The next chapter of Grand County Library District:

The Grand County Library District has been serving our community for 30 years. We've thoughtfully expanded programs and services while responsibly stewarding taxpayer resources. As our community continues to grow, so do the ways people use their library. This initiative is an investment in a stronger community, one that ensures every resident has access to the spaces, technology, programs, and opportunities they need today and tomorrow.

A “YES” VOTE MEANS:	A “NO” VOTE MEANS:
The Library District’s total mill levy will remain at the current 3.36 mills.	The Library District’s total mill levy will be reduced by 28%, to 2.41 mills.
Will this change my tax rate? No. This keeps library taxes the same as the past ten years. How will the funds be used? Safe, comfortable, clean spaces to meet study, work, & read Keep current level of library operations, including technology, events & activities Keep current level of physical & digital resources, including Library of Things, and Access Grand recreational & cultural passes	How would a 28% reduction impact the Library? It would limit our ability to address: Future library service levels Facility maintenance schedules & improvements Long-term sustainability of library services and facilities Other operational expenditures

A “YES” VOTE MEANS:

A “NO” VOTE MEANS:

The Library District’s total mill levy will remain at the current 3.36 mills.

The Library District’s total mill levy will be reduced by 28%, to 2.41 mills.

Will this change my tax rate?

How will the funds be used?

Safe, comfortable, clean spaces to meet study, work, & read
Keep current level of library operations, including technology, events & activities
Keep current level of physical & digital resources, including Library of Things, and Access Grand recreational & cultural passes

How would a 28% reduction impact the Library?

It would limit our ability to address:

A “YES” VOTE MEANS:	A “NO” VOTE MEANS:
The Library District can retain and use all of the revenue generated by its existing voter-approved tax rate.	The Library District is limited to 5.25% property tax growth annually, regardless of actual growth.
Does this create a new tax? No. This ballot question does not create a new tax or change the Library District’s mill levy rate. How would funds be used? This would increase services according to growth and allow the Library to better prepare for long-term facility maintenance & improvements. Why is a waiver needed if voters approve the Library’s 0.95 mill levy? The mill levy determines the Library’s tax rate. The 5.25% revenue cap is a separate state requirement that may limit how much property tax revenue the Library District can retain each year. This ballot question asks voters whether the district may retain revenue above that cap if annual revenue growth exceeds 5.25%.	What if this doesn’t pass? This would slow the library's operational growth as demand for services increases and restrict our future facility improvements.

A “YES” VOTE MEANS:

A “NO” VOTE MEANS:

The Library District can retain and use all of the revenue generated by its existing voter-approved tax rate.

The Library District is limited to 5.25% property tax growth annually, regardless of actual growth.

Does this create a new tax?

No. This ballot question does not create a new tax or change the Library District’s mill levy rate.

How would funds be used?

This would increase services according to growth and allow the Library to better prepare for long-term facility maintenance & improvements.

Why is a waiver needed if voters approve the Library’s 0.95 mill levy?

The mill levy determines the Library’s tax rate. The 5.25% revenue cap is a separate state requirement that may limit how much property tax revenue the Library District can retain each year. This ballot question asks voters whether the district may retain revenue above that cap if annual revenue growth exceeds 5.25%.

What if this doesn’t pass?

This would slow the library's operational growth as demand for services increases and restrict our future facility improvements.