, Walnut Creek will build a library for our information age where all residents will find the books, materials and electronic resources essential to lifelong learning.
Measure R raises funds to build a new library that will enhance Civic Park and:
The cost is reasonable with an annual average of $9.05 per $100,000 of assessed value. It will raise $21 million that will be combined with private donations, grants and money the City has saved to replace the existing downtown library. Join us in voting to build an information-age library and to give all of Walnut Creek residents the books, materials and computer resources the future demands. Learn more at http://www.AboutMeasureR.org. Vote YES for Measure R.
s/Cindy (Stein) Gershen
s/Patrick H. Lickiss
s/Barbara Yates El-Baroudi
s/Karrie Connors
We agree the downtown library needs to be replaced, but the proposed replacement is too big for Civic Park, and too expensive.
The total cost is estimated at $50-$55 million.
The proponents estimate annual operating costs at $1.75 million.
Join us in voting NO on this debt proposal and tell the City Council to come back with a project that better matches the needs and funds of our community. Please vote NO on Measure R For more information go to http://WWW.NOonR.info or call 925.295-2123
s/Jim Hazard
| We agree the present downtown library is inadequate. However, the proposed library:
Walnut Creek can do better. This bond measure is a "rush to judgment" before we have all the answers. A realistic plan for the downtown library: - Would provide a modern library Walnut Creek can afford to build and operate - Would be compatible with Civic Park and take advantage of the existing buildings - Would not require a five story parking garage - Would not require taking the Maxwell home by eminent domain - Would not rely on $18 million coming from a proposed state library bond
s/Thomas G. Dunne
The site plans are clear.
The City will not use eminent domain to bring private land into the library project.
s/Don Blubaugh
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Tax Rate Statement from Walnut Creek Administrative Service Director |
An election will be held in the City of Walnut Creek (the "City") on November 8, 2005, to submit to electors of the District the question of whether general obligation bonds of the City shall be issued and sold in the maximum principal amount of $21,000,000 to finance the improvement of real property for the City Library and related improvements purposes. It is expected that bonds would be issued in a single series. If such bonds are authorized and sold, the principal thereof and interest thereon will be payable from the proceeds of tax levies made upon the taxable property in the City. The following information regarding tax rates is given to comply with Sections 9400-9404 of the California Elections Code. Such information is based upon the best estimates and projections presently available from official sources, upon experience within the City and other demonstrable factors.
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